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Dual Degrees and Minors
Two innovative CUSSW programs enable students to augment their social work education. Students can earn a second degree, concurrently with their M.S. in Social Work, in one of nine other disciplines through the dual degree program, or they can choose to further individualize their M.S. degree by adding a minor in one of four areas. Advanced Standing and Transfer students are not permitted to pursue dual degrees. Detailed information about the specific requirements of these programs is available from Karma Lowe, Assistant Director of Student Services, who serves as CUSSW’s Coordinator of Dual Degree Programs/Minors, or the admissions office of the other participating programs. Students currently enrolled at the School of Social Work may apply for a dual degree at any participating institution but must apply to the participating school no later than the second term of the first year of field education. Separate applications must be made to each school, and enrollment in the dual degree program is contingent on acceptance by both schools. Students enrolled in a dual degree program may be required to take additional points at CUSSW depending on their advanced practice method concentration requirements. Each participating institution requires students to maintain a residency at the institution for a particular period. The School of Social Work requires that dual degree students register for a minimum of three terms, not including Summer. Descriptions, sample schedules, and contacts for each program are available on the CUSSW website (click here). Social Work and Business Administration By completing 90 points (45 in social work and 45 in business), the student can earn a Master of Science in Social Work and a Master of Business Administration. The Business School grants credit toward the M.B.A. for 15 points taken in social work and the School of Social Work grants credit toward the M.S. for 15 points taken in Business. Students typically complete the dual degree in three academic years. Dual degree students must register for at least three terms at each school. Social work students can also minor in business administration at the School of Business (see below). Social Work and Public Health By completing 90 points (with at least 45 points in social work) the student can earn the Master of Science in Social Work and the Master of Public Health at the Mailman School of Public Health. Students must enroll at each school for three terms. Students choose the public health concentration most compatible with their career goals. Choices include biostatistics, environmental health science, general public health, epidemiology, health policy and management, population and family health, and sociomedical sciences. All students are required to take public health core courses. Social Work and Jewish Studies By completing 45 points in social work and at least 24 points at the Jewish Theological Seminary, students can earn the Master of Arts in Jewish Studies and the Master of Science in Social Work. The degree-granting school will accept as transfer credits the number of credits earned at the other school to meet the appropriate requirements. As an example, the School of Social Work will accept 15 elective course points taken at Jewish Theological Seminary, and Jewish Theological Seminary will accept up to nine elective course points taken at the School of Social Work. For students with adequate undergraduate training in Jewish studies, it is possible to complete all requirements in two calendar years (four consecutive terms, including one Summer). On average, students need five terms and two summers to complete the program. Students must be admitted to both programs at the time of matriculation in order to pursue this dual degree. Classes must be taken at both schools concurrently. Social Work and Law By completing 45 points at the School of Social Work and 73 points at Columbia Law School, a student earns both the Master of Science in Social Work and the Juris Doctorate in four calendar years. The Law School grants credit toward the J.D. for 10 points taken in social work and the School of Social Work grants credit toward the M.S. for 15 points taken in the School of Law. The program takes four years to complete. Social Work students can also minor in law by taking Legal Foundations I and II in their first year at CUSSW and taking six points at the Law School in their second year (see below). Social Work and Divinity By completing 45 points in social work and 55-57 points at the Union Theological Seminary, students can earn the Master of Divinity from the Union Theological Seminary and the Master of Science from the School of Social Work. The School of Social Work will accept 15 points taken at the Union Theological Seminary, and the Seminary will accept 19 points taken at the School of Social Work. This dual degree program takes four years to complete. Students must complete their coursework at Union Theological Seminary before beginning the social work portion of the degree. Social Work and Urban Planning By completing 90 points (45 in social work and 45 in urban planning) the student can earn degrees in social work and in urban planning. Columbia’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation grants credit toward the M.S. in urban planning for 15 points taken in social work, and the School of Social Work grants credit toward the M.S. for 15 points taken in urban planning. The program takes six terms to complete; the student must register for at least three terms in each school. Social Work and Public Policy and Administration or Students in the public policy and administration dual degree program combine their social work program with the study of social policy formulation and administration in the public arena at the School of International and Public Affairs. Those enrolled in the International Affairs program receive a valuable base in social work education, international politics and economics. Students increase and enhance their professional skills by uniting theoretical and client-based instruction in the social services and academic preparation in U.S. and international social policies and programs. By completing 90 points (45 in social work and 45 in public policy and administration or international affairs at SIPA) the student can earn both degrees. Columbia’s M.P.A. and M.I.A. programs grant credit toward the M.P.A. or M.I.A. degree for 12 points taken in social work, and the School of Social Work grants credit toward the M.S. degree for 15 points taken in public policy and administration or international affairs. Students must enroll at each school for three terms; both programs take six terms to complete. Social Work students can also in Policy and Administration of International Affairs (see below). Social Work and Special Education Students in this program earn the degrees of Master of Science in Social Work and Master of Science in Education, with specialization in special education, by completing 45 points at the School of Social Work and 45 to 51 points in the Special Education Program at Bank Street College of Education. The number of points required depends on which age band is selected. The program offers supervised field education both in special education and social work in addition to the required courses in each school. Alternatively, students can enhance their program by choosing to add a minor in Business Administration, International Social Welfare, Law, or Public Policy and Administration. Business Administration This minor gives special emphasis to managerial skills. As with the regular M.S. degree, 60 points are required. For this program, 51 points are taken at the School of Social Work and nine points at the Business School. International Social Welfare This program allows students to focus on international social welfare or comparative social development. As in the regular M.S. program, 60 points are required. Students can earn the minor by completing at least 51 points at the School of Social Work, and a minimum of nine points from among courses or tutorials that focus on international issues from within CUSSW or from relevant courses at the School of International and Public Affairs, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, or the School of Public Health. The program also requires a field of practice foundation course on international social welfare (T6925). Law This four-term course of study gives special emphasis to legal skills. As with the regular M.S. degree, 60 points are required. For the minor in law, 54 points are taken at the School of Social Work. Six of these points are earned by taking a required first-year course for Law minors, Legal Foundations for Social Workers I and II (T7901-T7902). In the second year, six points are taken at the Law School. Students must begin the program in the Fall term of their first year. Eligibility for the second year of the program is determined at the completion of T7901. Only a limited number of students are accepted; consideration is contingent on course grade. Public Policy and Administration This course of study enables students to acquire special competence in social policy analysis. As in the regular M.S. program, 60 points are required. For the minor in public policy, 51 points are taken at the School of Social Work, and nine points at the School of International and Public Affairs. In consultation with an academic advisor, students choose among the required or elective courses for the M.P.A. degree. International students are required to attend and participate in the International Student Orientation and a Professional Immersion seminar (T6007). For a description of this seminar, please see Course Offerings above. Students for whom English is not the first language are required to delay entry into T7100-Foundations of Social Work Practice and the concurrent field placement until January and continue the field placement and course work during the Summer session. Students entering Field Education in January enroll in the Professional Immersion seminar for 1.5 points for both the Fall and Spring terms. In their first term, some international students will be required to enroll in an oral communication course convened specifically for social work students by the American Language Program. The tailored assignments will help students prepare for their entry into the field. Required participation in the class will be determined by examination. |
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