Accreditation

CSU/ MSW Program Accreditation Status: 

The Master of Social Work program at Chicago State University has been fully accredited by the since 2001. Our current accreditation is valid through 2031. The MSW program works to maintain its essential standing among institutions of higher education, given the commitment of our program and the social work profession to competency-based education. The knowledge, skills and values that students acquire during their graduate education prepares them to enter the workforce to serve children, families and communities from a family-centered, trauma-informed, strengths-based perspective. According to CSWE, “CSWE-accredited social work programs ensure the program mission is aligned with social work competencies to prepare students for professional practice, and are committed to ongoing program assessment and renewal based on data-informed decision-making. Beyond review for reaffirmation of accreditation every eight years, CSWE-accredited programs engage in continuous quality improvement, ensuring that students are prepared to practice safely, competently, and ethically with all clients, constituents, and the public.” 

According to the Council on Social Work Education: 

Students   

Attending a CSWE-accredited social work program provides assurance that the program in which a student enrolls is committed to quality and educating students on social work competencies necessary to enter practice. Attending a CSWE-accredited program may help graduates qualify for employment or licensure that requires completion of a CSWE-accredited degree.   
 
Programs that achieve and maintain CSWE accreditation have completed a multistep accreditation process that involves program self-studies, site visits, and review by the CSWE Board of Accreditation to ensure compliance with educational policies and accreditation standards. CSWE accreditation standards apply to all social work programs, online or on-campus formats.    

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