Human Services and Social Work

The Master of Social Work (MSW) program will prepare you for advanced social work, with attention to professional ethics, respect for human rights and recognition of the inherent dignity of all people. The curriculum is grounded equally in theory and practical application. Choose from one of two concentrations:

- The Community Practice concentration prepares you to lead human service organizations.

- The Forensic Social Work concentration prepares you for practice and advocacy in settings where human services and the legal system intersect.

Learn more about admissions requirements, field experience, and coursework on the degree overview page. 

A Social Work/Women’s and Gender Studies MSW/MA dual degree will give you a foundation for developing a career in social work that emphasizes social responsibility, advocacy, and activism. This unique program focuses on gender, community, and social justice. Your classes will challenge you to see human behavior and your environment through the lens of a women’s and gender studies scholar. Explore about this combined graduate degree here.

Find solutions to a wide array of social issues, from educational failure and chronic illness to substance abuse and violence. DePaul’s Community Psychology MA/PhD program will equip you with the skills and research methodologies necessary for a career as a researcher, educator, interventional specialist, consultant and program evaluator. The program emphasizes human diversity, specializing in research and intervention work with underserved communities.

The Community Psychology MA/PhD is a combined degree program. The MA is non-terminal and the program admits only students intending to earn the PhD. Classes are offered during the day on DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus and the program can be completed in five years.

Get a closer look at what it’s like to be in the program. See our Program Highlights, Frequently Asked Questions, Program Faculty and Grad Student Bios.