Health Promotion Sciences, M.P.H./Master of Social Work, M.S.W.
About
The Master of Public Health and Master of Social Work (MPH/MSW) is an accelerated dual degree program resulting in an MPH in Health Promotion Sciences from the OUHSC Hudson of Public Health and an MSW from the OU Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work. A total of 88 curriculum hours are required to complete both degrees. Graduates of the dual MPH/MSW degree will work as agents of change to advance the health of individuals, families, and communities and elevate the status of people, populations or communities that experience considerable vulnerability and injustice within Oklahoma and the broader society.
Cost
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they are enrolled in the prescribed courses and to pay tuition and fees at the time designated by the Bursar's Office. Details regarding tuition/fee charges and collection are available from the Bursar's Office.
Admissions
For the general application requirements see our How to Apply page. This specific program also requires:
- Bachelor’s degree or entry-level first professional degree from an accredited institution.
- Must be in good standing with the college or university where currently enrolled or last attended.
- Grade point average of 3.0 or above using the upper-division coursework of the bachelor's degree.
- College Algebra or a higher-level math course.
- Additionally, admissions to the MSW program would be required: MSW (ou.edu)
If after reviewing the qualifications for the Master of Public Health and Master of Social Work (MPH/MSW) program you are unsure of whether you meet them, please contact hcoph@ouhsc.edu. We are here to help and support you as you pursue a career in the health sciences.
Please also review the application requirements and application deadlines found on the How to Apply page.
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CORE COURSES (16 credit hours) | ||
| BSE 5163 | Biostatistical Methods I | 3 |
| BSE 5113 | Principles of Epidemiology | 3 |
| HPS 5213 | Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health | 3 |
| OEH 5013 | Environmental Health | 3 |
| HAP 5453 | U.S. Health Care Systems | 3 |
| HPS 5211 | Qualitative Methods in Public Health | 1 |
| REQUIRED COURSES (15 credit hours) | ||
| HPS 5453 | Theoretical Concepts of Health Promotion | 3 |
| HPS 5563 | Program Planning for Health Promotion | 3 |
| HPS 5463 | Community Assessment, Organization and Interventions | 3 |
| BSE 5633 | Public Health Strategies for Tobacco Control | 3 |
| HPS 5543 | Program Evaluation | 3 |
| ELECTIVE COURSES (3 credit hours) | ||
| 3 credit hours from a variety of MPH courses offered. | ||
| ADDITIONAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| CPH 7003 | Integrated Public Health Practice and Preparedness | 3 |
| MPH practicum requirements (exclusive of enrollment in CPH 7941 & CPH 7950 – can be substituted with SWK 5816) | ||
| Certified in Public Health Examination | ||
| Interprofessional Education Requirement | ||
| Culminating Experience | ||
| SOCIAL WORK REQUIRED COURSES (45 credit hours) | ||
| S WK 5313 | Social Welfare In A Changing World | 3 |
| S WK 5333 | Human Diversity And Societal Oppression | 3 |
| S WK 5373 | Mental Health Service Mental Health Service | 0 |
| S WK 5383 | Soc Wk Research Ii | 3 |
| S WK 5403 | Professional Social Work | 3 |
| S WK 5413 | Social Work Practicum I | 3 |
| S WK 5423 | Social Work Practicum II | 3 |
| S WK 5433 | Human Lifespan Development | 3 |
| S WK 5513 | Client-Centered Direct Pract | 3 |
| S WK 5523 | Macro Systems in Practice | 3 |
| S WK 5816 | Practicum III-Direct Practice | 6 |
| S WK 5826 | Practicum IV - Direct Practice | 6 |
| S WK 5973 | Empirical Social Work Practice: An Integrated Approach | 3 |
| SOCIAL WORK ELECTIVES (6 credit hours) | ||
PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Grade point average of 3.0 or above calculated using the upper-division coursework of the bachelor’s degree.
- Proof of language proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL score of 88 or above for most programs. The MHA program requires a TOEFL score of 100 IBT.
- GRE test is required for all degrees and programs.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR ALL MPH PROGRAMS:
All MPH applicants are required to have some mathematics in their undergraduate program. College Algebra will meet this requirement.