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Explore programs in social work, social policy, and nonprofit leadership. Filter by degree level, program type, or study format to find your best fit.
Our programs are designed to prepare you for leadership in social work, social policy, and nonprofit management. SP2 equips you to excel in your chosen field with rigorous coursework, stellar faculty, innovative research, and a supportive community.
MSW
MASTER’S DEGREE
Master of Social WorkMSW
Become an effective, compassionate social worker committed to impact and the pursuit of social good. Prepare for clinical practice, policy analysis, and community leadership through our CSWE-accredited MSW program.
Career Outcomes:
- Social Worker
- Therapist
- Caseworker
- Mental Health Clinician
- Counselor
- Policy Analyst
- Research Specialist
- Community Organizer
- Format
- Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing
- Location
- On-Campus, Hybrid
MSSP
MASTER’S DEGREE
Master of Science in Social PolicyMSSP
Prepares nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs to guide organizations tackling some of the world’s most complex social challenges.
Career Outcomes:
- Policy Analyst
- Research Specialist
- Consultant
- Data Scientist
- Legislative Aide
- Government Affairs Officer
- Format
- Full-Time, Part-Time
- Location
- On-Campus
NPL
MASTER’S DEGREE
Master of Science in Nonprofit LeadershipNPL
Prepares nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs to guide organizations tackling some of the world’s most complex social challenges.
Career Outcomes:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Development Officer
- Major Gifts Officer
- Director of Corporate Social Responsibility
- Grants & Foundation Relations Director
- Philanthropy Consultant
- Director of Community Impact
- Format
- Full-Time, Part-Time, Accelerated Track
- Location
- On-Campus, Online or Hybrid
DSW
DOCTORAL DEGREE
Doctor of Clinical Social WorkDSW
Advance your clinical expertise with the terminal practice doctorate for licensed social workers. Low- residency format allows you to continue professional practice while deepening specialized knowledge.
Career Outcomes:
- Promotions in clinical settings
- Lecturer, term faculty, practice professor and other non-tenure track position
- Tenure-track positions in small, teaching-oriented programs
- 2 Years Of
- Coursework
- 1 Year Of
- Dissertation Seminar
- Hybrid,
- Annual Immersions
DNPA
DOCTORAL DEGREE
Doctor of Nonprofit AdministrationDNPA
The nation’s first doctoral degree in nonprofit administration. Combines executive education, applied research, and strategic leadership development for senior nonprofit leaders seeking the terminal credential.
Career Outcomes:
- Leadership positions at nonprofits, philanthropic foundations, social enterprises, government and policy organizations, and academic institutions and think tanks
- Consulting and advisory roles
- 2 Years Of
- Coursework
- 1 Year Of
- Dissertation Seminar
- Hybrid,
- Annual Immersions
PhD
DOCTORAL DEGREE
PhD in Social WelfarePhD
Pursue original research and scholarly excellence through our fully funded PhD program. Join a community of scholars advancing social work science, policy research, and interdisciplinary inquiry across SP2’s research centers.
Career Outcomes:
- Faculty positions in schools across different disciplines including Social Work, Public Policy, and Public Health
- Leadership positions in government agencies, nonprofit organizations, think tanks, research institutes, and more
- 4 Years Of
- Coursework
- On-Campus
NPL/MA
CROSS-INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAMS
NPL/MA in Jewish Communal ServiceNPL/MA
Students enrolled in the certificate program can earn both a Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership (NPL) degree from the University of Pennsylvania and an MA in Jewish Communal Services from Gratz College.
NPL/MA Program Details
NPL/MA
CROSS-INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAMS
NPL/MA in Hebrew LettersNPL/MA
The Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership (NPL)/MA in Hebrew Letters with the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College prepares on-campus students to lead Jewish social impact organizations including synagogues, community organizations, and nonprofits.
NPL/MA Program Details
MSSP/MPH
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
MSSP/Master of Public HealthMSSP/MPH
The Master of Science in Social Policy/Master of Public Health (MSSP/MPH) degree is designed to be completed in 2 years as a full-time student.
MSSP/MPH Program Details
MSSP/JD
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
MSSP/Juris DoctorMSSP/JD
The Master of Science in Social Policy/Juris Doctor (MSSP/JD) program prepares students to assume positions of leadership in law and social policy, capable of analyzing and shaping social policy at the local, national, and global levels.
MSSP/JD Program Details
MSW/JD
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
MSW/Juris DoctorMSW/JD
The Master of Social Work/Juris Doctor (MSW/JD) is a joint program sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania Law School and SP2.
MSW/JD Program Details
NPL/MSW
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
NPL/Master of Social WorkNPL/MSW
The Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership/Master of Social Work (NPL/MSW) dual degree program combines the efforts of social work and nonprofit leadership to support students passionate about social change and social impact on both the micro and macro levels.
NPL/MSW Program Details
NPL/MSEd
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
NPL/Master of Science in EducationNPL/MSEd
The Graduate School of Education and SP2 offer two dual degree options for NPL students interested in positively affecting society through a dual perspective.
NPL/MSEd Program Details
NPL/MPH
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
NPL/Master of Public HealthNPL/MPH
The Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership/Master of Public Health (NPL/MPH) dual degree program combines the efforts of public health and nonprofit leadership to support students passionate about public health research and practice and social impact through nonprofits and social enterprises.
