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Apr 30, 2024
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2023-2024 Graduate Catalog
Social Work MSW/JD
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The JD/MSW program enables students to develop an in-depth knowledge of social and legal systems to positively change the lives of individuals and communities. This collaborative program between the School of Law and School of Social Work allows students to earn both Juris Doctor (JD) and Master of Social Work (MSW) degrees and reduces the amount of time and credits compared to completing the programs separately. The JD/MSW program offers both traditional and advanced standing tracks and incorporates our signature trauma-informed and human rights perspectives.
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Traditional JD/MSW Program
- For students with a bachelor’s degree in any undergraduate major
- Full-time (4 years) and on-campus only
- 420 hour foundation field placement + law clinic that doubles as advanced field placement
- Students can choose to begin in the Law School or School of Social Work. However, we recommend that you begin the program in the School of Social Work, as this course sequence allows consistent contact with your law cohort in the last three years of the program.
Note that courses from Social Work that are counted towards the law degree cannot be online courses due to accreditation requirements from the American Bar Association.
Fall Semester (15 credits)
Spring Semester (16 credits)
(Human Biology Requirement: Must be complete before beginning advanced year)
Fall Semester (16 credits)
Spring Semester (16 credits)
Fall Semester (16-17 credits)
Spring Semester (13-14 credits)
- Select 1: Advanced Topics Courses
- JD/MSW Colloquium Credit: 1
- Law and Social Work Clinic Credits: 3
- Select 2: Law Electives
Fall Semester (Maximum of 16 credits)
- Law Seminar
- Select 4: Law Electives
Spring Semester (Maximum of 16 credits)
Total Credit Hours: 124-126
3.0 Degree GPA required
Advanced Standing JD/MSW Program
- For students with a bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) from a CSWE-accredited program that meet the additional requirements
- Full-time (3 years) and on-campus only
- Law clinic that doubles as advanced field placement
- Students begin the program in the School of Law
Note that courses from Social Work that are counted towards the law degree cannot be online courses due to accreditation requirements from the American Bar Association.
Fall Semester (16 credits)
Spring Semester (16 credits)
Summer Semester (6 credits)
(Human Biology Requirement: Must be complete before beginning advanced year)
Fall Semester (16 credits)
Spring Semester (16 credits)
- Select 1: Advanced Topics Courses
- JD/MSW Colloquium Credit: 1
- Law and Social Work Clinic Credits: 3
- Select 2: Law Electives
Fall Semester (Maximum of 16 credits)
- Law Seminar
- Select 4: Law Electives
Spring Semester (Maximum of 16 credits)
Total Credit Hours: 102
3.0 Degree GPA required
Instruction Method
- In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)
Program Contact
Lauren McGowan
685 Baldy Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: swinfo@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-1254
SED Statement
This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).
Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.
** At least one of the admissions tests are required for admission. Test and score requirements/exceptions vary by program. Contact the department for details.
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