Applying to the MS/MSW Dual Degree Program

Fall Admissions Cycle

Students interested in the 3-year Dual Degree program in Social Work and Conflict Analysis & Resolution must complete the standard University Graduate Application (ONE application; designate Social Work as the primary program), which includes one general goals statement, three letters of recommendation, and two official copies of all transcripts.  In answering the goal statement and in letters of recommendation, please address your interest in both programs.

In addition, the MSW program has a set of program application materials: including a resume, critical thinking question, and an applicant data form.  On the MSW checklist and applicant data form, check Dual Degree.  

Application materials are to be submitted to the College of Health and Human Services; their address is found on the MSW program application materials.

If accepted to the Dual Degree program, one letter will be sent jointly from the Social Work Department Chair and Director of the Institute on Conflict Analysis and Resolution.  An orientation on the Dual Degree will be held during the summer prior to the beginning of the program.  Advising will be done collaboratively between the two programs.

Please note that in order to complete the Dual Degree, students must be accepted to both programs at the same time (fall semester admission), complete the courses as outlined in the curriculum beginning in the fall, and graduate with both degrees at the same time.  Students who are already enrolled in either program are not eligible to complete the Dual Degree.

Phone: 703-993-4247
Fax: 703-993-4249

Prof. Halaevalu Vakalahi, MSW, Ph.D.
Director, MSW Program
Social Work Department
E-mail: hvakalah@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-4246
Fax: 703-993-4249