[FAQ] Should I pursue a joint MSW/MPA(P) program?

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• What do you think of joint MSW/MPA(P) programs?
• Are they ever worth while?
• Have you ever done a joint MSW/MPA(P) program?
• How does obtaining a MSW/MPA(P) degree change my schooling?