Overview

The goal of the Law and Social Work - Dual Degree Program from Washburn University is to prepare students with combined skills in both social work and law for professional practice with complex social and legal issues in areas where social work and law converge.

Although graduates of this program will be particularly well-prepared to work with clients having problems in the areas of mental health, children and youth, family relations, and the elderly, they will also possess the knowledge and skills necessary to work in any area where the legal system interacts with the social services delivery system (e.g., criminal and juvenile justice administration, legal services to disadvantaged persons, and housing and community development).

The program curriculum meets all applicable American Bar Association and Council on Social Work Education accreditation guidelines.

About the program

On its own, the J.D. program at Washburn University School of Law requires 90 credit hours; the M.S.W. program at the Washburn University Department of Social Work requires either 33 credit hours (for advanced-standing students) or 66 credit hours (for regular-standing students).

Thus, pursued separately, the two degree programs would require a total of either 123 credit hours (for advanced-standing students) or 156 credit hours (for regular-standing students). Under the Dual Degree Program, certain courses are accepted for credit by both schools: six credit hours of law school courses may count toward the M.S.W., and six credit hours of graduate social work courses may count toward the J.D.

Students can therefore obtain both degrees with a total of 111 credit hours (for advanced-standing M.S.W. students) or 144 credit hours (for regular-standing M.S.W. students).

Programme Structure

Courses:

Criminal Law

Property

Torts

Legal Analysis

Constitutional Law

Contracts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

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Fall Start: The priority application date is April 1
Spring Start: The priority application date is November 15

Language

English

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Credits

111 SCH

111 credit hours (for advanced-standing M.S.W. students)

144 credit hours (for regular-standing M.S.W. students)

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Topeka, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Washburn Law application.
Attach personal statement and resume.
Submit to Credential Assembly Service (CAS)
Official Law School Admission Test (LSAT) scores. Transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended.
At least one letter of recommendation is required. No more than three letters will be accepted.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17898 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17898 USD / year

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In-State

13986 USD / year

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Living costs

Topeka

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Overview

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