MSW Program
Dual Degree and Specializations
Dual Degree Program in Social Work and Public Health
Program Overview
The Boston University dual degree program in Social Work and Public Health is an interdisciplinary course of study leading to the award of both the Master of Social Work (MSW) and the Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees.
Established at Boston University in 1981, this unique program is based on the recognition that the social work profession's involvement in public health is extensive, and that new roles for social workers trained in public health continue to develop. These opportunities include a broad range of public health social work activities such as prevention and health promotion; health program planning, development and evaluation; health policy analysis; management at local, state, national and international levels; and public health advocacy. Public health and social work share a historic mission to promote social justice and to protect and enhance community well-being. Public health social workers draw from both field's research and skills to help solve social health problems such as HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, and violence.
The objective of the Boston University dual degree program in Social Work and Public Health is to make it possible for students interested in public health social work to complete both degrees over the course of three years. The graduate emerges with a rich educational background, extensive field experience, and the competencies to work in many areas of the health care system. The career options of graduates are numerous, diverse, and exciting; dual practitioners can expect to find a myriad of opportunities in transdisciplinary practice.
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