Please note that Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's programs are only available for current Loyola undergraduate students.
About the Social Work MSW Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Degree at Loyola
Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s programs allow full-time students to complete both an undergraduate and graduate degree in just five years. Learn more about the Social Work MSW Master's degree and eligible undergraduate Bachelor's degrees below.
Social Work MSW Graduate Program
This program is designed to develop professionals who have the confidence and skills to take on the challenge to improve individual and family welfare and empower people within our communities to promote social justice. You will thrive in our program if you have a true passion for social justice issues and a determination to advocate and take action to help transform lives and communities.
Eligible Undergraduate Programs
- Social Work BSW
Interested in learning more?
Visit our Social Work MSW webpage for information about Career Opportunities, Results & Skills, and more.
VIEW GRADUATE PROGRAM PAGECurriculum and Program Outcomes
Loyola’s extensive course catalog will always house the latest Social Work MSW Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's program course information, including degree requirements, course descriptions, prerequisite requirements, available concentrations, and more.
Additionally, this resource will provide learning outcomes, showcasing the commitment to specific skills and growth graduates can expect to achieve following completion of the program.
Costs, Scholarships, and Aid
The Social Work MSW Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's program provides a significant cost savings to students interested in accelerating their path to an advanced degree. Finishing both programs in five years, including both undergraduate and graduate courses during your senior year, equates to a lower overall cost than if both programs were completely separately.
Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's students can also take advantage of the Returning Rambler Scholarship for eligible programs, offering a 25 percent tuition discount for graduate studies.
For more information and to find out your total estimated cost for a Social Work MSW accelerated program, please connect with the Financial Aid Office.
Step By Step: Chart Your Accelerated Degree Path
Explore options in undergraduate years one and two. Connect with your academic and career advisors and chart a two-year schedule to establish the best path toward your degrees.
Apply in undergraduate year four. Students applying to an Accelerated Bachelors/Masters program will experience a slightly different application process. Please review the application requirements below for process information and required supporting materials. Loyola students do not need to submit official transcripts. Start your application here.
Begin graduate course work. In undergraduate year four, you will take both undergraduate and graduate courses and complete your bachelor's degree.
Complete your graduate course work in year five. Graduate with your master's degree.
Please note that transfer students may have a slightly different timeline. Transfer students who are juniors may apply at the end of their second semester.
Application Requirements
Application Deadlines
The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Social Work BSW/Social Work MSW are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.
Summer & Fall: February 1
Spring: September 15
Please note that applications are not reviewed until the deadline passes.
Application Requirements
Application requirements for the Social Work BSW/Social Work MSW include:
3.0 Minimum GPA
Course Requirements
Please view the Social Work BSW/Social Work MSW Academic Catalog page for important curriculum information, including recommended course sequencing.
Start Your Application
Applying online to the accelerated Social Work MSW program is a swift, uncomplicated, and cost-free process. After submission, you can proceed to send and upload any additional requirements.
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