Our students join us from around the world, bringing with them a host of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences, and embodying SP2’s commitment to using their knowledge and skills to build community and to advance the social good. During their time here they engage in innovative research and meaningful fieldwork, striving every day to make lasting change and a meaningful impact in Philadelphia and beyond.

“A central imperative for social work, policy, and practice is the fundamental need to think conscientiously about the individuals, groups, and communities these disciplines will affect most. We are resolute in our intention to educate students of social policy and practice to embrace difference and build community in all its dimensions, and to create cutting-edge scholarship that enables our field to more effectively promote social good.”

– Sara S. Bachman, PhD, Dean

Program Curriculums

Our focus on social good demands a multifaceted approach to recognizing and celebrating the many identities, experiences, histories, and aspirations that animate our local and global community. This commitment permeates all five of our rigorous degree programs (MSW, MSSP, NPL, PhD, and DSW), helping bind these programs to SP2’s overarching mission: producing the best social service providers, policymakers, and nonprofit leaders in the world.

Visiting Scholars

Since 1908, the School has served as a temporary home for hundreds of Visiting Scholars joining us from around the world. This tradition of welcoming the best and brightest from abroad continues today, and many international scholars regard SP2 as their research home while in the United States.

Events

09/10

Admissions Info Session

Doctorate in Clinical Social Work (DSW) Online Information Session

This information session will be an excellent opportunity to learn more about our Doctorate in Clinical Social Work (DSW) program. Program staff and leadership will be on-hand to answer all […]

Events

09/16

Admissions Info Session

PhD in Social Welfare Online Information Session

This information session will be an excellent opportunity to learn more about our PhD in Social Welfare program. Program staff and leadership will be on-hand to answer all of your […]

News

SP2 students standing outside the Caster building on Locust Walk

Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice launches nation’s first practice doctorate in nonprofit administration

Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) is proud to announce the launch of the Doctorate in Nonprofit Administration (DNPA), the first practice-based doctoral program in the nation focused exclusively on leadership for nonprofit administrators.


Contact Us

Joretha N. Bourjolly, MSW, PhD

Associate Dean for Community Cultivation & Engagement

215 898 8444

jerri@upenn.edu