Everything is possible when we work together for change.
We believe that exploring the intersections in social work, public health and social policy creates stronger solutions to complex societal and health issues. Whatever your passion, our innovative programs, supportive community and top faculty will guide you to be an agent of change.
Find your program:
Work with people and communities on issues like mental health, community development, social justice and child well-being.
Challenge and improve systems and policies related to healthcare, disease prevention and urban design to create safer, healthier communities.
Weave disciplines like social policy, business, law, education and medicine together with public health and social work to tackle complex issues in new ways.
We’re here to support your work.
68+
Countries Home to our Alumni
400+
Field Sites Affiliated with our Programs
$10.4m
In scholarships awarded each year
It’s your chance to make a difference.
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“I want a world where no one is blind due to preventable causes; I aspire to become a global leader in this effort.”
Dawit Buda, MPH ’17, Director of Programs for Orbis International, working to reduce blindness in Ethiopia
Our programs go beyond strong academics
We’ve built an ecosystem with paths into the communities you want to work in. We’ve nurtured relationships with researchers, activists, and change-makers who will be your partners as well.
Global Opportunities
At the Brown School, students have unique opportunities to effect change all over the world. Both practica and research take our students beyond our borders to build their capacity to support the regions, issues and people they care about.
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