DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
Students who are interested in pursuing other dual degree options should consult with the MSW program director and their assigned advisor. It is recommended that students who are interested in pursuing this option start planning at the point of admission to the MSW program if possible. The MSW program offers the following dual degree options:
Social work has two dual degree programs that are currently recognized by the University of Memphis Graduate School. These are the Master of Social Work/Master of Public Health (MSW/MPH) and the Master of Social Work/ Master of Science in Instructional Curriculum and Leadership with a specialization in special education and an emphasis in applied behavioral analysis. Requirements for these two dual degrees are as follows:
Dual MSW‐MPH
A program of study leading to both a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Master of Public Health (MPH) is offered. Students must meet the following requirements.
A. Program Admission
Admission to the dual program will require separate admission to each program. Students are admitted to each program separately and must meet ALL admissions criteria for each degree. Completion of one degree is not contingent upon completion of both.
B. Program Requirements
Students may earn up to a maximum of twelve hours of dual credit. The following courses will qualify for both the MSW and the MPH.
a. PUBH 7132 may be substituted for SWRK 7026.
b. PUBH 7985 may be substituted for either SWRK 7053 or SWRK 7054.
c. Electives in either of the two programs may be shared.
For more information and degree plans, you can check out this document : MSW-MPH Dual Degree Information
Dual MSW‐MS (ABA)
A program of study leading to both a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Master of Science in Special Education/Applied Behavior Analysis (MS) is offered. Students must meet the following requirements.
A. Program Admission
Admission to the dual program will require separate admission to each program. Students are admitted to each program separately and must meet ALL admissions criteria for each degree. Completion of one degree is not contingent upon completion of both.
B. Program Requirements
Students may earn up to a maximum of twelve hours of dual credit. The following courses will qualify for both the MSW and the MS.
a. EDPR 7521 may be substituted for SWRK 7025.
b. SPED 7519 may be repeated and may be substituted for SWRK 7053 or SWRK 7054.
c. Electives in either of the two programs may be shared.
For more information and degree plans, you can check out this document : MSW-MS Dual Degree Information
Other Dual Degree Options
Students interested in pursuing other dual degree options not listed above may, with the help of their MSW advisor and the advisor in the other involved department, develop a degree plan that will result in the two degrees with some shared credit. All dual degrees must be approved in writing by the MSW program director. A copy of the degree plan with the signature of the MSW program director must be kept in the student’s file in the MSW office.
Students seeking dual degrees must be admitted to both graduate programs and follow a program of study that leads to the successful completion of the program requirements for both degrees. Up to fifteen credit hours may be shared between the two programs (provided that the student meets all degree requirements for both programs).