Degree: Master of Social Work (MSW)
Social Work (MSW) Program Information

Degree: Juris Doctor (JD)
Juris Doctor (JD) Program Information

Program Overview

The dual-degree program established by the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences and the university’s School of Law makes it possible for selected full-time students to pursue an integrated program of studies to receive the Master of Social Work (MSW) and Juris Doctor (JD) degrees within four years rather than the normal five years. Applicants for the dual-degree program must apply to and meet the admission requirements of both professional schools and are encouraged to apply for admission to both programs simultaneously.  Dual-degree students must receive the MSW and JD degrees simultaneously to be granted credit for specific courses taken in the other program.

Admission 

Students must apply separately to the Mandel School and School of Law admission into each program. Admission to one program is not a guarantee that the student will gain admission to the other, and application to both programs should be made simultaneously. A joint committee of the two programs will meet and review the joint degree applications. 

Program Requirements

A dual degree program established by the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences and the School of Law makes it possible for selected full-time students to pursue an integrated program of studies and receive the MSW and JD degrees within four years rather than the normal five years that would be required to earn the two degrees separately. Law students enrolled in the dual JD/MSW program may earn up to 12 credit hours toward the JD in graduate level MSW courses.  Applicants for the dual degree program must apply to and meet the admission requirements of both professional schools and are encouraged to apply for admission to both programs simultaneously. 

Dual degree students must receive the MSW and JD degrees simultaneously to be granted credit for specific courses taken in the other program.