Dual Degree Option: Master of Divinity/Master of Social Work
The Master of Divinity/Master of Social Work Degree option (M.Div.-MSW) prepares students to provide leadership and service through congregations, religiously affiliated organizations, and faith communities. Church agencies, as well as family and children’s agencies, gerontology programs, counseling centers, and community ministries in urban areas and international missions, need professional social workers. In addition, congregations often need consultation and leadership in family and community ministry which social workers can provide. Many congregational leadership positions and often the chief executive officers of church-related agencies require an M.Div. or other graduate seminary degree as a qualification. This degree option, therefore, addresses this need for dual competency.
Admission
For admission to the dual degree option, candidates must apply and be accepted for both Truett Seminary’s Master of Divinity degree option and the Waco campus of the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work’s Master of Social Work degree option.
Advising
All dual degree students are required to meet with the Director of Academic Services at Truett Seminary and the Program Manager in the School of Social Work once a year to monitor their academic progress.
Requirements for M.Div./M.S.W Standard Program
M.Div. Curriculum
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory Courses 1 | ||
| THEO 7340 | Introduction to Christian Scriptures (Introductory Courses ) 1 | 3 |
| THEO 7341 | Introduction to Christian History and Theology | 3 |
| Spiritual Formation | ||
| PRTH 7101 | Spiritual Formation I | 1 |
| PRTH 7102 | Spiritual Formation II | 1 |
| PRTH 7103 | Spiritual Formation III | 1 |
| PRTH 7004 | Spiritual Formation Retreat | 0 |
| Christian Scriptures | ||
| THEO 7370 | Christian Scriptures I | 3 |
| THEO 7372 | Christian Scriptures II | 3 |
| THEO 7371 | Christian Scriptures III | 3 |
| THEO 7373 | Christian Scriptures IV | 3 |
| Christian Theology | ||
| THEO 7360 | Christian Texts and Traditions I | 3 |
| THEO 7361 | Christian Texts and Traditions II | 3 |
| THEO 7362 | Christian Texts and Traditions III | 3 |
| THEO 7382 | Constructive Theology | 3 |
| THEO 7396 | The Baptist Identity | 3 |
| Christian Ministry | ||
| LEAD 7303 | Leadership for Congregational Ministry | 3 |
| WOCW 7385 | Introduction to Christian Witness and Mission | 3 |
| PAST 7330 | Introduction to Pastoral Care | 3 |
| PRCH 7316 | Preaching I | 3 |
| PRTH 7391 | Integrative Seminar: Faith and Practice | 3 |
| MENT 7V00 | Mentoring in Ministry 2 | 9 |
| M.Div. Hours: | 60 | |
| Credit Shared with M.S.W degree | 27 | |
| Total Hours for M.Div. | 87 | |
- 1.
These are required courses; however, based upon previous academic experience, students may petition to waive or substitute these courses. Introductory courses are waived from the degree plan by passing an advanced standing exam (see the Advanced Standing Policy ).
- 2.
Mentoring should be taken during year 1 of the MSW program, alongside SWO Foundation Internships I & II.
Master of Divinity/Master of Social Work- Standard Program
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| SWO 5320 | Human Diversity & Social Justice | 3 |
| SWO 5351 | Human Behavior Theory: Person & Environment | 3 |
| SWO 5361 | Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families | 3 |
| SWO 5491 | Foundation Internship I | 4 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWO 5362 | Social Work Practice with Groups | 3 |
| SWO 5363 | Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations | 3 |
| SWO 5322 | Social Policy For Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SWO 5381 | Research for Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SWO 5492 | Foundation Internship II | 4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Students will follow either a clinical or community specialization path | ||
| SWO 5338 or SWO 5335 |
Clinical Diagnosis in Social Work or Theoretical Frameworks for Community Social Work Practice |
3 |
| SWO 5370 or SWO 5375 |
Clinical Social Work Practice I or Community Social Work Practice I |
3 |
| SWO 5382 or SWO 5384 |
Clinical Evaluation for Practice Improvement or Program Evaluation for Practice Improvement |
3 |
| Select one course from the following in the fall or spring: 1 | 3 | |
| Organizational Leadership & Management | ||
| Social Work Practice & Advocacy with Children & Families | ||
| Health Practice & Policy | ||
| SWO 5494 | Part I Advanced Internship | 4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWO 5380 or SWO 5378 |
Clinical Social Work Practice II or Community Social Work Practice II |
3 |
| SWO 5490 | Part II Advanced Internship | 4 |
| SWO 5395 | Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| Credits shared from the MDIV Degree: | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 58 | |
- 1
Students must choose one of these courses but may choose to complete them in the fall or spring semesters. Please consult with the MSW Program Manager to verify course offerings.
