Masters
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About the Online Bilingual MSW at Loyola
Latinxs, immigrants, and refugees in the U.S. can experience a wide range of mental health issues, including increased rates of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, accessing mental health services often proves difficult, if not impossible. From language barriers to a lack of insurance and from cultural mistrust to a fear of being deported, these individuals can face a broad range of challenges to getting the support they need.
Breaking down these barriers requires culturally competent clinical social workers who are specifically prepared to work with Latinx, immigrant, and refugee communities. You can become that social worker through Loyola University Chicago's Master of Social Work Online Bilingual, the first program of its kind in the inland United States.
Program Structure
Loyola's Master of Social Work Online Bilingual degree can be pursued on a part-time basis. Classes are fully online with weekly synchronous meetings. Offered in eight continuous semesters, the master of social work program typically takes 3 years to complete.
If you earned your Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at an accredited institution within the past five years, you may qualify for Loyola's Advanced Standing MSW program, which can be completed in four continuous semesters.
Why Choose Loyola for the Online Bilingual Spanish/English Master of Social Work?
The nation's first program of its kind, Loyola's online bilingual (Spanish/English) MSW is aimed at preparing social workers who can help address the integrated mental health needs of Latinxs, immigrants, and refugees in the U.S.
- Field-practiced, field-ready
- Committed to social justice
- Faculty with varied research interests
- History of excellence
- 100% online bilingual master's of social work
- Preparation for jobs in social work
Gain the experience to fill this critical need through a practical curriculum and 1,000 fieldwork hours in two required internships. Find the setting that is ideal for you by leveraging Loyola's local, national, and international resources and partnerships.
Loyola University Chicago's Jesuit tradition, with a commitment to social justice, serves as the foundation of your master's of social work. Your Loyola MSW will prepare you to help underserved Spanish-speaking populations have greater access to integrated health care.
Learn from experienced faculty with a range of clinical and policy-based research interests, including school social work, mental health, health care, children and families, leadership and development, migration and immigration, and gerontology.
You will get the scholarship and direct practice skills you need to excel in jobs in social work through Loyola University Chicago's School of Social Work, which has been preparing career-focused social workers since 1914.
Get the flexibility you need for jobs in social work serving the Latinx community and others through a social work master's program that is delivered 100% online in English and Spanish via a synchronous and asynchronous format.
By earning your Loyola MSW Online Bilingual, you will be ready to work in a range of settings, including in public and private mental health, philanthropic organizations, government entities, schools, and hospitals and other health care environments.
Meet the Faculty
Loyola is proud to have talented and nationally-recognized scholar-teachers as part of our diverse community of exceptional faculty, students and staff. Loyola faculty are known for their commitment to teaching, the dissemination of knowledge through innovative and interdisciplinary scholarly research, and a commitment to social justice and cura personalis, or care for the whole person. Visit the School of Social Work faculty and staff directory to learn more about the teachers and mentors involved with the Social Work MSW Online Bilingual program.
Faculty and StaffSocial Work: Career Connections
Prepare for rewarding jobs in social work in public and private mental health settings; philanthropic organizations; government entities; schools; organizations serving Latinx, immigrant, and refugee populations; and hospitals and other health care environments.
Specific job options include:
- Immigration social worker
- Spanish/English bilingual social worker
- Bilingual clinical social worker
- Case manager
- Policy maker
- Program director
- Faculty member
- Researcher
Because Loyola is a member of the Jesuit network of 27 colleges and universities nationwide, our graduates can access career advising services, resume and interviewing assistance, career fairs and events, and employment listings in our Career Services center, as well as at career centers at other U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities.
Job Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook is a good place to start exploring the job outlook and pay potential for specific careers and fields that interest you.
Curriculum and Program Outcomes
While courses for the Social Work MSW Online Bilingual program may vary from semester to semester, Loyola’s extensive Academic Catalog will always house the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies, degree requirements, and specialization or concentration options.
Additionally, this resource will provide Social Work MSW Online Bilingual learning outcomes, showcasing the commitment to specific skills and growth graduates can expect to achieve following completion of the program.
Online Bilingual MSW Results and Skills
The Loyola online bilingual MSW will empower you for jobs in social work by helping you develop specific skill sets in areas such as:
- Assessment
- Intervention
- Advocacy
- Research
- Ethics
- Advanced fluency in Spanish
- Policy analysis
- Cultural competence
- Leadership
Costs, Scholarships, and Aid
Loyola University Chicago is committed to making your graduate and professional studies a reality. Our Cost & Financial Aid page can help better inform you about the costs and potential funding opportunities through scholarships, loans, and aid for graduate and professional education.
If you are a current Loyola undergraduate or recent alum, you may be eligible for a Returning Rambler discount. Learn more and see if you qualify on our Returning Rambler Scholarship page.
Tuition and Costs
| Program | Credit Hours | Cost Per Credit Hour | Estimated Tuition and Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work MSW Online Bilingual | 49 | $728.00 | $35672.00 |
| Social Work MSW Online Bilingual with Advanced Standing | 23 | $728.00 | $16744.00 |
For more detailed information about tuition and fees, and a breakdown of how these costs are calculated on a yearly basis, please visit Tuition and Fees from the Office of the Bursar.
School of Social Work Scholarships
The School of Social Work offers several scholarship opportunities specifically for MSW students:
Performance-Based Scholarships Focused on Student Need
Incoming MSW students who demonstrate financial need, community engagement, a commitment to academic success, and promise in the social work profession are eligible to apply.
Most graduate programs across the nation only offer merit-based scholarships; we are one of few that offer an award based on student financial need — all students, including international, DACA, and undocumented students qualify for this scholarship application.
Lester Czernik Scholarship
The Lester Czernik Scholarship is awarded at the start of each academic year to one to two incoming MSW students who demonstrate financial need and promise in the social work profession.
View a complete list of School of Social Work scholarships, including external scholarship opportunities.
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Application Process
This program has multiple versions you can apply to. Find specific information about the application process for each program below.
Application Deadlines
The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Social Work MSW Online Bilingual are listed below. We encourage you to apply early as decisions may take longer during busy periods.
Fall: July 1
Application Requirements
Application requirements for the Social Work MSW Online Bilingual include:
- 2 References
- Personal Statement
- Resume/CV
Application Deadlines
The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Social Work MSW Online Bilingual with Advanced Standing are listed below. We encourage you to apply early as decisions may take longer during busy periods.
Spring: November 1
Application Requirements
Application requirements for the Social Work MSW Online Bilingual with Advanced Standing include:
- 2 References
- Personal Statement
- Resume/CV
International Student Requirements
Additional information regarding the application process for international students can be found on the International Student Requirements page.
Additional Details
For general information and a step-by-step guide to applying for graduate and professional study, please visit our Admission Process page.
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