Social Work and Public Health in Health Service Policy and Management, M.S.W. & M.P.H.
Arnold School of Public HealthCollege of Social Work
Choose a dual degree in social work and health services policy and management to gain the skills needed to manage public health programs and direct population-based health improvement.
Offered through the Arnold School of Public Health and College of Social Work, graduates with this dual degree are prepared for positions in health services management, policy, public health programs, research and education. 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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Marketable Skills
Gain a solid foundation by completing courses in both social work and health services policy and management.
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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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Analytical Reasoning
Breaking down complex problems or situations to identify patterns, connections and solutions
Evaluate Policies
Examining their impact and effectiveness in achieving specific goals or objectives
Interpersonal Skills
Communicating and interacting effectively in a variety of social and professional situations
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Diplomacy
Handling sensitive or delicate situations with tact, sensitivity and professionalism
Advocacy
Promoting or defending a cause or issue often using awareness, education and policy change
Research
Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- Administrator
- Coordinator
- Advocate
- Manager
- Practitioner
Workplace Settings
- Nonprofits
- Medical
- Hospitals
- Research
- Health Care
During my three years in those two programs, I was building a toolkit. That’s what getting those degrees was about for me – getting the skills and knowledge I needed to apply to whatever was next.
