Accelerated Bachelor of Arts/Master of Social Work

Please note: This program is no longer accepting applications. Current Dominican students with questions about this change should contact their academic advisor.

This accelerated program enables you to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Social Work in just five years. You’ll save time and tuition dollars—and prepare for immediate service in a rewarding and growing profession.

First-rate preparation on the fast track

The program is ideal for majors in psychology, sociology, criminology or human services who are seriously planning to pursue careers in social work. It enables you to earn your master’s degree—an indispensable professional credential—as efficiently and affordably as possible. The powerful curriculum cuts across academic disciplines to give you maximum career flexibility, opportunities for specialization and a real competitive advantage as you enter the workforce. You can tailor the program to your goals by choosing a track in Aging, Adulthood and Gerontology, Children, Youth and Family, Global Social Work Practice for Immigrants and Refugees, Health and Well-Being, Military Social Work, or School Social Work.

How the program works
  • Students should major in psychology, sociology, criminology or human services.
  • You’ll apply to the accelerated program in your sophomore year. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Human Services apply once they have accumulated 60–69 credits. Your graduate admission representative will guide you.
  • Once accepted, you’ll plan a course of study with your undergraduate advisor and faculty advisors from the School of Social Work.
  • You’ll also meet with field placement staff to plan the internship you’ll complete in your senior year.
  • You’ll be formally admitted to the MSW program once you meet all requirements in your senior year.
More ways to learn, on campus and beyond

Practical experience is built into the curriculum. You won’t just learn about social work—you’ll experience the profession first-hand in meaningful ways. Two hands-on field placements will enable you to integrate the academic knowledge, professional values and practical skills you’ll need for successful service to others. The graduate program’s international field placements will give you the option to work for 10 weeks in Ecuador, India, Ireland, Latvia, Mexico and South Africa. This program’s international emphasis pushes the boundaries of what graduate studies in social work can be.