MSW/Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (MAPS)
Students in this program earn a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the Brown School and a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (MAPS) degree from Eden Theological Seminary. The program of study requires 90 credit units, typically taken over the course of three years.
The basic goal of the social work and professional studies dual degree is to prepare students with the combined skills and values in both social work and leadership ministry. The areas for which the dual degree knowledge is most appropriate are in youth ministry, church administration, pastoral care, social justice ministry, health care, lay ministry, and therapeutic and counseling services in religious-based settings.
Application Information
New students applying to this dual-degree program must apply to the MSW program through the WashU Graduate Admissions Portal. They must also submit a separate application for the MAPS program through the Eden Theological Seminary.
Learn more about the Eden MAPS program and apply on the Eden Theological Seminary website.
Learn more about the MSW program and apply on the Brown School website. Specific requirements for the MSW degree can be found on the Degree Requirements tab of the Master of Social Work page of this Bulletin.