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Master of Social Work in Behavioral Health and Health Care and Public Health Practice

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Boston University

Program Overview

This specialization combines theory and skill development to enable MSW graduates to promote health in multiple domains, including healthcare, public health, and mental and behavioral health. Students learn to advance health equity as members of interdisciplinary teams and prepare for professional leadership to ensure health systems address social determinants of health, as well as needs of specific individuals, families, and communities. Program graduates enter the workforce understanding the unique role of social work to enhance prevention and intervention with diverse populations facing multiple challenges in an ever-changing practice environment.

Program Key Stats

$35713 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

A baccalaureate degree, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on the US 4-point scale, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test,Personal statement,Current resume or CV ,Three references, Transcripts, TOEFL pbt- 600 or higher, IELTS- Academic: 7.0

Career Options

  • Medical/Public Health
  • Substance abuse
  • Mental Health Child Welfare
  • School Social Work

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