Admissions

The admissions process at ICSW is built around the belief that each applicant is unique. We carefully examine all applications and invite suitable applicants to submit supporting materials and meet with faculty members to discuss their interests and qualifications. When reviewing applicants, we consider academic record, writing ability, clinical experience, research interests, and capacity to learn a psychodynamic perspective. While many of our students are licensed clinical social workers, this is not a requirement for admission.

Director of Doctoral Studies Dennis Shelby is available to answer any questions that you have about the application process. You can reach Dr. Shelby at (312) 726-8480, ext. 25, or rdshelby@icsw.edu.

The Student Right-to-Know Act requires that graduation/completion rates for first-time, full-time students who entered school and graduated/completed within 150% of the normal time to complete the program must be made available to current and prospective students. You may obtain this information from Associate Director of Doctoral Studies Denise Duval at (312) 726-8480, ext. 24, or dduval@icsw.edu.