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Our program offers an innovative program for clinical social workers allowing you to advance in your clinical career, deepen your understanding of research skills, and prepare for a position in social work education.

Program quick facts

Program length: Four to five years (64 semester hours)
Average class size: 12 students
Tuition: View current rates

Program structure

The program is delivered using an executive-style format, with courses meeting on Saturdays.
The cohort model facilitates meaningful relationships with peers and faculty.
There are 48 semester hours in the core curriculum, 12 semester hours in preceptorships, and 4 semester hours in dissertation work.

For more details, consult the DSW Student Handbook.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Courses offered year-round, many in eight-week modules, in full- or part-time formats
Small classes with expert faculty who have valuable experience as professional practitioners
Personalized advising to guide you throughout your academic experience and to help you on your career path
An affordable private education with financial aid, deferred billing and payment plans available
Convenient evening, weekend and online class options

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Fee Information

How to Apply

Apply online here.
Official transcripts from schools attended in the United States must be sent directly to the Office of Admission as part of the admission process. Undergraduate applicants must request official transcripts from all secondary and/or post-secondary schools. Graduate applicants must request official transcripts from all post-secondary schools.
Certified copies of all official transcripts from international schools attended must be sent directly to the Office of Admission as part of the admission process.
Official certified evaluations of all non-English academic transcripts from international schools attended must be evaluated by one of the following companies: Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE); World Education Service (WES); Center for Educational Documentation (CED). Evaluations must be sent directly to the Office of Admission.
English competency test OR standardized test
1. Official English competency test results (for non-English speaking countries and all graduate applicants) Official scores must be sent directly to the Office of Admission. Below are the minimum scores required for admission from one of the following:
  - TOEFL paper-based: 550 or higher
  - TOEFL computer-based: 213 or higher
  - TOEFL Internet-based: 79 or higher
  - IELTS: 6.5 or higher
2. Official standardized test results (for English-speaking countries only) Official scores must be sent directly to the Office of Admission. Below are the minimum scores required for admission from one of the following:
  - American College Test (ACT) – minimum composite score of 19 (online college code = 0950)
  - Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) – minimum score (Math and Critical Reading) of at least 910, for tests taken prior to March 1, 2016 (online college code = 1027)
  - Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) – minimum score (Math and Critical Reading) of at least 980, for tests taken after March 1, 2016 (online college code = 1027)
References must be academic or professional based (All items are required).
- 1 Letter of Recommendation
- 1 Personal Statement
- 2 References providing contact information (email preferred)
Statement of Financial Resources International students applying for an I-20 Student Visa must submit the Statement of Financial Resources form as required by Aurora University and the guidelines from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program. This form must be signed and notarized and be accompanied by an original letter from a bank official certifying the availability of funds for study at Aurora University.
Copy of current passport.
Copy of I-94 may be obtained online here.
Copy of Visa only if applicants are currently in the U.S. or holding a valid U.S. Visa.
Additional Documentation for graduate applicants may be required. Please contact the Center for Graduate Studies at 630-947-8955 for more information.

Doctor of Social Work DSW

Doctor of Social Work DSW

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

English Requirements

Fee Information

How to Apply

Doctor of Social Work DSW

Aurora University