Program Overview

Introduction to the Social Work & Nonprofit Management Program

The MSW/MNO program offered by the Mandel School is designed for individuals without previous graduate training in either social work or management who have set their sights on becoming leaders of human service or civic organizations. Students may pursue any path of study for their social work degree alongside the nonprofit management degree.

Program Structure and Requirements

All MSW/MNO students receive credit toward both master degrees for nine hours of coursework, allowing the dual degree program to be completed in 81 to 84 hours of total coursework.

• Students beginning their studies in the social work program must apply to the nonprofit management program prior to completing 16 credits of Mandel School courses.
  • This ensures a seamless integration of both programs.
• Students beginning course work in the nonprofit degree program must apply to the social work degree before completing 15 credits of coursework.
  • This requirement applies to all students, regardless of their starting program.
• Students must finish one complete year in either the social work or nonprofit program (in either order) before they blend courses from both programs.
• Students should anticipate 2.5 years of study to complete this dual degree.
• Students must receive the MSW and MNO degrees simultaneously to receive the cross-degree course credits for coursework.

Program Details

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in both social work and nonprofit management.

• The dual degree program allows students to pursue a path of study in social work alongside a degree in nonprofit management.
• The program requires a total of 81 to 84 hours of coursework, with nine hours of credit applied toward both master degrees.
• Students must complete one year of study in either program before combining courses from both programs.

Available Paths of Study

Students in the MSW/MNO program may pursue any path of study for their social work degree, including:

• Children, Youth and Families
• Community Practice for Social Change
• Mental Health
• School Social Work
• Substance Use Disorders and Recovery
• Individualized Path of Study

Degree Completion

Students must receive both the MSW and MNO degrees simultaneously to complete the dual degree program. The program is designed to be completed in 2.5 years of study.