Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Social Work (MSW) and Master of Legal Studies (MLS) is a dual degree program offered in conjunction with the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. This program is designed to prepare students to be effective practitioners in social policy, enabling them to affect change at all levels of community and government.

Program Description

The MSW and MLS degrees will equip students to interact with lawyers, assess risks and opportunities, and understand the legal, legislative, and regulatory landscape. This dual degree program aims to foster a deep understanding of the complex relationships between social policy, law, and community development.

Program Objectives

• Prepare students to be effective practitioners in social policy
• Enable students to affect change at all levels of community and government
• Equip students to interact with lawyers and understand the legal landscape
• Foster a deep understanding of the relationships between social policy, law, and community development

Program Details

Degree Offerings

• Master of Social Work (MSW)
• Master of Legal Studies (MLS)

Collaborating Institution

• University of Denver Sturm College of Law

Program Focus

• Social policy and practice
• Legal, legislative, and regulatory frameworks
• Community development and change