Dual MPH/MSW Program

Program Highlights & Accreditation

New York University's Dual Degree in Social Work (MSW/MPH) is an interdisciplinary, three-year, full-time program offered in collaboration with the NYU Silver School of Social Work . It allows students to combine social work and public health with a global focus, leading to both a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. The program aims to position graduates for advanced career options in either field. Courses are drawn from relevant programs across six schools at NYU. While specific accreditation bodies like CEPH are not explicitly mentioned for this dual degree on this page, NYU's School of Global Public Health provides general accreditation information via its Accreditation page .

Delivery Modes

This program is offered as a full-time course of study.

Curriculum Overview

The MSW/MPH dual degree requires a total of 93 credits (50 MSW credits/43 MPH credits) for students matriculating in Fall 2024 or later. Students who matriculated prior to Fall 2024 should follow requirements on this checklist , while students matriculating in Fall 2024 or later should follow requirements on this checklist . The curriculum is structured over three years:

• Year One: Focuses on foundational MPH courses (Data-Driven Decision Making, Intro to Global Health, Epidemiology, Global Health Informatics Workshop, Intro to Public Health) and MSW courses (Human Behavior in the Social Environment I & II, Social Welfare Programs & Policies I, Social Work Practice I & II, Practicum Instruction I & II, Diversity, Racism, Oppression, and Privilege, Practice with Groups). Coursework is distributed across Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

• Year Two: Continues with core MPH courses (Biostatistics, Global Issues in Social & Behavioral Health, Global Environmental Health, Fundamentals of Global Health and Development, Health Care Policy, Public Health Management & Leadership) and an MPH elective, alongside advanced MSW courses (Social Work Practice III & IV, Practicum Instruction III & Field Instruction IV). Coursework is distributed across Fall and Spring semesters.

• Year Three: Involves further MPH electives, the Applied Practice Experience (APE) Seminar, the Integrated Learning Experience (ILE) Seminar, an MSW elective, and Human Behavior in the Social Environment III. Coursework is distributed across Fall and Spring semesters. The APE and ILE seminars are 7 weeks each and may be taken in the same semester.

Students engage in practicum instruction as part of the MSW requirements and complete an Applied Practice Experience and an Integrated Learning Experience for the MPH component.

Admissions Requirements

Specific admissions requirements for the MSW/MPH dual degree are not detailed on this page. Prospective students should consult the admissions sections of both the NYU School of Global Public Health and the NYU Silver School of Social Work. Information on applying to MPH dual degree programs can be found on the GPH admissions page . Contact information for admissions offices is provided: [email protected] for the MPH program and [email protected] for the MSW program.

Career & Practical Experience

Graduates of the MSW/MPH program are equipped with skills to pursue professional careers in both social work and public health. The program prepares them for leadership and educational roles in various settings, including:

• Community healthcare settings

• Government agencies

• Non-profit organizations (in the United States and internationally)

The curriculum includes significant practical experience through social work practicums (Practicum Instruction I-IV / Field Instruction IV) and the MPH Applied Practice Experience.