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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 three. Students applying to an Accelerated Bachelors/Masters program will experience a slightly different application process. Please review the Social Work MSW program page 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.