Career and Academic Opportunities

The Psychology major affords students with excellent knowledge and research and field experience that will be beneficial to understanding the skills, knowledge, and values associated with the Master of Social Work. The Double Owl Pathway in Psychology - Master of Social Work is an ideal program for students desiring a career in a profession that is designed to “enhance human well-being and meet the basic and complex needs of people with a particular focus on those who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty. It is a profession with meaning, action, diversity, satisfaction, and a variety of options” (NASW).

Students who completed the Psychology undergraduate major and Master of Social Work at KSU can pursue advanced licensure and clinical practice, and/or doctoral studies. Employment options include but are not limited to Behavioral Analysis, School Social Work, Medical Social Work, executive leadership/management in nonprofit organizations and public agencies like the Department of Family and Children Services. Students enrolled in the Master of Social Work program have the option of seeking dual enrollment with the Master of Business Administration program. 

Graduate Program Information

Salary and Career Information

Psychology BS / Social Work MSW Students at desk with teacher assisting them

Double Owl Admission Requirements

Double Owl Admission Requirements 
  • 3.5 GPA in all KSU coursework
  • At least 60 credit hours towards the bachelors
  • At least 30 credit hours in residence at KSU
  • Rolling admission until July 1st
  • Admission to this Double Owl pathway is limited due to accreditation requirements

Double Counted Courses

  • SW 7700 to count for Upper Division Major Elective
  • SW 7702 to count for Upper Division Major Elective
  • SW 7704 to count for Upper Division Major Elective

Pathway of Study

Pathway of Study - Effective Fall 2023

Pathway of Study - Prior to Fall 2023

Suggested Timeline

Apply to Double Owl early in Junior year. Apply to Graduate Program in Senior Year by posted graduate program deadline.

Accepted Double Owl students will need to apply to their Graduate Program by the posted deadline for the semester immediately following graduation with the Bachelors degree.


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Contact Information

Undergraduate Information

Undergraduate Degree
Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Department / College
Department of Psychological Science / Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Social Science Building, Room 4016

Advising Contact
Destiny Dotson, Program Coordinator
ddotson2@kennesaw.edu
470-578-6225

 

Graduate Information

Graduate Degree
Master of Social Work

Department / College
Social Work and Human Services / Wellstar College of Health and Human Services
Prillamen Health Sciences Building, Room 3207

Advising Contact
Alan Kirk, Graduate Program Director
akirk@kennesaw.edu
470-578-3634