Original sentence: ICSW was established in 1981 and comprises more than 40 faculty members, 110 students, and 150 graduates.The Institute for Clinical Social Work (ICSW) is an independent educational institution in Chicago, Illinois, that provides practicing clinical social workers and other psychotherapists the opportunity to earn a Ph
Edited sentence: And they understood why: these programs resided within universities, where they were pulled in multiple directions by the needs of the larger institution, its competing departments, and its dependence on grant-winning research.ICSW is the nation’s first and only accredited, independent institution to offer a doctoral program in clinical social work, we make distinct contributions to this vibrant and rewarding field.ICSW remains independent and fully accredited by the Higher Learning Association.ICSW's educational approach unites theoretical training, real-world experience, and ongoing mentorship to prepare students to practice at an advanced level.ICSW’s psychodynamic perspective and strong clinical emphasis distinguishes it among master’s and doctoral programs.In 1983, twelve faculty members welcomed six students to the Institute’s first class.It is recognized across the nation for its outstanding faculty of scholar-practitioners, dedication to students, and contributions to the field of psychodynamic analysis.The Institute for Clinical Social Work (ICSW) is an independent educational institution in Chicago, Illinois accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to award an MA in clinical counseling and psychotherapy and a PhD in clinical social work.The Institute for Clinical Social Work is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.The Institute for Clinical Social Work was started by a small group of visionary social workers from leading Chicago-area institutions.The Institute is located in downtown Chicago, in a leased space in the Robert Morris University building.The founders saw a real need for advanced clinical training and believed it could best be done by an independent institution.They began discussions in 1979 and incorporated ICSW two years later in 1981.They were aware that most doctoral programs in social work focused on policy, administration, and research, with little preparation for clinical work.Today ICSW boasts 130 students, 60 faculty, and over 200 alumni.that provides practicing clinical social workers and other psychotherapists the opportunity to earn a Ph