Program Overview

Master of Social Work/Master of Public Health - Dual Degree

The School of Social Work and the Department of Health Science offer a joint MSW/MPH degree program. The two degrees are:

1. Master of Social Work (MSW)
2. Master of Public Health (MPH) in Community Health Education.

Admission Requirements

Students interested in pursuing the joint degree program must:

• Prepare and submit separate admissions applications to both programs
  • Notify each program in writing of the intent to complete the joint degree program
  • Be officially admitted to both degree programs
  • Notify the NMSU Graduate School of the intent to complete the joint degree program

Program Requirements

To complete the joint degree program, students must:

• Complete all course requirements for both degree programs
• Complete separate final examinations for both degree programs

Program Duration

It is anticipated that students in this program will take three academic years to complete the joint MSW/MPH degree programs.