Social Work and Public Health in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, M.S.W. & M.P.H.
Arnold School of Public HealthCollege 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
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Dual Degrees
Earn two graduate degrees in less time while also enjoying a cost savings thanks to shared credits between programs.
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Practical Experiences
Complete two years of field education that helps you practice the skills learned in the classroom.
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People-Focused
Improve the health and well-being of individuals and their communities in a variety of settings from urban to rural.
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Prime Location
Enjoy access to state government and governmental agencies through our location in the capital city.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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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
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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