Dual Degree Programs
Master of Social Work/Master of Science in Criminology (MSW/MS)
Reviewed 11/08
This important new dual degree program is administered jointly by the School of Social Policy & Practice and the Department of Criminology, which is affiliated with Penn’s Jerry Lee Center of Criminology under the auspices of the School of Arts and Sciences. The joint program results in a Master of Social Work and a MS degree in Criminology. The curriculum offers a social work perspective to the field of criminology and a criminology perspective to the field of social work and social welfare. The Jerry Lee Center emphasizes that its “unique interdisciplinary program will combine solid academic learning at one of the nation’s top research universities with practical knowledge that can enhance careers in criminal justice-related policy and practice settings.” Because the MS in Criminology program is for individuals planning or already pursuing careers in criminal justice practice or policy, law, and governmental or non-governmental crime prevention agencies, students taking the dual degree are likely to attain policy and/or administrative positions. As such, this program is limited to Advanced Macro Social Work concentration students.
This dual degree program consists of two academic years plus the summer between academic years one and two. Each School will make financial aid decisions, and only cover tuition, for its own courses. (See also www.crim.upenn.edu)
Application Information
Applicants to this program must apply to both the School of Social Policy & Practice and the Department of Criminology, School of Arts and Sciences. A separate application and application fee is required for each School. Application inquiries should be made to Graduate Division, SAS, University of Pennsylvania, Suite 322A, 3401 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6228.
MSW/MS General Program of Study
updated 6/15/05
This represents a sample course grid. Each student will meet with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs to create an individually designed course schedule.
Year 1 at SP2 |
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Fall SW 604 + Field |
Spring SW 611 (counts as Crim. Elective) SW 614 + Field |
Summer |
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SW 775 (counts LAW 503 for Crim.) |
Year 2 |
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Fall CRIM 634 (formerly CRIM 635/GAFL 735) (can count as SW Macro Practice Elective) SW 708 + field CRIM 600 (counts as SW Free Elective) SOC 535 (or GAFL 703) CRIM 604 (1/2 credit) |
Spring SW 742, 759, 799, or 730 ( only if Macro Practice Elective is needed) SW 7xx Research Option (or GAFL 703) SW 718 + field CRIM 601 CRIM 603 (can count as SW Macro Practice Elective) CRIM 604 (1/2 credit) |
MSW completed in May of Year 2
M.S. in Criminology completed in May of Year 2
Note: Students applying to dual degree programs must make separate applications to both schools.
