Looking for a Master’s in Clinical Counseling or a Ph.D. in Clinical Social Work?
Founded in 1981 by a group of visionary social workers, the Institute for Clinical Social Work provides students with a psychodynamic graduate education that values social justice, diversity, and compassionate practice.
Graduates of the Institute for Clinical Social Work, who have received a graduated degree in social work, share why they chose Chicago’s ICSW for their Master’s or Ph.D. in Social Work. Alumni answer questions like, “What is psychodynamic psychotherapy?” and “What is the transition from a past career to working as a clinical social worker”, and explore how ICSW helped them go through their social work courses with confidence and pride.
Why Get a Master’s or Ph.D. in Clinical Counseling or Clinical Social Work?
Makes you a competitive job candidate for social work or clinical counseling
Take social work courses on adult development, couples therapy, and child welfare
Write a thesis that is specialized in a particular area you're interested in
Gain invaluable clinical social work experience in the field
Work on a Masters's degree or Ph.D. either in person or online, at your own pace
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WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO YOU
Resources for future and present graduate social work students at ICSW.
Receive a Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling and Psychotherapy Online
Our distance Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work online offers an accredited master’s degree in clinical counseling 100% online.
Should I Become a Clinical Social Worker?
Sign up for the Pathways Program, a graduate education course online that can be applied to your degree, credits included.
Can you Get a Degree in Social Work Online or In Person?
With the option of distance graduate school learning or in person, you can complete doctorate coursework in social work in three years.
Chicago CEU Programs for Licensed Clinical Social Workers
Continuing Education Courses for Social Work
If you require CEUs, ICSW’s professional enrichment program is available to all practicing clinicians, regardless of experience level.
Integrative Psychoanalytic Couple Therapy Course
For clinical social workers of all levels, this specialized couple therapy focuses on the key components of psychoanalytic couple therapy.