Key information
- Duration: Part-time, 42 months (3.5 to 4 years)
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting August 2027. Apply before Aug 2027.
Overview
The Integrative Social Work - Legal Studies course at Saybrook University integrates the tenets of social work into the study of law to help demystify policies and laws that impact social work practices and the clients you wish to serve. Through the Legal Studies Specialization online doctoral programme, you will learn to be a champion for others in the legal system, pioneer regulatory change, and ultimately position yourself as an agent of systemic change for the benefit of the individual and community. You will study the legal process, family laws, child welfare laws, education laws, mental health laws, juvenile justice, immigration, social services, mediation, and more. Here, you'll gain an understanding of the intersecting systems of judicial, administrative, and government policies and procedures for professional work in administration, consulting, teaching, research, and policymaking.
Job Outcomes
Upon completion of the Integrative Social Work online Ph.D. with a specialization in Legal Studies, you will have an enhanced skill set and deepened perspective to augment your current practice or, with the appropriate licensure, expand into other roles, including:
- University professor
- Legal advocate
- Clinical social worker
- Researcher
- Programme director
- Politics and public policy
- Public welfare
- Nonprofits
- Juvenile/adult criminal justice
- Guardian ad litem for the courts
- Community health
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Social Work and the Law
- Foundational Legal Skills
- Legal Process and Advocacy
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3.0
English requirements
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- An official transcript(s) of accredited degrees, with a minimum expected grade point average (GPA) requirement of 3.0 from the last degree-granting institution, though exceptions may be made
- A personal statement
- Professional resume or CV
- An academic writing sample
- All applicants will be interviewed by a member of the Social Work faculty
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD.
- International: 36,563 AUD / year (≈ 26,314 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 36,563 AUD / year (≈ 26,314 USD / year)
- Domestic In-State: 36,563 AUD / year (≈ 26,314 USD / year)