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

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-18 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Pasadena, United States

Disciplines

Social Work Legal Studies

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26314 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26314 USD / year

≈ 26314 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

26314 USD / year

≈ 26314 USD / year

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Duration

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Language

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Credits

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Scholarships Information

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