SOCIAL Work
Social workers committed to impact and the pursuit of social good.
The current context of the world makes it clear that the need to pursue social change and social good has never been greater—and effective social change requires exceptionally well-trained social workers. The University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) offers both a Master of Social Work with full-time, part-time, and Advanced Standing options and a Doctorate in Clinical Social Work.
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Master of Social Work
Fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the Master of Social Work (MSW) Program empowers you to become the type of committed and compassionate social work leader that today’s complex world needs more than ever. Learn more about our renowned faculty, curriculum, diverse practicum placements, and commitment to social good and meaningful change.
Doctorate in Clinical Social Work
The Doctorate in Clinical Social Work (DSW) Program allows ambitious, MSW-prepared social workers to advance their education in just three years—without putting their careers on hold. Become a clinical expert, inspired educator, and real-world scholar through a convenient blend of online evening classes and on-campus immersion experiences.
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Student Life
07/22
SP2 students gain hands-on experience through integrated behavioral health fellowship at CHOP
Master of Social Work (MSW) students at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) are helping strengthen integrated behavioral health services for children and families across Philadelphia through a new partnership with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
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Faculty & Research
07/21
How extreme heat affects the economy
R. Jisung Park, an environmental and labor economist at the School of Social Policy & Practice, discusses climate change and the impact of extreme heat on academic success and worker productivity.
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Alumni
07/20
Leading with a social work lens: A Q&A with Kimberly Browne, MSW’06
Alumna Kimberly Browne, MSW’06, reflects on her SP2 experience, the moments that shaped her professional journey, and why she believes social workers belong at the executive table.
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Mai Le, JD, MSW
Administrative Director, MSW Program
215 746 4031
Jeff Johnson-Curry
Administrative Coordinator, DSW Program
215 573 7133