Psychology Partnership Programs

Bridge Program

Psychology majors may take two classes in the Graduate School of Social Work at Dominican University during their senior year (listed below). These courses count as 300-level classes toward the psychology major and may be applied to the master’s degree in social work (MSW). Students desiring a career in social work and who wish to attend the Dominican University Graduate School of Social Work must apply for admission prior to registering for courses in social work. Successful completion of these courses does not guarantee admission to this graduate program.

• SWK 513 - Human Behavior in The Social Environment
    
• SWK 514 - History of Social Work & Social Welfare
    

5-Year BA/MSW

Psychology majors have the option of pursuing a track that leads to completion of a Master of Social Work degree in approximately one year after obtaining their Bachelor of Arts degree. Acceptance into the Graduate School of Social Work is contingent upon completion of all undergraduate requirements in the major, and an overall grade point average of 3.25. Students who are interested in the 5-year BA/MSW should meet with the chair of the psychology department soon after they declare their major and before they achieve junior standing.