BACHELOR OF ARTSMaster of Social Work

The Bachelor of Arts and Master of Social Work Degree Program (submatriculation) at the School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) is an exciting option available to committed, exceptional students in the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania who want the challenge of working directly with clients or with community-based social service organizations as they earn a BA and MSW in 5 years of study. In their senior year, students are placed 2 days a week in educational practicum work in a wide range of social agencies that address a variety of social problems and attend classes 3 days a week. Senior year practicum work, which corresponds with SWRK 6040/6140, is completed between September and the end of June. The MSW educational plan developed for these students allows them to fulfill their undergraduate requirements by the end of their senior year. Advanced master’s level courses round out the MSW degree program in the fifth year.

Requirements for the BA/MSW degree program include:

• third-year undergraduate student status;
• GPA of 3.2 or above; and
• work or volunteer experience in some area of social service.

Attainment of the bachelor’s degree is necessary before entering the fifth year of the program.

The College requires their students to complete and submit a submatriculation application form along with consultation from the College advising office. This form must also be submitted to the SP2 Admissions Office before the application review process can begin. The form can be emailed to apply@sp2.upenn.edu or delivered to the Caster Building (3701 Locust Walk).