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5 years
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Program Overview


3+2 Social Work: BA at JCU and MSSA Social Work at CWRU

Acquire a B.A. in Sociology and a Master of Science in Social Administration (MSSA) in social work in five years via the 3/2 program with John Carroll University and Case Western Reserve University’s Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences.


You can receive your MSSA degree in five years by enrolling in the master's program after your junior year at John Carroll. You would receive your B.A. degree in Sociology upon completion of your first year at CWRU and your MSSA degree (equivalent to an MSW) upon completion of your second year at the Mandel School.


3+2 Facts

  • Complete 3 years of undergraduate coursework at JCU
  • Apply during your junior year
  • 4th year: start graduate courses at Mandel; continue with JCU courses
  • 5th year: Complete both degrees
  • $20,000 scholarship for all on-campus students
  • Concentrations at CWRU in both Community Practice and Direct Practice with specializations in a variety of areas
  • The program requires a field placement, where you work directly in the field, gaining hands-on experience
  • Study abroad options available

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3+2 Program Details

  • Program Overview: Acquire a B.A. in Sociology and a Master of Science in Social Administration (MSSA) in social work in five years via the 3/2 program with John Carroll University and Case Western Reserve University’s Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences.
  • Program Structure: Complete 3 years of undergraduate coursework at JCU, apply during your junior year, and start graduate courses at Mandel in your 4th year while continuing with JCU courses. Complete both degrees in your 5th year.
  • Scholarship: $20,000 scholarship for all on-campus students
  • Concentrations: Concentrations at CWRU in both Community Practice and Direct Practice with specializations in a variety of areas
  • Field Placement: The program requires a field placement, where you work directly in the field, gaining hands-on experience
  • Study Abroad: Study abroad options available

Program Benefits

  • Accelerated Degree: Complete both degrees in five years
  • Hands-on Experience: Gain hands-on experience through field placement
  • Specializations: Concentrations in Community Practice and Direct Practice with specializations in a variety of areas
  • Scholarship: $20,000 scholarship for all on-campus students
  • Study Abroad: Study abroad options available

Program Requirements

  • Undergraduate Coursework: Complete 3 years of undergraduate coursework at JCU
  • Application: Apply during your junior year
  • Graduate Courses: Start graduate courses at Mandel in your 4th year while continuing with JCU courses
  • Field Placement: Complete a field placement in your 5th year

Program Outcomes

  • Degree: Receive a B.A. degree in Sociology upon completion of your first year at CWRU and an MSSA degree (equivalent to an MSW) upon completion of your second year at the Mandel School
  • Career Opportunities: Pursue career opportunities in social work with a concentration in Community Practice or Direct Practice
  • Specializations: Pursue specializations in a variety of areas
  • Leadership: Develop leadership skills through hands-on experience and field placement

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  • Scholarships and Awards: View available scholarships and awards

Program Accreditation

  • Accreditation: The program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

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