College of Professional Studies
School of Social Work

Accreditation and Certification:

Both undergraduate (BSW) and graduate (MSW) programs in social work are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).  Only CSWE accredited programs and schools are recognized by the state of Illinois and all other states as the required academic preparation to attain professional social work licensure and to call oneself a "social worker."

Our BSW program, accredited by CSWE, is recognized by accredited graduate schools of social work as eligible preparation for "advanced standing" consideration for the MSW degree.

For students who are interested in preparing to be school social workers, the MSW program has a school social work track that is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education for Type #73 Certification.  Social workers who have already attained their MSW degree from any CSWE accredited program, and wish to attain Type #73 school social work certification may apply for our Post-Master's Type #73 certification program, which involves several courses and a school internship requirement.  For more information, call Randy Fisher at 630-844-5793.