B. DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAM
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
A J.D./M.S.W. student may earn law school credit pursuant to the dual degree requirements approved by the faculties of the College of Law and the Eberly College of Arts and Science's School of Social Work. J.D./M.S.W. students receive six credits toward the J.D. degree if the M.S.W. degree is awarded concurrently with the J.D. degree. As a result, a student will need at least 85 J.D. credit hours are required. With the exception of the reduced number of J.D. credit hours, students must meet all other requirements for a Doctor of Jurisprudence in effect at the time the student starts at the college of Law. Grades earned outside of the College of Law do not affect the cumulative law school GPA. The College of Law's perspective requirement is met by completing the dual-degree.
Students with a baccalaureate degree in Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education may apply for Advanced Standing toward the joint Master of Social Work degree; students; all other students would apply for the joint Master of Social Work degree with Regular Standing