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JD/MSW Juris Doctor and Master of Social Work at University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas, United States

Programme overview

The Juris Doctor/Master of Social Work dual degree is awarded after a four-year integrated course of study, eliminating about one year while meeting American Bar Association and Council on Social Work Education accreditation requirements. Students earn 135 credit hours in total instead of 153 if the degrees are earned separately.

Faculty: School of Law and School of Social Work  |  Duration: 4 years (135 credit hours)  |  Location: Fayetteville, AR, United States

What you will study

12 hours of M.S.W. credit count toward the J.D. and 6 hours of J.D. credit count toward the M.S.W., subject to minimum grade standards in each program.

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Entry requirements

Separate admission to the M.S.W. program at the School of Social Work, the J.D. program at the School of Law and the joint program; applicants provide a statement of intent explaining their reasons and goals for the dual degree.

Duration: 4 years (135 credit hours)

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