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Abstract
Dual-degree programs in public health and social work continue to proliferate, yet there has been little research on master’s of social work (MSW)/master’s of public health (MPH) graduates. The purpose of this study was to describe and better understand the self-reported professional experiences, identities, roles, and outcomes associated with 1 group of graduates from an established MSW/MPH program. A 57-question electronic survey was administered to 214 alumni in 2010; the response rate was 71.4% (n = 153). Findings provide a snapshot of public health social work alumni experiences, including diverse employment opportunities, high career satisfaction, and a strong sense of reported public health and social work integration in the workplace.
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Betty J. Ruth
Betty J. Ruth is clinical professor and Sara S. Bachman is associate professor at Boston University.
Jamie Wyatt Marshall
Jamie Wyatt Marshall is project director of the Group for Public Health Social Work Initiatives.
Esther E. M. Velásquez
Esther E. M. Velásquez is a doctoral candidate at Harvard University.
Sara S. Bachman
Betty J. Ruth is clinical professor and Sara S. Bachman is associate professor at Boston University.