Social Work, M.S.W. with Deaconess Certification, M.A. (Concordia Seminary) Dual Degree
Saint Louis University's Master of Social Work, Clinical Concentration, and Master of Arts with Deaconess Certification is a dual-degree program with Concordia Seminary.
Students prepare to provide social work in Lutheran missions and social-service agencies with this dual degree. Students gain knowledge and skills in blending Lutheran faith beliefs, spirituality and religious service with the professional practice of social work.
For additional information, see the catalog entries for the following programs:
Accreditation
The baccalaureate social work program at Saint Louis University has been continuously accredited since 1974.
The master of social work program at Saint Louis University has been continuously accredited since 1930.
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
1701 Duke Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314-3457
Phone: 703-683-8080
Students must meet the admission requirements and be admitted into both degree programs according to the processes of each of the participating academic institutions in order to pursue a dual-degree program.
Individuals must apply to SLU's M.S.W. program concurrently with the M.A. with Deaconess Certification program.
In place of 12 credits of social work electives, dual-degree M.Deac./M.S.W. students take 12 credits of deaconess studies courses.
Continuation Standards
Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.
For additional admission questions please contact:
Kathryn MacLean
Director of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions
314-977-2752
socialwork@slu.edu