Dual Degrees and Cross-Institutional Programs

SP2 provides interdisciplinary study, research, and practice. We offer a range of masters’ level dual degree programs and cross-institutional partnerships with regional institutions for students with the desire to tailor their academic experience and expand on the MSW, NPL, and MSSP programs’ rigorous curriculum.

Internal Dual Degrees

Each of our master’s programs can be combined with one additional degree program. The combinations are as follows: 

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.
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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.
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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.
Learn More About MSSP/Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership

Penn Dual Degrees & Submatriculation

Each of our master’s programs can also be combined with a selection of master’s and doctoral programs from several schools within Penn. MSW offers 10 dual degrees, MSSP offers 4 dual degrees and NPL offers 5. All of the programs can be combined with a Juris Doctor (JD) or Master in Law (ML) from Penn Carey Law School, as well as a Master of Public Health from Perelman School of Medicine. For more information about the other options available at Penn, see the table below and explore the admissions criteria of each program on their respective websites. If you’re a Penn undergraduate student, please visit our submatriculation page.

*Note: NPL Online students are not eligible for dual degree.

MSWMSSPNPL
Juris Doctor (JD)XXX
Master in Law (ML)XXX
Master of Public Health (MPH)XXX
Master of Public Administration (MPA)X
Master of Science in Education (MSED)XX
Master of Environmental Studies (MES)X
Master of BioethicsX
Doctor of Veterinary MedicineX
Master of Business AdministrationX
Master of City PlanningX
Master of Fine ArtsX
Master of Science in CriminologyX

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.
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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.
Learn More About NPL/Master of Public Health

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Learn More About NPL/Master in Law

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Learn More About MSSP/Master of Public Administration

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.
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Cross-Institutional Programs

SP2 maintains formal arrangements with Gratz College and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College that allow students to apply select coursework from each institution toward their primary SP2 degree. These options give students the opportunity to gain expertise from a local institution as a complement to their NPL or MSW degree, while completing separate admissions and enrollment processes at each school.

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.
Learn More About NPL/MA in Hebrew Letters

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.
Learn More About NPL/MA in Jewish Communal Service

NPL Executive Program Partnerships

Penn offers several executive programs for leaders and innovators looking to grow in their understanding and implementation of social impact and innovation. To further supplement these programs, NPL offers an accelerated track for graduates of the programs below in both an on-campus or online format.