Dual-Degree JD/MSW Program of Study
The curriculum for the professional courses in the program are subject to modification as deemed necessary to maintain a high-quality educational experience and keep current with best practices in the profession.
Scheduling Options: Beginning with the MSW
MSW Generalist Curriculum (30 credits). Note: 3 of these credits also count toward the law degree.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| SW 500 | Generalist Field Education Practicum I (w/ seminar (16 hours per week in field placement) | 3 |
| SW 501 | Social Work Practice I: Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families | 3 |
| SW 504 | Social Welfare and Social Policy | 3 |
| SW 505 | Social Work Research | 3 |
| SW 511 | Human Behavior in the Social Environment I: Theories for Practice for Individuals and Families | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| SW 502 | Generalist Field Education Practicum II (w/ seminar (16 hours per week in field placement) | 3 |
| SW 503 | Social Work Practice Ii: Social Work Practice with Groups, Organizations and Communities | 3 |
| SW 507 | Issues of Diversity and Oppression | 3 |
| SW 508 | Psychopathology | 3 |
| SW 512 | Human Behavior in the Social Environment II: Theories for Groups, Organizations and Communities | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| JD Required First-Year Curriculum | 15 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| JD Required First-Year Curriculum (cont.) | 15 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| Students have the option of earning law credits during the first summer. | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| MSW Specialized Curriculum (6 credits count toward the law degree) | ||
| SW 600 | Specialized Practice Field Education Practicum in Health/Behavioral Health I | 4 |
| SW 601 | Social Work Practice III: Specialized Clinical Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SW 604 | Evaluation Research Work Programs and Practice | 2 |
| Law School Elective | 3 | |
| Clinical Elective course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| SW 602 | Specialized Practice Field Education Practicum in Health/Behavioral Health II | 4 |
| SW 603 | Social Work Practice IV: Specialized Organizational Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SW 605 | Integrative Seminar/Capstone Project | 2 |
| Law School Elective | 3 | |
| MSW Elective course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| Students may earn law credits, if needed. | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| JD Upper-Level Curriculum, including all other graduation requirements | 15 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| JD Upper-Level Curriculum (cont.) | 15 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| Students may earn law credits, if needed. | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Scheduling Option: Beginning with the JD
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| Required JD First-Year Courses | 30 | |
| Summer | ||
| Students may earn course credit | ||
First Year: JD Required First-year Curriculum (30 credits).
Summer: Students may earn law credits during the first summer.
Second Year: MSW Generalist Curriculum (30 credits). Note: 3 of these credits will count toward the law degree.
Summer: Students may earn law credits during the second summer.
Third Year: JD Upper-level Curriculum, including all other graduation requirements (30 credits). Note: 6 of these credits will count toward the MSW.
Summer: Students may earn law credits during the third summer, if needed.
Fourth Year: MSW Specialized Curriculum (30 credits). Note: 6 of these credits will count toward the law.
Note: While it is possible to enroll for two years in one program and then two years in the other, an alternating schedule is recommended.