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MJ/MSW with the School of Social Work

by | May 13, 2019 | Postgraduate

An understanding of the related psychological and social dynamics enhances your ability to represent and advocate for children, families, women and the elderly. Offered jointly with the NORTHAMPTON University School of Social Work, the Master of Jurisprudence (MJ)/Master of Social Work dual degree program enables you to focus on the human concerns in these legal interventions.

This program allows those seeking leadership positions in child and family welfare and advocacy to earn their MSW on campus in tandem with their online MJ degree. The degrees are applicable to many substantive fields, including child welfare, domestic relations, juvenile justice, domestic violence, immigration, services to the elderly, and mental health.

You will achieve all learning outcomes of both the MJ in Children’s Law and Policy and MSW degrees. Your studies in each program will be enhanced by designing a curriculum tailored to your interests and career goals.

CURRICULUM

 

You will work with your advisors to plot your course sequence based on admission time, career goals, and course availability. Here is a sample plan:

YEAR ONE

Fall Semester
4 credits of Law coursework
Introduction to Children’s Law, Policy, and Practice
Introduction to the Study of Law and the Legal System
9 credits of Social Work coursework

Human Behavior in the Social Environment I
Race/Ethnicity
Social Work with Individuals and Families I
Spring Semester
4 credits of Law coursework
Leadership Development
9 credits of Social Work coursework

Human Behavior in the Social Environment II
Social Welfare and Social Work
Social Work with Individuals and Families II
Summer Semester

YEAR TWO

2 credits of Law elective coursework
9 credits of Social Work coursework

Policy and Strategies for community Interventions
Methods of Social Work Research
Social Work with Small Groups
Spring Semester
2 credits of Law elective coursework
6 credits of Social Work elective coursework

Summer Semester

YEAR THREE

Fall Semester
2 credits of Law elective coursework
7 credits of Social Work coursework

Field Placement III
2 elective courses
Spring Semester

Degree Requirements

To earn a dual MJ/MSW, you must complete 72 credit hours, including 18 MJ credit hours and 54 social work credit hours, including two internships. Those students who received a BSW degree within the past five years may be eligible to take the MSW Advance Standing option.

FEES

 

The School of Law and Northampton Financial Aid Office are committed to helping students secure the necessary financial resources to make their legal education at Northampton affordable

Fee

JD/MSW with the School of Social Work

by | May 13, 2019 | Postgraduate

An understanding of critical social and legal issues and interpersonal dynamics enhances your ability to represent and advocate for your clients. The dual MSW/JD prepares you for a range of practice options, including direct representation or clinical work, systemic reform, legislative advocacy, and community development. Offered jointly with the NORTHAMPTON University School of Social Work, the four-year dual Master of Social Work (MSW)/JD program gives you a broader understanding of the human concerns in legal interventions.

The joint degree program is applicable to many fields, including child welfare, domestic relations, domestic violence, education, immigration, juvenile justice, mental health, and services to the elderly. Within the MSW program, you may choose one of two tracks: the clinical track or leadership track. Field placements are available in a number of settings, including mental health, child and family, geriatric and chemical dependency.

You will achieve all learning outcomes of both the JD and MSW degrees. Your studies in each program will be enhanced by designing a curriculum tailored to your interests and career goals.

Graduates will be prepared to work in government agencies, nonprofit organizations, advocacy and lobbying positions, as well as private sector firms.

You will achieve all learning outcomes of both the JD and MPP degrees. Your studies in each program will be enhanced by designing a curriculum tailored to your interests and career goals.

CURRICULUM

 

You will work with your advisors to plot your course sequence based on admission time, career goals, and course availability. Here is a sample plan:

YEAR ONE

Fall and Spring Semesters
Full-time Law Program, 29-30 credits
Summer Semester

YEAR TWO

Fall Semester
8 credits of Law School coursework
Advocacy
2 elective courses
7.5 credits of Social Work coursework

Field Instruction I and Integrative Seminar
Human Behavior in the Social Environment I
Social Work with Individuals and Families I
Spring Semester
11-12 credits of Law School Elective coursework,
Professional Responsibility
3 elective courses
3.5 credits of social work coursework
Field Instruction II
Human Behavior in the Social Environment II
Summer Semester

YEAR THREE

Fall Semester
3 credits of Law School elective coursework
9 credits of Social Work coursework

Field Instruction III
Integrative Seminar
Policies and Strategies for Community Intervention
Research Practicum or Elective
Elective based on specialization
Spring Semester
4 credits of Law School elective coursework
4 credits of Social Work coursework

Field Instruction IV
Research Practicum
Summer Semester

YEAR FOUR

Fall Semester
10 credits of Law School elective coursework
6 credits of Social Work coursework based on specialization.