Three hours of elective credit is required for the MSW degree; credit for electives from the MDiv are included in the plan of study above.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Three (3) hours of Truett courses, Special Topics courses/seminars (4V80 Special Topics, 5V80 Advanced Special Topics, 5V70 Independent Study in Social Work), and/or other courses approved by the MSW Program Director may be taken to fulfill the elective requirement.
Students in the M.Div./MSW joint degree option should plan their coursework so that the M.Div. and the MSW degrees can be awarded simultaneously. Nevertheless, students who complete all work for the MSW degree can be awarded this degree first and separately; however, a student enrolled in this dual degree option may not receive the M.Div. degree first and separately but must receive the M.Div. degree either simultaneously with the MSW or subsequent to the awarding of the MSW.
Recommended Course Sequence for the Standard M.S.W/M.Div. Program:
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| PRTH 7101 | Spiritual Formation I | 1 |
| THEO 7340 | Introduction to Christian Scriptures 1 | 3 |
| THEO 7341 | Introduction to Christian History and Theology 1 | 3 |
| LEAD 7303 | Leadership for Congregational Ministry | 3 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Spring | ||
| PRTH 7102 | Spiritual Formation II | 1 |
| THEO 7370 | Christian Scriptures I | 3 |
| THEO 7360 | Christian Texts and Traditions I | 3 |
| PAST 7330 | Introduction to Pastoral Care | 3 |
| THEO 7396 | The Baptist Identity | 3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Summer | ||
| THEO 7361 | Christian Texts and Traditions II | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PRTH 7103 | Spiritual Formation III | 1 |
| THEO 7372 | Christian Scriptures II | 3 |
| THEO 7371 | Christian Scriptures III | 3 |
| THEO 7362 | Christian Texts and Traditions III | 3 |
| WOCW 7385 | Introduction to Christian Witness and Mission | 3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| PRTH 7004 | Spiritual Formation Retreat | 0 |
| THEO 7373 | Christian Scriptures IV | 3 |
| PRCH 7316 | Preaching I | 3 |
| THEO 7382 | Constructive Theology | 3 |
| PRTH 7391 | Integrative Seminar: Faith and Practice | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| SWO 5320 | Human Diversity & Social Justice | 3 |
| SWO 5351 | Human Behavior Theory: Person & Environment | 3 |
| SWO 5361 | Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families | 3 |
| SWO 5491 | Foundation Internship I | 4 |
| MENT 7V00 | Mentoring in Ministry | 5 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWO 5362 | Social Work Practice with Groups | 3 |
| SWO 5363 | Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations | 3 |
| SWO 5322 | Social Policy For Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SWO 5381 | Research for Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SWO 5492 | Foundation Internship II | 4 |
| MENT 7V00 | Mentoring in Ministry + | 4 |
| Hours | 20 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Choose either Clinical or Community Specialization: | ||
| SWO 5338 or SWO 5335 |
Clinical Diagnosis in Social Work or Theoretical Frameworks for Community Social Work Practice |
3 |
| SWO 5370 or SWO 5375 |
Clinical Social Work Practice I or Community Social Work Practice I |
3 |
| SWO 5382 or SWO 5384 |
Clinical Evaluation for Practice Improvement or Program Evaluation for Practice Improvement |
3 |
| SWO 5494 | Part I Advanced Internship | 4 |
| Select one course from the following in either the fall or spring: | 3 | |
| Organizational Leadership & Management | ||
| Health Practice & Policy | ||
| Social Work Practice & Advocacy with Children & Families | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWO 5380 or SWO 5378 |
Clinical Social Work Practice II or Community Social Work Practice II |
3 |
| SWO 5490 | Part II Advanced Internship | 4 |
| SWO 5395 | Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Total Hours | 115 | |
- +
Students must submit a course overload this semester.
- 1
These are required courses; however, based upon previous academic
experience, students may petition to waive or substitute these courses. Introductory courses are waived from the degree plan by passing an advanced standing exam (see the Advanced Standing Policy).
MSW
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DUAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| MDIV TOTAL HOURS | 87 | |
| Credits completed for the MDIV Degree | 60 | |
| Credits shared from the MSW Degree | 27 | |
| MSW TOTAL HOURS | 58 | |
| Credits completed from the MSW Degree | 55 | |
| Credits Shared from the MDIV Degree | 3 | |
| TOTAL NON-REPEATING HOURS | 115 | |
Plan of Study Note
The plan of study path recommended for Advanced Standing Dual Degree Students is to complete the MSW program prior to beginning the M.Div. program. Students will enroll in Mentorship (an M.Div.) course alongside their internships. Please contact the MSW Program Manager to discuss your study plan.
