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Master of Social Work/Master of Urban Planning (MSW/MUP) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

Dual degree between the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work and the Price School of Public Policy for students aiming at social policy, social planning or social service delivery careers. It requires 77 units, 45 in social work and 32 in urban planning, with courses from both schools taken simultaneously.

Faculty: Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work / Price School of Public Policy  |  Duration: 77 units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Two years of social work field practicum provide direct service experience and satisfy some planning workshop requirements. Remaining MSW units are specialised integrative social work courses.

Career pathways

Broader employment options than traditional planning or social work alone, in social policy, social planning and social services delivery.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must apply for and be admitted to both schools (dual degree policy of the Social Work school).

Duration: 77 units

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