MSW/MPH Dual Degree Program

SUNY Stony Brook University

What is public health social work?Public Health Social Work is a rapidly expanding field of practice. These professionals work directly with individuals to improve their lives and conduct rigorous data analysis to promote the well-being of local and global communities.Public health social workers are comprehensively trained to understand and address social issues affecting the health of individuals, families, communities, and populations, such as homelessness, substance use, violence, and environmental contamination.Benefits of the MSW-MPH dual degree at Stony Brook University:Career flexibility: Become eligible for social work licensure (LMSW and/or LCSW) in New York State and national certification as a Health Education Specialist (CHES).Students that are in the Families, Youth and Transition to Adulthood or the Integrated Health specializations are eligible to take the LCSW exam towards licensure. Students in the Community, Policy, and Political Social Action specialization are eligible for the LMSW exam towards licensureCost-efficient: Earn two highly desirable Masters degrees in a shorter period of time.Inter-professional training in a health setting: Participate in an active learning community alongside students and faculty from a variety of health professions in Stony Brook University’s Health Sciences Center, including Medicine, Nursing and Nutrition.Skills gained:Leadership skillsAbility to work in interprofessional teamsClinical and community engagement, assessment and interventionCare coordinationData management and analysis using various software platforms: R, SAS, Stata, and ATLAS.tiBiostatistics and epidemiologyQualitative methods (e.g., running focus groups and conducting in-depth interviews)Community-based participatory researchEnvironmental justice