Education, MAEd/MSW Dual Degree

Master's Candidacy

To earn a master’s degree at Washington University, a student must complete all courses required by their department; maintain satisfactory academic progress; fulfill all academic and residence requirements; and apply to graduate via Workday Student. For the details of master’s degree general requirements in Arts & Sciences, including an explanation of Satisfactory Academic Progress, students should review the Master’s Degree Academic Information page of the Arts & Sciences Bulletin.

Program Requirements

• Total Units Required: 37 units for the MAEd; 88 units total for both degrees. (Note: The MAEd is not available as a standalone degree and must be completed within the 3-year dual degree program with the Brown School.)

• Degree Length: Three semesters for the MAEd + three semesters for the MSW plus the completion of required MSW practicum hours each summer during the program.

• Note: Students must be enrolled in 9 graduate credits each semester to retain full-time status. As students complete their coursework, if enrolled in fewer than 9 graduate credits, they must enroll in a specific Arts & Sciences graduate course that will show 0 units but does count as full-time status. Students should connect with their department to ensure proper enrollment prior to Add/Drop.

Required Courses

Year 1

Year 1 of the program is completed at the Brown School, where students enroll in 30 credits of social work foundations and concentration courses. Students will complete the MSW practicum during the summer semester.

Year 2 Fall

The fall semester of Year 2 consists of the following course options for a total of 13 credits:

Social Context of Education (3 credits)

One of the following or an elective is required for 3 credits (dual credit toward the MSW):

  • EDUC 5010 The American School
  • EDUC 5050 Education, Childhood, Adolescence & Society
  • EDUC 5060 Sociolinguistics

Discipline-Based Study (3 credits)

One of the following is required for 3 credits:

  • EDUC 5430 Sociology of Education
  • EDUC 5440 Philosophies of Education
  • EDUC 5450 History of Education in the United States
  • EDUC 5460 Politics of Education
  • EDUC 5470 Political Economy of Urban Education

Individual Processes of Education (4 credits)

Both of the following are required for 4 credits:

  • EDUC 6005 Educational Psychology: A Focus on Teaching & Learning in Schools (3 credits; dual credit toward the MSW)
  • EDUC 6006 Early Field Experience (1 credit)

Elective (3 credits)

Choose one elective from any category in Educational Studies or any 5000-/6000-level course in education for 3 credits.

Year 2 Spring

The spring semester of Year 2 includes the following course options for a total of 15 credits:

Social Context of Education (3 credits)

One of the following or an elective is required for 3 credits (dual credit toward the MSW):

  • EDUC 5010 The American School
  • EDUC 5050 Education, Childhood, Adolescence & Society

Discipline-Based Study (3 credits)

One of the following is required for 3 credits:

  • EDUC 5430 Sociology of Education
  • EDUC 5440 Philosophies of Education
  • EDUC 5450 History of Education in the United States
  • EDUC 5460 Politics of Education
  • EDUC 5470 Political Economy of Urban Education

Individual Processes of Education (3 credits)

The following course is required for 3 credits:

  • EDUC 6008 Education and Psychology of the Exceptional Child (3 credits)

Electives (6 credits)

Choose two electives from any category in Educational Studies or Higher Education (5000-/6000-level courses in Education) for 6 credits.

Year 3 Fall

The fall semester of Year 3, which is the final semester of the MAEd degree program, includes the following coursework for a total of 9 credits in Education plus 3 practicum credits in Social Work:

Internship (3 credits)

  • EDUC 5900 Graduate Internship in Education

Discipline-Based Study (3 credits)

One of the following is required for 3 credits:

  • EDUC 5430 Sociology of Education
  • EDUC 5440 Philosophies of Education
  • EDUC 5450 History of Education in the United States
  • EDUC 5460 Politics of Education
  • EDUC 5470 Political Economy of Urban Education

Elective (3 credits)

Students choose one 5000-/6000-level elective from any category in Educational Studies or Higher Education for 3 credits.

MSW Concentration Practicum (3 credits)

Placement should occur in the same location as the Internship listed above. If the internship site for the MAEd is also an approved school-related site for the MSW, hours may count toward both programs. Due to hours being double-counted, students will enroll in both the MAEd internship course number and the MSW practicum course number. Note: Hours worked per credit hour differ between the two programs. Students should consult with their advisors.

Year 3 Spring

The spring semester of Year 3 consists of 14 credits completed at the Brown School with an option to continue practicum hours into the following summer while enrolling in the 3-credit Management and Leadership of Organizations course, if necessary.

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Contact Info

Contact:Alyssa McDonald
Phone:314-935-6791
Email:alyssa.mcdonald@wustl.edu
Website:https://education.wustl.edu