MSW/MPH?

[Emarouk]

Is anyone applying for or enrolled in a MSW/MPH program? I'm planning on starting in an MSW program and then adding a MPH, hopefully at UW. I'd love to hear any insights on this combination you may have...

[U-M_Detroiter]

I am also considering doing the same thing at Michigan. I am interested in social/health policy as it relates to cancer patients. I am still contemplating it because after talking to an advisor at UMich, she said that I will be able to take several public health classes over my MSW course that I would take in an MPH program. From what I've heard from others, the job outlook is relatively the same even with both degrees. Although, at UMich, you get an internship in each program, which could increase your chances of getting a great job, I would assume. 

[Emarouk]

Yeah...the research I've done seems to say that the salary and career path is fairly similar. My issue is that I'm interested in doing an MSW for a more micro approach and then the MPH for a more macro/policy approach.

I'm interested in working with immigrant populations, women and children in particular. In this globalized economy where labor is commodified, many people are forced to migrate across borders for work. So many of these people are subject to structural violence, the "clinical gaze", etc. I want to be able to work one on one with members of this community and also work on larger public health issues and populations. UW has a MPH with a global focus that looks amazing! Another year means a lot more money though...

I am also considering doing the same thing at Michigan. I am interested in social/health policy as it relates to cancer patients. I am still contemplating it because after talking to an advisor at UMich, she said that I will be able to take several public health classes over my MSW course that I would take in an MPH program. From what I've heard from others, the job outlook is relatively the same even with both degrees. Although, at UMich, you get an internship in each program, which could increase your chances of getting a great job, I would assume.