Houston,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Social Work and Juris Doctor in Houston United States | University of Houston
University of Houston
|
Houston United States
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Qualification
Combined Graduate / Doctoral Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,726
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The University of Houston's Graduate College of Social Work and Law Center provide a dual degree program designed to equip students for careers at the intersection of legal and social work professions. This combined curriculum is particularly valuable for fields like public sector work, healthcare and mental health services, child and family welfare, and policy-making. Students can complete both degrees more efficiently than pursuing them individually. Prospective students must gain independent acceptance to each program, as admission to one doesn't guarantee entry to the other. Careful planning is essential to ensure LSAT and GRE scores are submitted before application deadlines.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. The undergraduate education must reflect a sound liberal arts foundation, including courses in the humanities, as well as in the social, behavioral, and biological sciences. You must submit official academic transcripts showing the date the degree was awarded.
Have achieved a grade point average of 3.0 or better (4.0 scale) for all undergraduate course work. We will calculate your GPA based on your transcripts.
The minimum TOEFL score required is 79 for the internet-based test.
The minimum TOEFL score for the paper-based (pBT) exam is 550 or higher.
The minimum TOEFL score for the new revised paper-based exam is: Reading 20, Listening 20, and Writing 20.
The minimum IELTS score required is an overall score of a 6.5.
Have achieved a grade point average of 3.0 or better (4.0 scale) for all undergraduate course work. We will calculate your GPA based on your transcripts.
The minimum TOEFL score required is 79 for the internet-based test.
The minimum TOEFL score for the paper-based (pBT) exam is 550 or higher.
The minimum TOEFL score for the new revised paper-based exam is: Reading 20, Listening 20, and Writing 20.
The minimum IELTS score required is an overall score of a 6.5.
Tuition
USD
17,726