MPH/PhD Social Work

Master of Public Health in Behavioral and Community Health Sciences and Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work

This joint program with the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Social Work prepares students to fulfill leadership roles in public health systems or academic settings with a particular focus on maternal and child health. Students in this program, have opportunities to work with local organizations on a variety of planning, evaluation, and research activities.

Application Process

Students must apply separately to the School of Social Work and the School of Public Health.

Requirements

72 credits, including coursework and research
Foundational public health courses
Advanced courses in health communications, program planning, and behavioral theories
Advanced courses in research methods and statistics
Advanced dissertation research in an area of specialization

Full Program Information

Student Handbook

Social Work Requirements

Competencies

Graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate ability to apply principles of community-based participatory research and practice to community health assessment
Develop quantitative and qualitative skills that can be applied to program planning and evaluation

Demonstrate process of planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and policies
Communicate in writing information to the public, to stakeholders and to policymakers

Apply theory to program planning and evaluation

All graduates also achieve the core and cross-cutting competencies for Pitt Public Health MPH students.