Masters
Part-Time or Full-Time
Fall
On-Campus, Online
School of Social Work/Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health
About the Loyola MSW/Master of Public Health
The health and well-being of our communities hinge upon education, equity, and active community engagement. If you want to promote health and wellness and challenge social and health inequities, Loyola University Chicago's MSW/Master of Public Health program equips you to do so.
Providing a multidisciplinary education that covers client-centered and population-based health perspectives, our MPH/MSW dual degree program trains you to address the health and social needs of underserved and vulnerable populations. Through it, you will learn how to work with individuals, groups, communities, and organizations to improve public health and well-being.
Program Structure
The MSW/Master of Public Health is a 75-credit dual degree program. It can be pursued full-time or part-time. The MPH courses will be completed entirely online. The MSW courses are offered weekdays in-person with daytime and evening options, with some courses offered online. If you hold a BSW, you will be eligible for an accelerated MSW.
The MSW program offers the Micro Practice specialization with a track in Advanced Clinical Practice. The MPH program offers a track in Public Health Policy and Management.
The Micro Practice Specialization extends foundation knowledge of generalist practice and requires a critical understanding of diverse theories and their related evidence-informed practice models with a diverse population. Critical analysis is used to examine these models from an antiracist, strengths, and systemic perspective to plan for interventions that are most effective in situations of increased complexity within our global world. Critical thinking skills, reflexivity, and an appreciation and understanding of diverse political, economic, and social systems as they impact micro practice in diverse settings (e.g. schools, mental health clinics, health care facilities, and others), are utilized to assess and engage client systems in prioritizing and managing clinical problems, and treatment goals. Practice modalities from diverse cultural contexts are emphasized to deepen students’ understanding and ability to apply, modify, and develop practice models relevant to clients’ culture and experience of oppression in society.
Students in the Social Work/Public Health MSW/MPH perogram follow a predetermined curriculum in the Advanced Clinical Practice track. The Advanced Clinical Practice track prepares students for micro-level clinical practice across a variety of settings, including hospitals, outpatient practice, extended care facilities, and community mental health agencies. This track is consistent with Loyola University School of Social Work’s mission to provide a transformative education for practice-informed social work.
Why Choose Loyola for Your MPH/MSW Dual Degree?
With experienced faculty and a social justice-oriented curriculum, Loyola’s interprofessional MSW/Master of Public Health program prepares you to become a leader in social work and public health.
- Flexible formats for working professionals
- A top, accredited MSW/Master of Public Health
- Faculty with rich experience
- Built-in internships
Our flexible MSW/MPH program allows you to learn in a variety of formats. The MPH courses will be completed entirely online, while the MSW courses are offered weekdays in-person with daytime and evening options, with some courses offered online.
Attend a respected, accredited MSW/MPH program. Our MSW is ranked #28 in the nation and MPH #70 by the U.S. News and World Report. It is accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) and Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
Learn from real practitioners in social work and public health. Loyola University Chicago faculty bring years of professional practice at the individual, group, and organizational levels to the classroom, along with diverse and valuable research interests.
Gain practical experience in public health and social work with internship opportunities. Our vast network of over 1,000 partner agencies will help you make professional connections and secure an internship relevant to your career interests.
Learn More About Each Individual Degree
Masters | Part-Time or Full-Time | On-Campus | Fall, Spring, Summer
This program is designed to develop professionals who have the confidence and skills to take on the challenge to improve individual and family welfare and empower people within our communities to promote social justice. You will thrive in our program if you have a true passion for social justice issues and a determination to advocate and take action to help transform lives and communities.
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The field of public health is one of the most exciting and dynamic in all of health care and is projected to expand dramatically, creating many roles focused on confronting complex health issues. Through this program, you can position yourself to directly impact the health and well-being of individuals, communities, and populations worldwide.
