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Overview
Vision Statement
The Social Work - Public Health program at the University of Nebraska Omaha offers interdisciplinary preparation in the fields of social work and public health leading to the master of social work and the master of public health degrees, with fewer required credit hours than it would take to obtain these degrees independently.
This dual degree program prepares students to provide the range of advanced social work services and assume leadership in the public health sector to promote and protect physical and mental health, with a focus on population-based services, prevention, collaboration, and strategies and policies grounded in basic science.
Students beginning the MSW/MPH program at the MSW Foundation level must complete 81 credit hours total. Students beginning the MSW/MPH program at the Advanced Standing level, must complete 57 credit hours total.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Social Welfare Policy
Institutional Opression
Foundations of Public Health
Health Service Administration
Epidemiology in Public Health
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
78 SCH
- 78 credit hour program available to applicants who do not hold a BSSW degree
- 54 credit hour program available to applicants who have earned a BSSW degree
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Social Work Public Health View 544 other Masters in Social Work in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Transcript-Undergraduate weighted cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Three Letters of Reference.
- Resume.
- Statement of Purpose.
- Writing Sample.
- Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English.
- GRE scores.
- Complete an application & upload requirements.
- A non-refundable application fee of $50.00 (U.S. dollars) is required.
- Submit official transcripts and test scores.
- Submit financial requirements for I-20 processing.
- Submit final degree evaluation.
Tuition Fee
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International
16374 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16374 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
16374 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16374 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
7752 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7752 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Omaha
985 - 1520 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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