NPL/MPH Program Details
NPL/ML
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
NPL/Master in LawNPL/ML
The Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership/Master in Law (NPL/ML) dual degree program prepares graduates for many careers in nonprofit leadership that will benefit from a knowledge of the law and legal principles.
NPL/ML Program Details
NPL/JD
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
NPL/Juris Doctor (JD)NPL/JD
The Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership/Juris Doctor (NPL/JD) is a joint program sponsored by Penn Law and SP2.
NPL/JD Program Details
MSW/MSSP
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
MSW/Master of Science in Social PolicyMSW/MSSP
The Master of Social Work/Master of Science in Social Policy (MSW/MSSP) dual degree program prepares graduates for leadership positions in government, philanthropic foundations, research institutes, nonprofit and non-governmental organizations, and other related settings.
MSW/MSSP Program Details
MSW/NPL
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
MSW/Master of Science in Nonprofit LeadershipMSW/NPL
The Master of Social Work/Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership (MSW/NPL) dual degree program combines the efforts of social work and nonprofit leadership to support students passionate about social change and social impact on both the micro and macro levels.
MSW/NPL Program Details
MSW/MSEd
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
MSW/Master of Science in EducationMSW/MSEd
Students pursuing the Master of Social Work/Master of Science in Education (MSW/MSEd) will understand the learning environment of students, understand schools as organizations, and know how to direct intervention programs.
MSW/MSEd Program Details
MSW/MS
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
MSW/Master of Science in CriminologyMSW/MS
The Master of Social Work/Master of Science in Criminology (MSW/MS) dual degree program adds a focus on criminal justice to the MSW.
MSW/MS Program Details
MSW/MPH
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
MSW/Master of Public HealthMSW/MPH
The Master of Social Work/Master of Public Health (MSW/MPH) dual degree program is open to MSW students in both the clinical and macro concentrations.
MSW/MPH Program Details
MSW/MFA
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
MSW/Master of Fine ArtsMSW/MFA
The Master of Social Work/Master of Fine Arts (MSW/MFA) dual degree program trains students as professional studio artists and social work practitioners, with a focus on the integration of art and social good.
MSW/MFA Program Details
MSW/MCP
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
MSW/Master of City PlanningMSW/MCP
Graduates of the Master of Social Work/Master of City Planning (MSW/MCP) dual degree will gain broad knowledge about the interrelation of the physical, social, and economic systems for urban community services.
MSW/MCP Program Details
MSW/MBE
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
MSW/Masters in BioethicsMSW/MBE
The Master of Social Work/Masters in Bioethics (MSW/MBE) is a dual degree program sponsored by SP2 and the Department of Medical Ethics & Health Policy.
MSW/MBE Program Details
MSW/MBA
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
MSW/Master of Business AdministrationMSW/MBA
As a joint effort of SP2 and Wharton, the dual Master of Social Work/Master of Business Administration (MSW/MBA) program emphasizes multiple, multi-dimensional skills and competencies.
MSW/MBA Program Details
MSW/ML
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
MSW/Master in LawMSW/ML
The Master of Social Work/Master in Law (MSW/ML) dual degree program prepares graduates for careers in social work arenas that may overlap with our legal system, including advocacy, criminal justice, immigration, agency management, policy, and more.
MSW/ML Program Details
MSW/VMD
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
MSW/Doctor of Veterinary MedicineMSW/VMD
The Master of Social Work/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (MSW/VMD) program provides a unique opportunity for students to gain meaningful understanding of both human and animal behavior.
MSW/VMD Program Details
MSSP/ML
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
MSSP/Master in LawMSSP/ML
The MSSP/Master in Law (ML) dual degree program prepares graduates for careers in law and social policy that may overlap with our legal system including advocacy, criminal justice, immigration, management, policy, and more.
MSSP/ML Program Details
MSSP/MSW
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
MSSP/Master of Social WorkMSSP/MSW
The Master of Science in Social Policy/Master of Social Work (MSSP/MSW) dual degree program prepares graduates for leadership positions in government, philanthropic foundations, research institutes, nonprofit and non-governmental organizations, and other related settings.
MSSP/MSW Program Details
MSSP/NPL
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
MSSP/Master of Science in Nonprofit LeadershipMSSP/NPL
The Master of Science in Social Policy/Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership (MSSP/NPL) dual degree program combines the efforts of social policy and nonprofit leadership to support students passionate about social policy, practice, and impact.
MSSP/NPL Program Details
MSSP/MPA
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
MSSP/Master of Public AdministrationMSSP/MPA
The Master of Science in Social Policy/Master of Public Administration (MSSP/MPA) program prepares students to assume positions of leadership in public, nonprofit, and private organizations that develop, influence, or implement policy.
MSSP/MPA Program Details
BA/NPL
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
BA/Master of Science in Nonprofit LeadershipBA/NPL
The Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership (NPL) at SP2 is an innovative degree option available to students in Penn’s College of Arts and Sciences.
BA/NPL Program Details
BA/MSW
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
BA/Master of Social WorkBA/MSW
The Bachelor of Arts and Master of Social Work Degree Program (submatriculation) at SP2 is an exciting option available to committed, exceptional students in the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania.
BA/MSW Program Details
BA/MSSP
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
BA/Master of Science in Social PolicyBA/MSSP
Submatriculation into the Master of Science in Social Policy (MSSP) at SP2 is an exciting option available to committed, exceptional students in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania.
BA/MSSP Program Details
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