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Advancing Social Work, Public Health & Social Policy Menu Academics Master of Social Work Master of Public Health Master of Social Policy Dual Degrees 3-2 Programs PhD in Social Work PhD in Public Health Sciences AIBDA Certificate Global Opportunities Field Education Faculty &＃038; Research Faculty Professors of Practice Research Professors Teaching Professors, Senior Lecturers &＃038; Scholars Visiting &＃038; Adjunct Emeritus Faculty Research Centers Faculty Recruitment Resources &＃038; Initiatives Professional Development Clark-Fox Policy Institute Community Partnerships Field Instructor Resources Driving Equity 2030 Open Classroom Advanced Learning Certificates Grand Challenges for Social Work News Most Recent News Alumni Students Social Work Practicum Public Health Policy Faculty Research Community Engagement Diversity Global Life at Brown Admitted Student Resources Life at Brown School Our Facilities Student Support Student Groups & Events Student Body Profile Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Career Engagement International Student Support Brown School Library Student Blog St. Louis Region Washington University Apply About Driving Equity 2030 Events Alumni Contact Us Brown School › Academics › Master of Social Work › Policy Specialization Policy SpecializationThis specialization prepares students to pursue policy changes on a wide variety of issues that affect marginalized populations. Students develop competencies in policy design and analysis; research and writing for policy deliverables like policy briefs and white papers; planning and executing advocacy campaigns; and lobbying. In the context of careers such as legislative aides, policy analysts, community organizers and lobbyists, students are ready to confront issues of health care reform, urban education and income disparity. Students graduating with the Policy specialization are qualified for a broad range of policy-related careers in the public, voluntary and private sectors. This specialization prepares students to find high-impact policy positions at local, state and national levels both the executive and legislative branches of government. Career Paths Our recent graduates have been employed in positions such as: Community Organizer Communication Specialist Legislative Aide Lobbyist Policy Analyst REQUIRED CONCENTRATION EVALUATION COURSE: Social Policy Analysis and Evaluation (3 credits) SPECIALIZATION REQUIREMENTS: 9 CREDITS Policy Design Lab (3 credits) State Level Lobbying (3 credits) Social Policy Analysis and Evaluation (3 credits) An additional Policy Course (any S40) (3 credits) PRACTICUM The Policy specialization requires 120 hours of policy-related tasks during the concentration practicum. Sample Policy practicum sites include: Ada S. McKinley Community Services Asian Amercian Youth Foundation SKIP Designed Rici Foundation Environmental Defense Fund City of St. Louis Treasurer&＃8217;s Office National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Policy specialization students also have opportunities to pursue practica with legislators and other policy-makers in Missouri’s capital, Jefferson City, as well as in Washington, D.C. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES The Brown School hosts an active program of education, discourse and research to promote reasoned, evidence-based public policy. Students benefit from panels, lectures and visits from policymakers, as well as sponsored practicum and networking opportunities with a policy focus. Specialization ChairAnna Goldfarb Shabsin holds both her JD and her MSW degrees and has used them in combination to inform her teaching and practice. Prior to joining Brown, Anna practiced law in St. Louis for a decade. Featured Graduate“Whether you are a future analyst or advocate, the Brown School brings a critical analysis of social problems—plus an emphasis on evidence-based interventions, innovative transdisciplinary solutions, and serving as partners of and advocates for marginalized communities.&＃8221;—AARON BESWICK, MSW/MPH ’15, SENIOR POLICY MANAGER, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH Quick Links: Apply About Brown School Contact Us Directions Academic Professional Integrity Policy Native Land Acknowledgement wustl.edu Keep Up with Our Latest News, Research and Insights: Support the Campaign: to Grow. to Lead. to Change. --> Founded in 1925, the George Warren Brown School was named with a generous gift from Betty Bofinger Brown in memory of her late husband. Copyright 2024 by Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis Washington University  •  One Brookings Drive   •  St. Louis, MO 63130 Apply Info Sessions Request Info