Master of Social Work at Governors State University

Social Workers make a critical difference in the lives of individuals and communities. With a foundational emphasis on a philosophy of social justice, Governors State’s Master of Social Work (MSW) prepares advanced practitioners in Social Work to lead, implement, and support social action agendas. The work they do today will last well beyond the lifetimes of those they help, because every life, and every community, is interlocked with the lives and communities that surround them.

You’ll gain the skills and knowledge you need to empower ethnically, racially, and culturally diverse at-risk populations. And you’ll know how to build the community resources that lead to that empowerment. You’ll learn how to provide the best possible resources for individuals–but you’ll see the broader picture, too. Your understanding of social justice issues will allow you to recognize the role that social and economic structures play in repressing human agency.