Social Work (MSW) and Law (JD)
The Silver School and the NYU School of Law offer a program in which students may simultaneously pursue study leading to an MSW and a Juris Doctor (JD). By taking courses that are acceptable for transfer credit in both of the schools involved and through careful course planning, the dual-degree student can complete both degrees within a four-year period. Admission to both programs is required and neither degree will be conferred until the requirements for both are fulfilled.
Contact Us
MSW Program
Phone: (212) 998-5910
Email: silver.admissions@nyu.edu
NYU School of Law
Phone: (212) 998-6060
Email: law.moreinfo@nyu.edu
Sample Course of Study
Year One
| First Year Residency - Law | Credits |
|---|---|
| Law Courses full-time | 30 |
Year Two
| Fall Residency: Silver | Credits |
|---|---|
| Human Behavior in the Social Environment I | 3 |
| Social Work Research I | 3 |
| Social Welfare Programs & Policies I | 3 |
| Law Courses | 6 |
| Spring Residency: Law | Credits |
|---|---|
| Social Work Practice I | 4 |
| Human Behavior in the Social Environment II | 3 |
| Law Courses | 8 |
| Summer Residency: Silver | Credits |
|---|---|
| Social Work Practice II | 3 |
| Social Work Research II | 3 |
| Practicum Instruction II | 4 |
Year Three
| Fall Residency: Silver | Credits |
|---|---|
| Social Work Practice III | 3 |
| Practice with Groups | 3 |
| Human Behavior in the Social Environment III | 3 |
| Practicum Instruction III | 4 |
| Spring Residency: Silver | Credits |
|---|---|
| Social Work Practice IV | 3 |
| Advanced Social Policy | 3 |
| Social Work & the Law | 3 |
| Practicum Instruction IV | 4 |
Year Four
| Fourth Year Residency: Law | Credits |
|---|---|
| Law Courses full-time | 27 |
| Total Credits: | 123 |
Sequential courses are designed to be taken in order. Students are responsible for following their designated curriculum guide and cannot take these courses out of their designated order unless otherwise indicated by their academic advisor.