MSW/MPH
Curriculum
The MSW/MPH dual degree program blends coursework from both the School of Social Work and the Master of Public Health (MPH) program into one, three-year program. Students in the dual degree will select the Micro Practice Specialization within the Clinical Social Work concentration, and the Public Health Policy and Management track within the MPH program.
This dual degree maximizes transdisciplinary opportunities for curriculum integration through shared content. The curriculum requires 80.5 credit hours, which can be completed within three years on a full-time basis. The standalone MSW program requires 60 credit hours to complete all graduation requirements, and the MPH program requires 42 credit hours.
Admission
This program begins in the fall term. Applicants to the MSW/MPH dual degree should complete separate applications to each of the programs via Loyola's graduate application portal, indicating on both their intent to pursue the dual degree. For similar requirements, you may use the same documentation for both applications (e.g, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and statement of purpose). Admission requirements shall be applied equitably to individual applicants regardless of age, sex, race, disability, religion or national origin.
Support "cura personalis" – care of the whole person
With a dual degree in social work and public health, you can become a health leader who both understands, anticipates, and responds to health issues on an individual and community level.
Our Commitment to You
Graduates of Loyola's dual MSW/MPH program will have the following knowledge, skills, and professional values to lead in and understand the intersection of social work and public health.
Curriculum
The MSW/MPH dual degree program blends coursework from both the School of Social Work and the Master of Public Health (MPH) program into one, three-year program. Students in the dual degree will select the Micro Practice Specialization within the Clinical Social Work concentration, and the Public Health Policy and Management track within the MPH program.
This dual degree maximizes transdisciplinary opportunities for curriculum integration through shared content. The curriculum requires 80.5 credit hours, which can be completed within three years on a full-time basis. The standalone MSW program requires 60 credit hours to complete all graduation requirements, and the MPH program requires 42 credit hours.
Admission
This program begins in the fall term. Applicants to the MSW/MPH dual degree should complete separate applications to each of the programs via Loyola's graduate application portal, indicating on both their intent to pursue the dual degree. For similar requirements, you may use the same documentation for both applications (e.g, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and statement of purpose). Admission requirements shall be applied equitably to individual applicants regardless of age, sex, race, disability, religion or national origin.