MPH-MSW Dual Public Health Degree

Substance abuse, mental and behavioral health policy and practice, violence incidence and interventions, and access to health care are critical overlapping areas within the public health and social work field that require much-needed attention. The Masters of Public Health-Masters of Social Work (MPH-MSW) dual degree is a perfect fit for those interested in combating these health issues on a larger scale by developing interventions, while still being able to provide individualized direct patient care to the general public, the disadvantaged and the underserved.

Since both fields are vitally concerned with human and social well-being, whether at the micro (clinical practice) or macro (societal and policy) levels, the MPH-MSW dual degree program draws discipline from both social work and public health theories, frameworks, research, and practice. This dual degree will teach students how to improve the health and wellbeing of others through the use of evidence-based practices and multi-level interventions, how to work across systems and professions to reach individuals, groups, communities, and populations, how to reduce risk and promote resilience and how to advance the the science of health disparities research. Students will develop these approaches and skills through courses such as Biostatistics and Research, Public Health Policy and Administration, Epidemiology, Human Behavior in the Social Environment, and Clinical Practice.

Advanced study in both social work and public health deepens knowledge and skills in the interface of the two fields, making graduates attractive candidates in the health and social service job market.

Many MPH-MSW programs prepare graduates to assume leadership positions in managed care organizations and hospitals, in local and state health departments and federal health agencies, and with voluntary health agencies, community-based organizations and advocacy coalitions. Additionally, those with training in direct patient care provide clinical services, often with additional management or planning responsibilities.

Common career opportunities for those who hold an MPH-MSW dual degree include:

Program Coordinator/Manager
Health Educator
Social Service Administrator
Behavioral Health Clinician
Clinical Research Assistant

University	Format	Location	Study Length	Test Requirement	Number of Credits	Accrediting organization
Boston University	On-Campus	Boston, Massachusetts	3+ years	No GRE Required	113	CEPH
Colorado State University	On-Campus	Fort Collins, Colorado	3 years	No GRE Required	87	CEPH
Indiana University / Purdue University of Indianapolis	On-Campus	Indianapolis, Indiana	3 years	No GRE Required	69	CEPH
Johns Hopkins University	On-Campus	Baltimore, Maryland	3 years	No GRE Required	80	CEPH
New York University	On-Campus	New York, New York	3 years	No GRE Required	93	CEPH
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey	On-Campus	New Brunswick, New Jersey	3 years	No GRE Required	73	CEPH
San Diego State University	On-Campus	San Diego, California	3 years	No GRE Required	93	CEPH
Temple University	Hybrid	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	3+ years	No GRE Required	60	CEPH
Tulane University	On-Campus	New Orleans, Louisiana	2.5 years	GRE Required	90	CEPH
SUNY Albany	On-Campus	Albany, New York	3+ years	No GRE Required	91	CEPH
University of Alaska, Anchorage	On-Campus	Anchorage, Alaska	2+ years	GMAT Required	42+	CEPH
The University of Alabama at Birmingham	On-Campus	Birmingham, Alabama	3+ years	No GRE Required	90	CEPH
University of California, Los Angeles	On-Campus	Los Angeles, California	3 years	No GRE Required	139	CEPH
University of Connecticut	On-Campus	Farmington, Connecticut	3+ years	No GRE Required	84	CEPH
University of Georgia	On-Campus	Athens, Georgia	2.5 years	No GRE Required	90	CEPH
University of Illinois at Chicago	On-Campus	Chicago, Illinois	3+ years	No GRE Required	104	CEPH
University of Maryland	On-Campus	Baltimore, Maryland	2 years	No GRE Required	50+	CEPH
University of Missouri	On-Campus	Columbia, Missouri	3 years	No GRE Required	79	CEPH
University of Nebraska Medical Center	On-Campus	Omaha, Nebraska	3 years	No GRE Required	78	CEPH
University of Pittsburgh	On-Campus	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	3 years	No GRE Required	69	CEPH
University of Pennsylvania	On-Campus	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	3 years	No GRE Required	24	CEPH
University of South Carolina	On-Campus	Columbia, South Carolina	2+ years	No GRE Required	50	CEPH
University of South Florida	On-Campus	Tampa, Florida	3 years	No GRE Required	68	CEPH
Wayne State University	On-Campus	Detroit, Michigan	2 years	No GRE Required	42	CEPH
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee	On-Campus	Milwaukee, Wisconsin	2+ years	No GRE Required	45-48	CEPH
Virginia Commonwealth University	On-Campus	Richmond, Virginia	3 years	No GRE Required	81	CEPH
University of Washington	On-Campus	Seattle, Washington	3 years	No GRE Required	72	CEPH

University and Program Name	Study Length	Test Requirement	Number of Credits	Accrediting organization
Fordham University Master of Social Work (MSW) info SPONSORED	As few as 16 months	No GRE Required	33-66	CSWE
George Washington University Master of Public Health info SPONSORED	As few as 12 months	No GRE Required	45	CEPH
Howard University Master of Social Work (MSW) info SPONSORED	As few as 12 months	No GRE Required	45+	N/A
Simmons University Master of Social Work (MSW) info SPONSORED	As few as 9 months	No GRE Required	37-65	CSWE
University of Denver Master of Social Work (MSW) info SPONSORED	As few as 12 months	No GRE Required	54-81 graduate-level credits	CSWE
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Master of Public Health (MPH) info SPONSORED	As few as 20 months	No GRE Required	42	CEPH

Information updated as of April 2020