Dual degree
M.S.W. & M.J. in Child and Family Law
About
The School of Law at Loyola offers the Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.) degree to professionals working in the field of child welfare who do not want to practice law but who wish to seek a deeper understanding of the laws affecting children and families. This program focuses on the complex social and legal issues affecting children and families in child welfare.
Length of Program
Full Time - 3 years
Application Information
This dual degree program begins either in the Spring, Summer II, or Fall semesters. Regular MSW/MJ applicants apply for Spring or Fall only. MSW/MJ with advanced standing applicants apply for Summer II only. MSW/MJ applicants should apply separately for admission to both the School of Social Work and to the School of Law, indicating their intent to pursue the dual degree.
Degree Requirements
The MSW program requires completion of 60 credit hours which includes two internships. The 1st internship is 480 hours and the 2nd internship is 720 hours for a total of 1200 internship hours.
Curriculum
The MSW program is broken down into foundation level classes and advanced practice classes. Foundation level courses are required by everyone. Advanced Practice classes are taken according to specialization area and electives.
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