MSW/MPH

Program Overview

This joint program from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and University of Maryland School of Social Work grants a dual degree in Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Social Work (MSW). Students complete both degrees in three years, with a reduced course load compared to enrolling in each program separately. The program combines population-based perspectives with social work training, preparing graduates for careers in service planning and evaluation.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the University of Maryland School of Social Work offer a dual degree program leading to a Master of Public Health (MPH) and a Master of Social Work (MSW). This program aims to equip students with a population-based perspective and expertise in quantitative sciences, combined with social work training. The goal is to prepare graduates to be effective members of the social work community, capable of planning, implementing, and evaluating service programs.

Other:

• Students complete both the MSW and MPH programs with fewer courses than if they had enrolled in each program separately.
• Year 1: MSW coursework, University of Maryland School of Social Work
• Year 2: MPH coursework in the 11-month, full-time format
• Year 3: MSW coursework, University of Maryland School of Social Work
• There are no additional MPH core course requirements for MPH/MSW students.
• The standard MPH admissions prerequisite of two years of health-related work experience is waived for this program.
• Applicants must apply separately to the Bloomberg School and the University of Maryland School of Social Work.
• The application to the MPH program is processed through SOPHAS, and applicants should indicate the appropriate year they will begin the MPH program.