Criminal Justice MA/ Social Work MSW

The dual master's program brings together the resources of the School of Criminal Justice and the School of Social Welfare. The dual master's program is directed at students who wish to combine expertise in criminal justice policy and research with the study of direct practice or management of human services. The joint degree broadens the range of student perspectives and interests in each of the schools, and widens the educational program available within each unit.

Degree Level: MA - MSW

Department: Criminal Justice

School or College: School of Criminal Justice

Required Credentials: Transcripts, 3 Letters of recommendation, GRE or other standardized test (see Special Notes below), Statement of background and goals, Resume

Application Deadline for Fall Admission and Assistantship Consideration: January 15
Application Deadline for Fall Admission without Assistantship Consideration: January 15

Application Deadline for Spring Admission and Assistantship Consideration: Not available
Application Deadline for Spring Admission without Assistantship Consideration: Not available

Application Deadline for Summer Admission and Assistantship Consideration: Not available
Application Deadline for Summer Admission without Assistantship Consideration: Not available

Special Notes:

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE), or other standardized test, is required for all applicants to the M.A. program except: when the applicant is a graduate of the University at Albany Criminal Justice major OR when the Graduate Admissions Committee elects to waive the requirement based on special circumstances, e.g. hardship or demonstration of significant professional accomplishments.

Grad Bulletin URL:

http://www.albany.edu/graduatebulletin/criminal_justice_dual_ma_msw_degree_SCJ.htm

Departmental Website:

http://www.albany.edu/scj/