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Master's Programs

Important Update

The Education Department is not accepting new graduate students for the MSW/Master of Arts in Education (dual degree) at this time. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Graduate Studies (artscigradadmissions@wustl.edu).

Master's Degrees

MS in Deaf Education

The Master of Science in Deaf Education (MSDE) program trains teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing, preparing them as professionals with the knowledge and skills to work in a variety of settings with children of all ages. The program is accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Council on Education of the Deaf (CED).

Learn more about the MS in Deaf Education

MSW/Master of Arts in Education (dual degree)

Students from this program earn a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the Brown School and a Master of Arts in Education (MA Ed) degree from the Department of Education in Washington University's Graduate School. MSW/MA Ed graduates will fill a significant local and national need for professionals who can address students’ social and emotional needs, as well as their academic achievement.

Learn more about the MSW/MA Ed