MSW/Master of Arts in Education (MAEd)
Students admitted to this program earn a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the Brown School and a Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) degree from the Department of Education in Arts & Sciences. The program of study requires 96 credit units, and these are typically completed over the course of three years.
The MSW/MAEd program prepares graduates for careers in education, including social service-related activities within school systems and districts. The Educational Studies focus builds context for the issues and opportunities in the K-12 education system in the United States. The social work training addresses the psychosocial issues facing children, youth, and families as well as the larger social environment that affects children’s readiness to learn.
The dual degree program offers one option for earning a master’s degree in education:
- Educational Studies (36 credit units)
The educational studies track provides the larger historical, social, and political context for K-12 education to prepare students for positions in policy, advocacy, teaching, advising, and research at the classroom, school, district, state, and federal levels.
MSW/MAEd graduates will fill a significant local and national need for professionals who can address students’ social and emotional needs as well as their academic achievement. Please visit the Brown School website to learn more about the MSW/MAEd dual degree program.