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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

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