The University of Oklahoma
College of Public Health
Department of Health Promotion Sciences
Master of Public Health in Health Promotion Sciences / Master of Social Work
Dual Degree Program (MPH/MSW)
This program awards both degrees upon completion of the 84-credit hour curriculum.
• Public Health
36 credit hours
• Social Work
48 credit hours
Public Health Core Courses (15 Credit Hours):
BSE 5113
Principles of Epidemiology
BSE 5163
Biostatistics Methods I
HAP 5453 U.S. Health Care System
HPS 5213 Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health
OEH 5013 Environmental Health
Health Promotion Required Courses (9 credit hours):
HPS 5453 Theoretical Concepts in Health Promotion
HPS 5563 Program Planning for Health Promotion
HPS 5463 Community Assessment, Organization, and Interventions
Health Promotion Diversity Requirements: (3 credit hours: One of the following)
HPS 5383 Health and Illness in Old Age
HPS 5803 Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Health
HPS 5853 Health and the American Indian
Health Promotion Electives: 6 credit hours from a variety of courses offered.
Additional Public Health Degree Requirements:
• CPH 7003 Integrated Public Health Practice (3 credit hours)
• Certified in Public Health Examination
• Interprofessional Education Requirement
• MPH practicum requirements (exclusive of enrollment in CPH 7941 & CPH 7950)
• Culminating Experience
Social Work Required Courses:
SWK 5103 Generalist Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups
SWK 5233 Human Behavior: Individuals, and Families
SWK 5083 Social Work Research Methods I
SWK 5313 Social Welfare in a Changing World
SWK 5243 Human Behavior: Groups, Organizations, and Communities
SWK 5113 Generalist Practice: Groups, Organizations, and Communities
SWK 5553 Administration in Social Work
SWK 5633 Program Planning and Implementation
SWK 5983 Social Services Monitoring and Evaluation
Social Work Practicum:
SWK 5413 Foundation Practicum I
SWK 5423 Foundation Practicum II
SWK 5820 Practicum III (Must be completed in a public health setting)
Social Work Electives: 3 credit hours
This degree program is subject to the policies and procedures printed in the University of Oklahoma College of
Public Health Bulletin.
9/13/2016