The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology/Master of Social Work (MSW) dual-degree program offers an accelerated program of study for students who want to complete their BA in Sociology in 3.5 years while earning credits toward a Pacific MSW degree, which focuses on social work in health care settings.
"Pacific’s BA+MSW program is one of the most accelerated pathways from a sociology degree to a master's degree in social work in the country. It draws on Pacific's undergraduate teaching strengths in social justice and inequality, as well as its strong reputation in health and human services. The program is helping to train a new generation of social workers in one of the fastest growing professions in California." — Marcia Hernandez, Chair, Department of Sociology
Northern California’s health care social workers are the highest paid in America. In Sacramento, the average salary is $91,000. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2021)
Professor Keith Smith explains what sets Pacific’s Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/Master’s in Public Policy program apart, from its accelerated pathway to our prime campus locations in Stockton, the San Joaquin County seat and Sacramento, California’s state capital.
Department of Sociology Chair: Marcia Hernandez
mhernandez@pacific.edu
Master of Social Work Chair and Program Director: Amanda West
awest@pacific.edu
