MSW/MPH Dual Degree

This program begins every Fall term. Applicants for the MSW/MPH dual degree should complete separate applications for admission to each of the programs, indicating on both their intent to pursue the dual degree.

MSW Application

1. A Completed Application Form
   You may submit your application form online. Students who have already applied to a graduate or professional program at Loyola University Chicago should fill out the reapplication form.
2. Official Transcripts
    To be eligible for admission, your transcripts must show you earned a bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree is in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable; faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. Other transcripts may be sent at the applicant's discretion. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request these transcripts; we have them on record. Official Electronic Transcripts may be delivered directly to Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management at gradapp@luc.edu
3. Two Professional References
   The complete contact information of two references is required to apply to the Social Work Master's program. This information can be included in your online application.
   Your references can be academic, professional, or volunteer contacts. If you graduated less than 5 years ago, at least one of the references must be from an academic source.
4. A Statement of Purpose
   The personal statement component of your application to the MSW/MPH Program at Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work will be used to assess your writing, critical thinking, and capacity for self-awareness in terms of readiness for graduate-level work and supervised practice in the field.
   
   The personal statement must be a comprehensive essay that addresses all the questions posed in the three topics below. You should submit one well-developed 1500-word, double-spaced personal statement.
   
   Topic 1: Describe your understanding of both the social work and public health professions. How do you think the values and practice methods of each overlap or complement the other?
   Topic 2: Discuss your career interests and goals. In what population or area of social work/public health are you interested? How will a dual education in social work and public health prepare you for work in your area of interest? What do you hope to accomplish with an MSW/MPH?
   Topic 3: Discuss your timing to pursue a graduate program now. What personal and/or professional factors have led you to want to pursue an MSW/MPH now? How do you intend to complete the program? How do you plan to balance the academic and field responsibilities of the program with outside responsibilities and obligations? How will you finance your studies?
   
   If you are a transfer student currently or previously enrolled in an MSW program elsewhere, in addition to addressing the questions above in your personal statement, please address you interest in transferring to Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work from your current or past institution.
5. CV/Resume