Berkeley Social Welfare and Berkeley Law offer a Concurrent Degree in Social Welfare and Law (MSW/JD) that allows students to complete both degrees in four years (eight semesters), instead of the five years it would take to earn both degrees separately.
Program of Study
Concurrent graduate professional degree programs require careful planning and coordination to ensure successful progress to both degrees within prescribed normative timeframes. Students pursuing the Social Welfare & Law MSW/JD Concurrent Degree Program may begin their studies in either program; however, Berkeley Law requires students to be in residence for their full first year. The law school also strongly suggests that students complete the first two years of law school before leaving for another program, and prefers that students be enrolled in Berkeley Law in their final semester. Prospective applicants and current students are thus strongly advised to discuss curriculum and schedule plans with the Berkeley Law Dean of Students.
For current degree requirements, course offerings and descriptions, and additional program options, please see the UC Berkeley Graduate Catalog.
