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Master of Social Work

Northeastern Illinois University

USA,Illinois

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 18,217/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 30

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Illinois

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1867

Total Students: 7,119 +

Int. Students: 86 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

5500 N St Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Social Work

Program Overview

Northeastern Illinois University’s master’s in Social Work (MSW) degree prepares advanced social work practitioners to serve vulnerable populations and contribute to the functioning and well-being of underserved communities. A master’s degree in social work is a vital step toward licensure and allows social workers to hold clinical, supervisory, or program director roles in the field.

Classes are offered during the late afternoon and evening hours to accommodate working professionals. The program may be completed full or part-time, requiring two or four years of study to complete, respectively.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

14 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
may 2024		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
may 2025		Not Available
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 30

Tuition Fee

CAD 18,217 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Northeastern Illinois University

CAD 15,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 120.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Social Work Careers

A master’s degree in Social Work leads to careers in areas such as:

Mental health and substance abuse
Medical and public health
Child, family, and school social work
Social work with rural and aging populations

Scholarships

Undergraduate: Merit scholarships need GPA of 3.5 or better and an ACT or SAT exam score
Masters: Merit scholarships and Graduate Assistantships need GPA of 3.75 or better

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.