JD/MSW
Students may simultaneously complete the requirements for a Juris Doctor from Western New England University School of Law and a Master of Social Work from the Springfield College School of Social Work in four academic years. The JD/MS in Social Work may be especially useful in such practice areas as representing the disabled, child welfare, family law, juvenile justice, mental health, social welfare policy, domestic violence, law enforcement, human rights, and legal aid services.
Those interested in this program must apply to each program separately. Student should apply to the JD program first and, during their first year of law school, apply to the MSW program.
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Western New England University is a comprehensive private institution with a tradition of excellence in teaching and scholarship and a commitment to service. We believe in the value of a community with a shared sense of purpose and ownership. At Western New England, you will not only exceed your professional goals, but also thrive in our supportive and close-knit environment. Our culture is constantly evolving, and among our highest priorities is to celebrate the diversity of our community, locally and globally, and to create a community that fosters tolerance, integrity, accountability, citizenship, and social responsibility.
PSW Opportunity
3 Years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Students admitted as regular, degree-seeking candidates must have graduated from an approved secondary school (high school) or have obtained a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) by the time of their matriculation.
Undergraduate students can use any of the following standardized tests* to meet our English language requirement:
SAT - 450 on the English Based Reading and Writing section
ACT - Verbal score of 18
TOEFL - 74 IBT
IELTS - 6
PTE Academic - 50
STEP Eiken - Pre-1
iTEP - 4
Duolingo - 100 DET
*English proficiency scores are valid for three years from the date of the exam.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 05 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
216900 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
Application Fee: 50 USD