Public Health and Social Work University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Overview

The Public Health and Social Work programme at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee offers a sophisticated, dual-degree approach to community well-being. By combining a Master of Social Work with a Master of Public Health, the curriculum prepares students to address complex social, economic, and health disparities through a social justice lens.

This coordinated course of study allows students to engage with both disciplines simultaneously rather than sequentially. This integrated structure ensures that the prevention-focused perspective of public health and the intervention-based methods of social work are deeply embedded in the student's professional identity and practical skill set.

The educational experience is defined by a systems-based framework that encourages critical thinking and cross-sector collaboration.

Why Public Health and Social Work at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee?

The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee provides a distinctive learning environment through the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare. Students benefit from a curriculum that merges population-level prevention with individualised societal intervention, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of modern health and welfare challenges.

A key feature of this programme is the integrated field experience. Beyond standard social work placements, students participate in a combined social work and public health internship. This practical component allows for the immediate application of interdisciplinary theories in real-world settings, supported by expert faculty and professional mentors.

The institution offers specialised pathways within the public health component, allowing students to focus on either Community and Behavioral Health Promotion or Public Health Policy. This customisation, paired with a chosen population emphasis in social work, ensures that graduates possess highly relevant, specialised expertise for their future careers.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 27090 per year
• National fee: USD 27090 per year
• Local fee: USD 13659 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Community and Behavioral Health Promotion
• Public Health Policy
• Social Work Field Program
• Environmental Health Sciences
• Principles of Public Health Policy and Administration
• Perspectives on Community & Behavioral Health

Careers with Public Health and Social Work

Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in a variety of professional environments where health and social welfare intersect. The dual expertise gained at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is highly valued in public health departments, social service agencies, and international non-governmental organisations.

Common career paths include roles in policy analysis, community health administration, and clinical social work. By mastering both population-level strategy and direct intervention, alumni are uniquely positioned to manage complex cases and lead large-scale health promotion programmes in diverse urban and rural settings.