Program Overview

Social Work and Public Health in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, M.S.W. & M.P.H.

Arnold School of Public Health

College of Social Work

Choose a dual degree in social work and health promotion, education and behavior to assess and improve the physical, psychological and social health and well-being of individuals and communities.

Offered through the Arnold School of Public Health and College of Social Work, the program will prepare you to further the empowerment and autonomy of communities by promoting health-related, economic and social justice information through teaching, research and service. Both schools develop graduates equipped to make a difference in people's lives.

Program Highlights

• Dual Degrees

Earn two graduate degrees in less time while also enjoying a cost savings thanks to shared credits between programs.

• Practical Experiences

Complete two years of field education that helps you practice the skills learned in the classroom.

• People-Focused

Improve the health and well-being of individuals and their communities in a variety of settings from urban to rural.

• Prime Location

Enjoy access to state government and governmental agencies through our location in the capital city.

What You’ll Study

Two complementary and distinct programs provide graduates with skills both in individual and family case management and in program planning, implementation and evaluation. Students engage directly in service through practicums and internships. Our graduates are employed in hospitals, health departments and health care corporations.

Building Skills

Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.

• Advocacy

Promoting or defending a cause or issue often using awareness, education and policy change

• Collaboration

Working with others to achieve a common goal or objective

• Research

Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems

• Interprofessional Collaboration

Working with professionals from different disciplines to provide coordinated care or services

• Evaluate Policies

Examining their impact and effectiveness in achieving specific goals or objectives

• Problem Solving

Identifying, analyzing and resolving problems or challenges using creative and effective strategies

Using your degree

Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.

• Potential Careers
  • Researcher
  • Practitioner
  • Case Manager
  • Program Evaluator
  • Program Manager
  • Evaluation Specialist
• Workplace Settings
  • Nonprofits
  • Health Care
  • Hospitals
  • Corporations
  • Higher Education

Advanced Degrees

Advance your career or options with post-graduate education.

• Doctorate
  • Social Work, Ph.D. College of Social Work
  • Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Ph.D. Arnold School of Public Health

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