Dual Degrees
Boston College School of Social Work offers three dual degree graduate programs in collaboration with other schools at Boston College for students who want to broaden their expertise and pursue an integrated course of study. These options allow students to earn both a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a complementary professional degree: a Juris Doctor (JD) through the Law School, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) through the Carroll School of Management, or a Master of Arts (MA) in Theology and Ministry through the Clough School of Theology and Ministry. Each program is designed to prepare graduates for leadership roles at the intersections of social work and law, business, or ministry, equipping them with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills that expand their career opportunities.
In addition, Boston College undergraduates have the opportunity to apply for a combined BA/MSW program, which enables them to earn both degrees in a streamlined timeframe. This option allows students to begin graduate-level coursework during their undergraduate studies, saving time and tuition costs while advancing more quickly toward professional practice.
MSW/JD Dual Degree
The MSW/JD Dual degree Program is designed for students who are interested in serving the combined legal and social needs of individuals, families, groups, and communities. The program reflects the University鈥檚 mission to educate individuals who are committed to working with the poor, the powerless, and the disadvantaged. It is intended for persons who wish to combine social work knowledge and intervention skills with legal knowledge and practice skills to better serve their clients or constituencies. Students admitted to the program may expect to receive both the Master of Social Work (MSW) and the Juris Doctor (JD) degrees in four years rather than the normal five years. Graduating students will be eligible to take the bar and social work licensing exams.
Students must be accepted independently by both schools and registered as a full-time students throughout the program. For more information, contact:
Boston College School of Social Work
swadmit@bc.edu
617鈥�552鈥�4024
Boston College Law School
bclawadm@bc.edu
617鈥�552鈥�4351
A student's agreement to join the MSW/JD dual degree program is accompanied by agreeing to follow the published curriculum plan below.
MSW/MBA Dual Degree
The MSW/MBA Dual Degree Program was developed by both the School of Social Work (91滴滴SSW) and the Carroll Graduate School of Management (CGSOM). The purpose is to provide professionals with a unique knowledge base combining the skills and credentials of management and social work. Students interested in the dual degree program must be admitted independently to the respective schools.
For more information, contact:
Boston College School of Social Work
swadmit@bc.edu
617鈥�552鈥�4024
Carroll School of Management
bcmba@bc.edu
617鈥�552鈥�3920
A student's agreement to join the MSW/MBA dual degree program is accompanied by agreeing to follow the published curriculum plan below.
MSW/MA Dual Degree
The dual degree鈥擬aster of Social Work and Master in Theology and Ministry鈥攊s designed for students who are interested in serving both the pastoral and social needs of individuals, families, groups and communities. The program reflects the University鈥檚 mission to educate individuals who are committed to the pursuit of social justice. A specific goal is to develop the skills and credentials necessary to plan, administer, and/or provide social services within a local church or church-related agency. Students admitted to the program may expect to receive both the Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry (MA) and the Master of Social Work (MSW) degrees in approximately three years of full-time study (more if approved for part-time study by the SSW).聽
To enroll, you must be accepted independently by both schools.聽For more information, contact:
Boston College School of Social Work
swadmit@bc.edu
617鈥�552鈥�4024
School of Theology and Ministry
stmadm@bc.edu
617鈥�552鈥�6506
A student's agreement to join the MSW/MA dual degree program is accompanied by agreeing to follow the published curriculum plan below.
BA/MSW Dual Degree
Through Boston College鈥檚 Bachelor of Arts and Master of Social Work Dual Degree Program, qualified Boston College undergraduates can complete both a BA鈥攊n Sociology, Psychology, Neuroscience, Applied Psychology and Human Development, or Transformative and Educational Studies鈥攁nd an MSW in only five years. Students begin direct service work and social work foundation courses during their junior and senior years, earning a BA at the end of four years.聽 Once students have graduated with a BA, they are re-evaluated for full acceptance into the MSW Program.聽 After completing one more full-time year, students will graduate with an MSW.
To apply, you must submit a fee-free electronic application in your sophomore year along with your Boston College transcript, two recommendations, and a two-to-three-page personal statement. For more information, contact the program liaison for your department.
Sociology: Lacee Satcher,听satcher@bc.edu, 617鈥�552鈥�4130
Psychology and Neuroscience:聽Andrea Heberlein, psych-dus@bc.edu
Lynch School of Education: Maureen Raymond, maureen.raymond@bc.edu, 617鈥�552鈥�1858
School of Social Work Admissions: swadmit@bc.edu, 617鈥�552鈥�4024
View the Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences Curriculum Plan
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The 91滴滴SSW Admissions team is available to support students throughout the application process. Join us for a virtual information session or connect with a member of the Admissions team for a one-on-one chat.聽