Overview

Legal and Social Work Interventions

Offered jointly between the University at Albany and Albany Law School, the combined Master of Social Work - Juris Doctor program enables you to earn both degrees in four years of full-time study rather than five.

As an MSW/JD student, you will develop in-depth knowledge of human and organizational behavior, and social welfare and legal institutions. You will be prepared to implement, promote and advocate for change at individual, community and policy levels.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Legal Methods
Criminal Law
Constitutional Law
Social Welfare Policy Practice
Human Behavior and Social Environment
Social Work Field Instruction
Micro and Macro Practice in Social Work

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

125 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albany, United States

Disciplines

Social Work Civil & Private Law View 72 other Masters in Civil & Private Law in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

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General requirements

Transcripts from all schools attended
Resume/CV
Three letters of recommendation
Recommenders should have a professional relationship to you, such as a supervisor or a professor. They should NOT have a personal relationship to you, such as a friend or family member.
Recommenders should be able to speak to any one or more of the following areas regarding the applicant's: Potential for professional social work practice; Experience in human service (work or volunteer); or Academic ability.
Statement of Background and Goals

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31982 USD / year

≈ 31982 USD / year
Out-of-State

25938 USD / year

≈ 25938 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15678 USD / year

≈ 15678 USD / year

Living costs

Albany

United States

1010 - 1570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Legal and Social Work Interventions

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Albany

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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