Frequently Asked Questions: MSW/MEd Dual Degree Program

Students take courses for the MSW and MEd degrees concurrently, with the option to complete the part-time program in three years.

We designed this dual master’s degree for working professionals with busy lives. If something interrupts your normal course of study, you don’t have to worry about losing the courses you’ve completed. You can take up to five years to complete the degree. To review the courses, visit the Curriculum page.

The online program is designed for professionals who work full-time and is only offered part-time. To review the courses, visit the Curriculum page.

Designed for professionals who work full time, this dual master’s degree is available in a part-time format with two classes every eight weeks. This schedule helps with balancing your work, school, and personal responsibilities while providing room for fully absorbing the course information. To review the courses, visit the Curriculum page.

This dual master’s degree consists of 98 – 101 credit hours, which includes an optional MSW or MEd clinical course. The MSW portion includes 51 – 54 credit hours at $980 per credit, and the MEd component includes 47 – 50 credit hours at $855 per credit. Review the complete program costs on the Tuition page.

Our financial aid team can guide you through opportunities for making the dual master’s degree cost-effective, including scholarships and grants. It’s also important to complete the FAFSA® to determine your eligibility for financial aid. When you complete the FAFSA, enter Widener University’s school code: 003313. Visit the Tuition and aid page to review all costs for the Master of Social Work/Master of Education in Human Sexuality Studies program.

Here are the costs per credit hour for this dual master’s degree:

• Master of Social Work (51 – 54 credit hours): $980
• MEd in Human Sexuality Studies (47 – 50 credit hours): $855
  

The total tuition for this dual master’s degree is $96,040 – $97,020, depending on whether you take an optional MSW or MEd clinical course. Review all program costs on the Tuition page.

This dual master’s degree includes a $50 semester fee. Please visit the Tuition page for details about the costs associated with this program.

This dual master’s degree is offered by Widener University’s Center for Human Sexuality Studies and Center for Social Work, which is accredited by CSWE.

Admission to this dual master’s degree does not require GRE/GMAT scores. To review the complete application requirements, visit our Admissions page.

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We offer a simple admission process for this dual master’s degree with no professional requirements. To review the complete application requirements, visit our Admissions page.

We accept up to nine graduate credits for the MSW courses in this dual master’s degree. To review the complete application requirements, visit our Admissions page.

To apply, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Additionally, conditional admission is available to applicants if their GPA is below 3.0 and they show potential to complete the program. You can learn more on our Admissions page.

To apply to our dual master’s degree program, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning with a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Additional admission requirements include:

• Official college transcripts from each school you’ve attended
• Statement of purpose
• Two letters of recommendation
• Résumé
  

You can learn more on our Admissions page.

Our dual master’s degree is offered once a year with a start date in the fall.

You can watch previous sessions on our Virtual Open House page. Be sure to check that page for updates about future events.

Our dual master’s degree includes 98 – 101 credit hours and allows for an optional MSW or MEd clinical course. The MSW component includes 51 – 54 credit hours, and the MEd component includes 47 – 50 credit hours. Review the Curriculum page.

You’ll complete 34 – 35 courses to complete our dual master’s degree program, with the option to take an additional MSW or MEd clinical course. Visit the Curriculum page to review the course descriptions.

Our dual master’s degree program does not include concentrations or specializations. Review the Curriculum page for details about the courses.

No, the dual master’s degree does not follow a cohort model. You may take courses in the order you choose, as long as the prerequisites are met. To review the course details, visit the Curriculum page.

In the Master of Social Work program, you will complete each course online. This format allows you to study when and where you prefer without on-campus requirements. The program also includes field experiences, enabling you to apply what you learned in an agency setting.

This dual master’s degree includes no on-site residencies. That said, we invite you to visit campus for career fairs, graduation ceremonies, and other events.

Our dual master’s degree includes MSW field experiences and MEd practicum courses. Learn about these requirements by visiting our Field experiences page.

Most of the faculty in this program are tenured. They stay current on the needs and news of the industry and educate the next generation of social workers to make a difference in their communities.

In our MSW component of this program, you’ll complete each course online. The MEd component is a hybrid program with most classes offered on the weekends. Some of the MEd classes have online components where students may be required to blog and participate in message boards and online modules. This program also includes field experiences and practicum courses.

In this dual master’s degree program, you’ll automatically enroll in the Sex Therapy track. The Sex Education track is not available for dual degree students.

Complete this dual master’s degree to get on track for careers in social work, counseling, therapy, and education. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists is projected to grow 9% from 2023 to 2033. Additionally, the MEd component of this program provides training on how to become a sex therapist with preparation for meeting AASECT certification requirements. Visit our Careers page to explore additional outcomes.

By completing this dual master’s degree program, you’ll gain qualifications for meeting the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) certification requirements and sitting for the Licensed Social Work (LSW) exam in most states. After two years of supervised clinical practice, graduates may sit for the Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) exam. Note that requirements vary by state — check the licensure details to learn more.

Students graduate with a clinical specialization in human sexuality with eligibility for American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) certification. To learn more, visit the Certification and licensure page.

In the sex therapy field, clinicians work with clients to address issues and empower clients on all topics related to sexuality. In our MSW/MEd dual degree program, you can prepare to enter this field and work to become an AASECT-certified sex therapist after graduation. To learn more, visit the Certification and licensure page.

Sex therapists work with diverse populations to address sensitive issues involving sexuality. According to Payscale, the average sex therapist salary is $59,425 per year. For additional outcomes for the MSW/MEd dual degree program, visit our Careers page.