M.Div. Curriculum
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory Courses 1 | ||
| THEO 7340 | Introduction to Christian Scriptures | 3 |
| THEO 7341 | Introduction to Christian History and Theology | 3 |
| Spiritual Formation | ||
| PRTH 7101 | Spiritual Formation I | 1 |
| PRTH 7102 | Spiritual Formation II | 1 |
| PRTH 7103 | Spiritual Formation III | 1 |
| PRTH 7004 | Spiritual Formation Retreat | 0 |
| Christian Scriptures | ||
| THEO 7370 | Christian Scriptures I | 3 |
| THEO 7372 | Christian Scriptures II | 3 |
| THEO 7371 | Christian Scriptures III | 3 |
| THEO 7373 | Christian Scriptures IV | 3 |
| Christian Theology | ||
| THEO 7360 | Christian Texts and Traditions I | 3 |
| THEO 7361 | Christian Texts and Traditions II | 3 |
| THEO 7362 | Christian Texts and Traditions III | 3 |
| THEO 7382 | Constructive Theology | 3 |
| THEO 7396 | The Baptist Identity | 3 |
| Christian Ministry | ||
| LEAD 7303 | Leadership for Congregational Ministry | 3 |
| WOCW 7385 | Introduction to Christian Witness and Mission | 3 |
| PRCH 7316 | Preaching I | 3 |
| PAST 7330 | Introduction to Pastoral Care | 3 |
| PRTH 7391 | Integrative Seminar: Faith and Practice | 3 |
| MENT 7V00 | Mentoring in Ministry 2 | 9 |
| Electives | 12 | |
| Credits shared from the M.S.W Degree: | 15 | |
| Total MDIV Hours: | 87 | |
- 1
These are required courses; however, upon previous academic experience, students may petition to waive or substitute these courses. Introductory courses are waived from the degree plan by passing an advanced standing exam (see Advanced Standing Policy).
- 2
During year one of the MSW program, mentoring should be taken alongside the SWO Internship I & II.
M.S.W. Advanced Standing Curriculum
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| Students will follow either a clinical or community Specialization Path. | ||
| SWO 5V80 | Advanced Special Topics 1 | 1 |
| SWO 5338 or SWO 5335 |
Clinical Diagnosis in Social Work or Theoretical Frameworks for Community Social Work Practice |
3 |
| SWO 5370 or SWO 5375 |
Clinical Social Work Practice I or Community Social Work Practice I |
3 |
| SWO 5382 or SWO 5384 |
Clinical Evaluation for Practice Improvement or Program Evaluation for Practice Improvement |
3 |
| SWO 5494 | Part I Advanced Internship | 4 |
| Select one Course from the following in fall or spring: 2 | 3 | |
| Organizational Leadership & Management | ||
| Health Practice & Policy | ||
| Social Work Practice & Advocacy with Children & Families | ||
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWO 5380 or SWO 5378 |
Clinical Social Work Practice II or Community Social Work Practice II |
3 |
| SWO 5490 | Part II Advanced Internship | 4 |
| SWO 5395 | Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| Credits shared from the MDIV Degree: | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
- 1
This course is a 1-hour course entitled: Introduction to Graduate Studies, it is a required introductory course for all Advanced Standing MSW students.
- 2
Students must choose one of these courses but may choose to complete them in the fall or spring semesters. Please consult with the MSW Program Manager to verify course offerings.
Three hours of elective credit is required for the MSW degree; credits for electives from the MDiv are included in the plan of study above.
Master of Divinity/Master of Social Work- Advanced Standing
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DUAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| MDIV TOTAL HOURS | 87 | |
| Credits completed for the MDIV Degree | 72 | |
| Credits shared from the MSW Degree | 15 | |
| MSW TOTAL HOURS | 30 | |
| Credits completed for the MSW Degree | 27 | |
| Credits Shared from the MDIV Degree | 3 | |
| TOTAL NON-REPEATING HOURS | 99 | |
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Three (3) hours of Truett courses, Special Topics courses/seminars (4V80 Special Topics, 5V80 Advanced Special Topics, 5V70 Independent Study in Social Work), and/or other courses approved by the MSW Program Director may be taken to fulfill the elective requirement.
Students in the M.Div./MSW dual degree option should plan their coursework so that the M.Div. and the MSW degrees can be awarded simultaneously. Nevertheless, students who complete all work for the MSW degree can be awarded this degree first and separately; however, a student enrolled in this dual degree option may not receive the M.Div. degree first and separately but must receive the M.Div. degree either simultaneously with the MSW or subsequent to the awarding of the MSW.