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MSW/MPH dual degree programs prepare you to work in a wide variety of settings, including schools, hospitals, behavioral and mental health agencies, nonprofit organizations, think tanks, and government agencies.
Specific job options include:
- Public health social worker
- Community health coordinator
- Health care manager
- Policy analyst
- Program director
- Program evaluator
- Researcher
Because Loyola is a member of the Jesuit network of 27 colleges and universities nationwide, our graduates can access career advising services, resume and interviewing assistance, career fairs and events, and employment listings in our Career Services center, as well as at career centers at other U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities.
Job Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook is a good place to start exploring the job outlook and pay potential for specific careers and fields that interest you.
Curriculum and Program Outcomes
While courses for the Social Work/Public Health MSW/MPH program may vary from semester to semester, Loyola’s extensive Academic Catalog will always house the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies, degree requirements, and specialization or concentration options.
Additionally, this resource will provide Social Work/Public Health MSW/MPH learning outcomes, showcasing the commitment to specific skills and growth graduates can expect to achieve following completion of the program.
2024-2025 Catalog
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Loyola's MPH/MSW dual degree program equips you with numerous skills, including:
- Advocacy
- Communication
- Cultural competence
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Program planning and evaluation
- Policy evaluation and development
Costs, Scholarships, and Aid
Loyola University Chicago is committed to making your graduate and professional studies a reality. Our Cost & Financial Aid page can help better inform you about the costs and potential funding opportunities through scholarships, loans, and aid for graduate and professional education.
If you are a current Loyola undergraduate or recent alum, you may be eligible for a Returning Rambler discount. Learn more and see if you qualify on our Returning Rambler Scholarship page.
Tuition and Costs
The Social Work/Public Health MSW/MPH is a dual degree program that awards separate degrees for each program completed. Therefore, cost will equal the summation of each individual degree program's tuition times the number of credit hours taken in that program. Some dual degrees may have shared credits that adjust the total cost of the program. Please view the following pages for more information on each individual program's tuition, and contact the Office of the Bursar with any questions.
Social Work MSWPublic Health MPHApplication Process
Application Deadlines
The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Social Work/Public Health MSW/MPH are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.
Fall: May 1
Application Requirements
Application requirements for the Social Work/Public Health MSW/MPH include:
Official transcripts from all institutions attended
2 Letters of Recommendation
GRE or MCAT Test Score
Resume/CV
Statement of Purpose
Please note the GRE or other Graduate Entrance Exam is only required if your undergraduate GPA is below 3.0.
Statement of Purpose Details
Applicants to the MSW/MPH dual degree program should respond to the following questions in their statement of purpose:
Describe your understanding of both the social work and public health professions. How do you think the values and practice methods of each overlap or complement the other?
Discuss your career interests and goals. In what population or area of social work/public health are you interested? How will a dual education in social work and public health prepare you for work in your area of interest? What do you hope to accomplish with an MSW/MPH?
Discuss your timing to pursue a graduate program now. What personal and/or professional factors have led you to want to pursue an MSW/MPH now? How do you intend to complete the program? How do you plan to balance the academic and field responsibilities of the program with outside responsibilities and obligations?
Official Documents
Official transcripts are those that are sent directly by the college/university to Loyola University Chicago. Transcripts sent by the student to Loyola are considered unofficial documents, and while they may be utilized for initial review of your application, official transcripts are still required. Test scores must be sent directly to Loyola from the testing agency. Official documents should be sent by the institution or testing agency to gradapp@luc.edu.
International Applicant Requirements
An official English language proficiency exam is required for international applicants whose native language is not English. If you have non-U.S. educational credentials, you are required to submit an official transcript evaluation. The transcript evaluation cannot be waived.
Please visit our International Applicant Requirements page for specific information regarding the application process for international students.
Start Your Application
Applying online to the Social Work/Public Health MSW/MPH program is a swift, uncomplicated, and cost-free process. After submission, you can proceed to send and upload any additional requirements.
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