Overview

Students of the Social Work and Law program from The Catholic University of America are able to earn both degrees in approximately four years, rather than five years, because some credits are shared by both programs. Students are assigned faculty advisers within each school. Applicants for admission to the dual-degree program must meet the separate admissions requirements of each school and must be accepted by each school independently.

Degree requirements

In total, the dual degree program requires a minimum of 123 credits to fulfill both schools requirements. Students should note that by receiving some credit for some advanced year coursework from both schools, that the number of electives in both programs is reduced and therefore, depending on a particular student's area of interest, students may elect to complete more than 123 credits in the program to further focus their studies. Advisors from both schools work with dual degree students to craft plans that ensure preparation for both professional exams and practice.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Civil Procedure
Contracts
Torts
Diversity in a Multicultural Society
Human Behavior & the Social Environment
Social Welfare Policy & Services

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

123 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Social Work Civil & Private Law View 583 other Masters in Social Work in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Every International applicant needs to return a completed application.
Submit a $60 nonrefundable application fee. Payment must be in the form of a check or money order payable in U.S. currency to The Catholic University of America.
Demonstrate English language proficiency
Submit confirmation of financial support
Submit secondary school report with translated transcripts
Receive your admission packet with visa information
Secondary School Report
Official/Attested Copy of Transcripts

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

36900 USD / year

≈ 36900 USD / year
Out-of-State

36900 USD / year

≈ 36900 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36900 USD / year

≈ 36900 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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