Masters in Social Work/ Master of Legal Studies Dual Degree
Curriculum Plan
The combined strengths of the MSW and the MLS degrees can best prepare graduates to be effective practitioners in social policy and/or affect change at all levels of community and government. This dual degree will prepare students whose interests and areas of current and potential employment would be enriched by the study of law, the legal system, and legal reasoning.
MSW Curriculum - Two Year
Hrs.
SOWK 4000 Professional Development Seminar
1
SOWK 4132 Power, Privilege and Oppression
3
SOWK 4020 Integrated SW Practice for Social Justice
4
SOWK 4001 Clinical SW Skills
3
SOWK 4006 Human Behavior and the Social Environment
3
SOWK 4003 Clinical SW Theory and Practice
3
SOWK 4007 Community/Macro SW Theory and Practice
4
SOWK 4120 Social Policy Analysis, Advocacy & Policy
3
SOWK 4201 Evidence for Practice
3
SOWK 4950 Foundation Field
9
Total Foundation Curriculum
36
Theory for Practice Courses
3
Methods/Skills Courses (multiple class options)
9
Policy and Program Advocacy course
3
SOWK 4900 Methods for Evaluating Practice/Programs
3
Values for Practice course – waived
SOWK 4970 Concentration Field
12
Total Concentration Curriculum
30
Total Hours for the MSW
66
MSW Curriculum - Advanced Standing
Hrs.
SOWK 4299 Advanced Standing Seminar
3
SOWK 4132 Power Privilege and Oppression
3
SOWK 4201 Evidence for Practice
3
Theory for Practice Course
3
Methods/Skills Courses (multiple class options)
9
Policy and Program Advocacy requirement
3
SOWK 4900 Methods for Evaluating Practice/Programs
3
Values for Practice course – waived
SOWK 4970 Concentration Field
12
Total Hours for the MSW
39
Learn more about specific course requirements, pre-requisites and exceptions for the MLS degree at the Sturm College of Law.
