Dual Degree in Social Work and Conflict Analysis and Resolution

Dual Degree Description

The Department of Social Work is partnering with George Mason’s nationally recognized the School for Conflict Analysis & Resolution (S-CAR) to bring you a 3-year dual degree program. You can earn both an MSW and a Masters in Conflict Analysis & Resolution while taking advantage of the diversity of the D.C. metropolitan area and the university’s proximity to the nation’s capital.

The degree programs in Social Work and Conflict Analysis & Resolution complement each other. S-CAR’s strong emphasis on theory is an excellent supplement to the grounding in theory provided through the Social Work curriculum.  Social Work’s strong practice orientation supplements the skill-building provided through S-CAR.

The MSW degree is broad and versatile, and well-recognized in the labor market. It encompasses direct service with many different population groups in a wide range of settings, as well as policy analysis and advocacy, community practice, research, and organizational leadership. The degree in conflict analysis and resolution is more focused, demonstrating a highly specialized set of knowledge and skills. The combination provides students with the best of both worlds.

The degree programs in Social Work and Conflict Analysis & Resolution complement each other. S-CAR’s strong emphasis on theory is an excellent supplement to the grounding in theory provided through the Social Work curriculum.  Social Work’s strong practice orientation supplements the skill-building provided through S-CAR.

The MSW degree is broad and versatile, and well-recognized in the labor market. It encompasses direct service with many different population groups in a wide range of settings, as well as policy analysis and advocacy, community practice, research, and organizational leadership. The degree in conflict analysis and resolution is more focused, demonstrating a highly specialized set of knowledge and skills. The combination provides students with the best of both worlds.

Applying to the Dual Degree Program

Department of Social Work & School for Conflict Analysis & Resolution (S-CAR)
Master’s in Social Work & Master’s in Conflict Analysis and Resolution
3-year Dual Degree Program (full-time)
Fall Admission Only

YEAR #1

FALL SEMESTER
SOCW 623 Human Behavior & Social Systems I 3 credits
SOCW 651 Social Policies, Programs & Services 3 credits
SOCW 657 Direct Social Work Practice I 3 credits
SOCW 672 Direct Social Work Practice Field & Seminar I 3 credits
SOCW 670 Communication and Technology for Social Work Practice 3 credits
Total 15 credits

SPRING SEMESTER
SOCW 624 Human Behavior & Social Systems II 3 credits
SOCW 652 Influencing Social Policy 3 credits
SOCW 658 Direct Social Work Practice II 3 credits
SOCW 673 Direct Social Work Practice Field & Seminar II 3 credits
CONF 501 Introduction to Conflict Analysis and Resolution 3 credits
Total 15 credits

YEAR #2

SUMMER TERM
CONF Elective 3 credits
CONF 795 Professional Development Seminar 1 credit
Total 4 credits

FALL SEMESTER
CONF 713 Lab and Simulation 3 credits
CONF 610 Research Methods 3 credits
SOCW 685 Organizational Leadership for Social Workers 3 credits
SOCW 684 Social Work and the Law 3 credits
CONF 795 Professional Development Seminar 1 credit
Total 13 credits

SPRING SEMESTER
CONF 601 Theories of Sources of Conflict and Conflict Resolution 3 credits
CONF Elective Course 3 credits
CONF Elective Course 3 credits
CONF 795 Professional Development Seminar 1 credit
CONF 795 Professional Development Seminar 1 credit
Total 11 credits

YEAR #3

SUMMER TERM
CONF Elective 3 credits
Total 3 credits

FALL SEMESTER
SOCW 694 Social Change Practicum I 3 credits
CONF 642 Integration of Theory and Practice 3 credits
CONF 795 Professional Development Seminar 1 credit
Total 7 credits

SPRING SEMESTER
SOCW 687 Empowering Communities for Change 3 credits
SOCW 688 Advanced Research in Social Work 3 credits
CONF 694 Internship 3 credits
SOCW 695 Social Change Practicum II 3 credits
Total 12 credits

Choose two (6 credits) of the following courses which will be offered either in spring or fall semester:
SOCW 653 Immigration Policy 3 credits
SOCW 654 Social Policy for Children and Youth 3 credits
SOCW 655 Aging Programs and Policies 3 credits
Total 6 credits

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 86 credits
# The dual degree option is available to master’s social work students in the social change concentration only.