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Master of Social Work/Master of Public Health PhD in Social Work/Master of Public Health This joint degree program prepares students for leadership roles in public health, social welfare, and other related organizations and systems where the public’s health is a concern based on the perceived impact of identifiable social problems. The MSW/MPH program requires a three-year curriculum plan. Students will complete the required core courses in both the MSW and the MPH programs. Selected required courses from each program will count as elective courses toward the degree in the other program. A reciprocal agreement between both programs with regards to the acceptance of student electives will facilitate effective curriculum planning. The total number of credits to be taken will be 86 (50 in Social Work and 36 in GSPH). Students will be required to complete two field placements (one in the first year and one in the second) as required by the MSW program. These field placements must be consistent with the practicum requirements of the MPH program. The second field placement will have a public health emphasis and will count as the required MPH practicum experience. All students will be required to complete the GSPH Capstone course and also complete an essay as required by the MPH program. The joint PhD/MPH program, with the MPH emphasis on maternal and child health is designed for social workers seeking academic positions in Schools of Social Work with a Health Care concentration. The overall training program clearly emphasizes leadership training rather than basic professional preparation. All trainees are Masters of Social Work (MSWs) (or equivalent) with at least two years of professional practice experience. The joint PhD/MPH program for Maternal and Child Health Leadership Training in Public Health Social Work is based in the Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences. The program is funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the Health Services and Resources Administration, and has been in operation since 1965 and represents a unique collaboration with the School of Social Work. The program's primary objectives are to train social workers for leadership positions in public health systems and prepare them for research and teaching posts. The program emphasizes a broad range of maternal and child health issues, including infant mortality reduction, adolescent health, youth and maternal substance abuse, services to children with disabilities, injury and violence prevention, child abuse and neglect, pediatric AIDS, and others. Interested students should also contact: University of Pittsburgh; Graduate School of Public Health; Office of Student Affairs; 114 Parran Hall; 130 DeSoto Street; Pittsburgh, PA 15261; 412/624-3002; www.publichealth.pitt.edu