May 01, 2024

2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

Social Work MSW/MPH

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The MSW/MPH program incorporates a public health perspective into social work practice to address health disparities and create change in individuals’ lives and health care policy. This collaborative program between the School of Public Health and Health Professions and School of Social Work enables students to earn both Master in Public Health (MPH) and Master of Social Work (MSW) degrees and reduces the amount of time and credits compared to completing both programs separately. The MSW/MPH program offers both traditional and advanced standing tracks and incorporates our signature trauma-informed and human rights perspectives.

Traditional MSW/MPH Program

Health Services Administration Concentration Curriculum

*These courses count towards the degree requirements for both the MPH and MSW degrees.

First Year

Fall Semester (15.5 credits)

SW 500LEC - History and Policy Credits: 3
SW 505LEC - Theo of Human Beh & Dev Credits: 3
SW 510LEC - Scientific Methods in SW Credits: 3
SW 520LLB - Interventions 1 Credits: 3
SW 550LEC - Field Instruction 1 Credits: 3
SW 555SEM - Field Seminar Credits: 0.5

Spring Semester (16.5 credits)

SW 503LEC - Diversity and Oppression Credits: 3
SW 506LEC - Theo of Org Behv & Dev Credits: 3
SW 514LEC - Evaluation in Social Work Credits: 3
SW 521LEC - Interventions II Credits: 3
SW 551LEC - Field Instruction 2 Credits: 4
SW 555SEM - Field Seminar Credits: 0.5

Second Year

Fall Semester (15 credits)

EEH 530LEC - Intro to Health Care Credits: 3 *
CHB 501LEC - Study of Health Behavior Credits: 3 *
STA 527LEC - Statistical Analysis I Credits: 3
STA 527REC - Statistical Analysis I Credits: 1
EEH 536LEC - Health Policy in the US Credits: 3
EEH 590SEM - Leadership, Collaboration and Negotiation in Public Health Credits: 2

Spring Semester (17 credits)

EEH 500LEC - Introduction to Epidemiology Credits: 3
EEH 550LEC - Environmental Health Credits: 3
EEH 532LEC - Financial Management for Public Health Professionals Credits: 3
EEH 520LEC - Biological Basis Ph Credits: 3
EEH 538LEC - Intro to Health Economics Credits: 3
CHB 507SEM - Public Health Interprofessional Teams & Practice Credits: 2

Third Year

Fall Semester (16 credits)

SW 542SEM - Perspectives in Trauma and Human Rights Credits: 3
SW 552LEC - Field Instruction 3 Credits: 4
SW 564LEC - Administ/Managemt Credits: 3 *
Select 1 from: Advanced Interventions Courses
Select 1: MPH Elective

Spring Semester (15 credits)

Select 1 from: Advanced Interventions Courses , Advanced Topics Courses , or Elective Courses

SW 553LEC - Field Instruction 4 Credits: 3 *
SW 569LEC - Community Social Work Credits: 3 *
EEH 630TUT - MPH Culminating Project Credits: 1 - 3
Select 1: MPH Elective

Total Credit Hours: 95

3.0 Degree GPA required

Community Health and Health Behavior Concentration Curriculum

*These courses count towards the degree requirements for both the MPH and MSW degrees.

First Year

Fall Semester (15.5 credits)

SW 500LEC - History and Policy Credits: 3
SW 505LEC - Theo of Human Beh & Dev Credits: 3
SW 510LEC - Scientific Methods in SW Credits: 3
SW 520LLB - Interventions 1 Credits: 3
SW 550LEC - Field Instruction 1 Credits: 3
SW 555SEM - Field Seminar Credits: 0.5

Spring Semester (16.5 credits)

SW 503LEC - Diversity and Oppression Credits: 3
SW 506LEC - Theo of Org Behv & Dev Credits: 3
SW 514LEC - Evaluation in Social Work Credits: 3
SW 521LEC - Interventions II Credits: 3
SW 551LEC - Field Instruction 2 Credits: 4
SW 555SEM - Field Seminar Credits: 0.5

Second Year

Fall Semester (15 credits)

CHB 501LEC - Study of Health Behavior Credits: 3
EEH 530LEC - Intro to Health Care Credits: 3
STA 527LEC - Statistical Analysis I Credits: 3
STA 527REC - Statistical Analysis I Credits: 1
CHB 525LEC - Health Disparities Credits: 3
EEH 590SEM - Leadership, Collaboration and Negotiation in Public Health Credits: 2

Spring Semester (14 credits)

EEH 500LEC - Introduction to Epidemiology Credits: 3
EEH 550LEC - Environmental Health Credits: 3
CHB 505LEC - Applied Statistics for PH Credits: 3
CHB 507SEM - Public Health Interprofessional Teams & Practice Credits: 2
CHB 502LEC - Health Behavior Change Credits: 3

Third Year

Fall Semester (16 credits)

SW 542SEM - Perspectives in Trauma and Human Rights Credits: 3
SW 552LEC - Field Instruction 3 Credits: 4
SW 564LEC - Administ/Managemt Credits: 3 *
Select 1 from: Advanced Interventions Courses
CHB 523LEC - Introduction to Program Planning and Evaluation Credits: 3

Spring Semester (15 credits)

Select 1 from: Advanced Interventions Courses , Advanced Topics Courses , or Elective Courses

SW 553LEC - Field Instruction 4 Credits: 3 *
SW 569LEC - Community Social Work Credits: 3 *
CHB 630LAB - Culminating Project Credits: 1 - 3
Select 1: MPH Elective

Total Credit Hours: 92

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

67-95 Hours

Time-To-Degree

3 Years

Application Fee

$100

Program Contact

Lauren McGowan
685 Baldy Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: swinfo@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-1254

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.