ACADEMICS
The world needs leaders equipped with tools to make a difference.
The School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) will prepare you to become one of those leaders, as a policy maker, practitioner, educator, activist, and more. You’ll draw on the numerous resources the University of Pennsylvania has to offer, immersing yourself in a program that is equal parts analytical and practical. It’s an education and an experience that equips you to harness the power of policy and practice to make lasting positive change.
Academic Offerings
Master’s Programs
Our diverse master’s programs equip you with the theoretical skills and practical experience you need to make a lifetime of impact.
Doctoral Programs
Prepare to make your mark as an advanced social work scholar or practitioner through our rigorous PhD in Social Welfare and Doctorate in Clinical Social Work programs.
Dual Degree Programs
We partner with other schools from across Penn to offer dual degrees in a range of different disciplines.
Certificate Programs & Specializations
Enhance your SP2 experience by digging deep into a specific sub-specialty or area of interest.
Partnerships
Unique partnerships with organizations around the world provide novel opportunities for transdisciplinary collaboration.
Continuing Education: OpenSP2
We provide a wide range of flexible, convenient, and relevant continuing education and professional development offerings.
“Here at SP2, we are looking for critical thinkers committed to making impactful change in our world. Each year, I look forward to welcoming a new cohort of students knowing that they will be impacting societal change on many levels.”
–Mary Mazzola, Associate Dean, Enrollment Management and Global Outreach
Explore Our Programs
Master’s Programs
Dual Degree Programs
Submatriculation for Penn Undergrads
MSSP Dual Degree Programs
MSSP/Master of Public Administration (MPA)
MSSP/Master of Public Health (MPH)
MSSP/Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership (NPL)
MSSP/Master of Social Work (MSW)
MSW Dual Degree Programs
MSW/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (VMD)
MSW/Master of Business Administration (MBA)
MSW/Master of City Planning (MCP)
MSW/Master of Public Health (MPH)
MSW/Master of Science in Criminology (MS)
MSW/Master of Science in Education (MSEd)
MSW/Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership (NPL)
MSW/Master of Science in Social Policy (MSSP)
NPL Dual Degree Programs
NPL/Master of Environmental Studies (MES)
NPL/Master of Public Health (MPH)
NPL/Master of Science in Education (MSEd)
Certificate Programs & Specializations
MSSP Certificate Programs
Certificate for Applied Data Ethics, Law, and the Social Good
Global Human Rights Certificate
MSW Certificate Programs & Specializations
Ann Nolan Reese Penn Aging Certificate (PAC)
Certificate for Applied Data Ethics, Law, and the Social Good
Child Well-Being & Child Welfare Specialization
Criminal Justice Specialization
Global Human Rights Certificate
Goldring Reentry Initiative (GRI)
Graduate Certificate in Latin American and Latinx Studies (LALS)
MSW/Home-School Visitor Certificate Program
Social Work in Health Care Specialization
NPL Certificate Programs
Certificate for Applied Data Ethics, Law, and the Social Good
Doctoral Programs
Partnerships
Continuing Education: OpenSP2
Executive & Certificate Programs
Professional Certificate in Organizational Leadership in Social Work
Advanced Certificate in Oncology Social Work Practice
Executive and Certificate Programs
Online Programs from the Center for Social Impact Strategy
Online Programs for Social Workers and Social Welfare Fields