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Master of Social Work/Master of Public Administration (MSW/MPA) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The dual degree is for those seeking careers as administrators of social service agencies, combining social work with the administrative capabilities needed in the public sector.

Faculty: Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work / USC Price School of Public Policy  |  Department: Social Work; Public Administration  |  Duration: 24 months full-time for most students (73 units)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

73 units: 45 in social work (Integrative Social Work required courses plus specialised courses) and 28 in public administration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students must apply for and be admitted to both schools.

Duration: 24 months full-time for most students (73 units)

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