Spring Semester

Degree Requirements

To earn a JD/MSW dual degree, you must complete a total of 128 credit hours, including 77 law credit hours, and 51 MSW credit hours, including two internships. The dual degree can be completed in four years of concentrated study. You will spend your first year as a full-time law student. JD foundational course requirements and skills and experiential course requirements will be taken in the second, third and fourth years, concurrent with social work courses.

FEES

 

The School of Law and Northampton Financial Aid Office are committed to helping students secure the necessary financial resources to make their legal education at Northampton affordable

Fee

JD/MPP with the Master of Public Policy Program

by | May 13, 2019 | Postgraduate

It’s all about solutions. In the JD/Master of Public Policy program, you’ll learn to design effective solutions in the creation, implementation and enforcement of government policies. As an advocate in a variety of settings (legislative, judicial, or executive), you’ll use the tools of law in public service. You will be equipped to work in multiple venues, including the courtroom, legislative offices, and public policy institutes on a wide variety of social and regulatory issues.

Graduates will be prepared to work in government agencies, nonprofit organizations, advocacy and lobbying positions, as well as private sector firms.

You will achieve all learning outcomes of both the JD and MPP degrees. Your studies in each program will be enhanced by designing a curriculum tailored to your interests and career goals.

CURRICULUM

 

You will work with your advisors to plot your course sequence based on admission time, career goals, and course availability. Here is a sample plan:

YEAR ONE
Fall and Spring Semesters
YEAR TWO

Fall Semester
10-12 credits of Law school coursework
Advocacy
3 elective courses
6 credits of Public Policy coursework

Public Policy Process
Statistical Analysis for Public Policy
Spring Semester
8-10 credits of Law School coursework
3 credits of Public Policy coursework (Public Budgeting and Finance or MPP elective)

Summer Semester

YEAR THREE

Fall Semester
Up to 8 credits of Law School coursework
6 credits of Public Policy coursework

Policy Analysis and Design
Elective course
Spring Semester

Degree Requirements

To earn a dual JD/MPP degree, you must complete a total of 89 credit hours, including 65 law school credit hours and 24 MPP credit hours. With careful planning, you can earn both degrees in three years of concentrated study. You will spend your first year as a full-time law student and take one MPP course in the spring semester. JD foundational course requirements and skills and experiential course requirements will be taken in the second and third years, concurrent with several MPP courses. A public service externship will be completed in either the summer following the first or second year.

FEES

 

The School of Law and Northampton Financial Aid Office are committed to helping students secure the necessary financial resources to make their legal education at Northampton affordable

Fee

JD/MED in Law and Education Policy with the School of Education

by | May 13, 2019 | Postgraduate

Educational leaders are looking to the law more than ever for answers to complex policy issues. In conjunction with the School of Education, the School of Law offers a dual JD/Master of Education in Education Policy. The program is designed to produce legal professionals equipped to be effective advocates for social justice and seeking enhanced expertise in crafting policy to advance effective educational goals. You’ll have the advantage of NORTHAMPTON’s strengths in education policy and our expertise in children’s rights and education law.

You will achieve all learning outcomes of both the JD and MEd degrees. Your studies in each program will be enhanced by designing a curriculum tailored to your interests and career goals.

CURRICULUM

 

You will work with your advisors to plot your course sequence based on admission time, career goals, and course availability. Here is a sample plan:

YEAR ONE

Fall and Spring Semesters

YEAR TWO

10-12 credits of Law School coursework
Advocacy
3 elective courses
6 credits of Education coursework

Introduction to Educational Policy Analysis
Sociology of Education
Spring Semester

YEAR THREE

Fall Semester
9-11 credits of Law School coursework
Practicum or Clinic (Education Law Practicum, ChildLaw Clinic, Legislation and Policy Clinic)
Professional Responsibility
Elective Course
3 credits of Education coursework

Statistical Analysis
Spring Semester

Degree Requirements

To earn a dual JD/MEd degree, you must complete a total of 89 credit hours, including 65 law school credit hours and 24 education credit hours. The dual degree can be completed in three years of concentrated study. You will spend your first year as a full-time law student and take one education course in the spring semester. JD foundational course requirements and skills and experiential course requirements will be taken in the second and third years, concurrent with several education courses (up to two each semester).

FEES

 

The School of Law and Northampton Financial Aid Office are committed to helping students secure the necessary financial resources to make their legal education at Northampton affordable

Fee

JD/MBA with the Northampton School of Business

by | May 13, 2019 | Postgraduate

In a growing global economy, the career paths of business and law professionals are increasingly convergent. The role of an attorney in the day-to-day management of businesses is now vital, as the modern business professional requires immediate access to sound legal advice. A dual-degree program provides training that gives you the knowledge, skills and background you need to function in both the law and business sectors.

Graduates from the JD/MBA program can pursue careers in the legal and business professions, especially where those areas overlap. A dual degree is appropriate if you are pursuing a career in banking, management, government regulations, consulting or corporate positions in legal, tax or accounting departments.

You will achieve all learning outcomes of both the JD and MBA degrees. Your studies in each program will be enhanced by designing a curriculum tailored to your interests and career goals.

CURRICULUM

 

You will work with your advisors to plot your course sequence based on admission time, career goals, and course availability. The total number of business courses to be completed in year four will be based on course waivers and prerequisites completed. The MBA advisor will determine the final course of study required to earn the degree. Here is a sample plan:

YEAR ONE

Fall and Spring Terms
Full time Law program, 29-30 credits
Summer Term

YEAR TWO

Fall Term
12 Law credits (4 courses) and 3 Business credits (1 course)
Spring Term

YEAR THREE

Fall Term
12 Law credits (4 courses) and 3 Business credits (1 course)
Spring Term
12 Law credits (4 courses) and 3 Business credits (1 course)
Summer Term

YEAR FOUR

Fall Term
6-9 Business credits (2-3 courses)
Winter Term
6-9 Business Credits (2-3 courses)
Spring Term

Degree Requirements

To earn a dual JD/MBA, you must complete a total of 120-122 credit hours. Of these, 77 hours will be law credits. The remaining hours will be completed in business and will vary depending on prerequisite courses completed prior to enrollment. You can earn the both degrees in four years of concentrated study, completing the JD program in three years and graduating from the MBA program at the end of year four.

FEES

 

The School of Law and Northampton Financial Aid Office are committed to helping students secure the necessary financial resources to make their legal education at Northampton affordable

Fee

JD/MA with the Department of Political Science

by | May 13, 2019 | Postgraduate

Politics and the law meet at an increasingly busy intersection. A strong navigator is on track for a career in the public policy sector or a law practice involving government agencies. The JD/MA dual-degree program offered by the School of Law and the Department of Political Science gives you the opportunity to combine the study of law with an exploration of the political context within which legal systems operate.

You will achieve all learning outcomes of both the JD and MA in Political Science degrees. Your studies in each program will be enhanced by designing a curriculum tailored to your interests and career goals.

CURRICULUM

 

You will work with your advisors to plot your course sequence based on admission time, career goals, and course availability. Here is a sample plan:

YEAR ONE

Fall and Spring Semesters

YEAR TWO

all Term
8-10 credits of Law School coursework
Advocacy
Elective courses
6 credits of Political Science coursework
Research Design
Political Analysis I
Spring Term

YEAR THREE

Fall Term
12-14 credits of Law School coursework
3 credits of Political Science coursework (course in American Politics)

Degree Requirements

To earn a dual JD/MA in Political Science degree, you must complete a total of 96 credit hours, including 78 law school credit hours and 18 credit hours of political science credit. The dual degree can be completed in three years of concentrated study. You will spend your first year as a full-time law student. JD foundational course requirements and skills and experiential course requirements will be taken in the second and third years, concurrent with political science coursework. You must also pass a comprehensive examination in political science.

FEES

 

The School of Law and Northampton Financial Aid Office are committed to helping students secure the necessary financial resources to make their legal education at Northampton affordable

Fee