Dual Degree Programs
Master of Social Work/Master of City Planning (MSW/MCP)
Reviewed 11/08
Philadelphia offers a vibrant and challenging context for students whose passion is to improve the urban environment. Graduates of the dual degree in social work and city and regional planning will gain broad knowledge about the interrelation of the physical, social, and economic systems for urban community services; competence in analysis and development of intervention strategies to humanize these services; and the development of a philosophical base for professional practice that instills a commitment to improve the quality of life for people in urban communities.
The blended curriculum covers three years and may include one intervening summer. Students are enrolled in both the School of Design and the School of Social Policy & Practice, and take the required courses in each curriculum. Upon successful completion of the joint program, the student is awarded the degrees of Master of Social Work (MSW) and Master of City Planning (MCP). (See also www.design.upenn.edu/new/cplan/master.htm)
MSW/MCP General Program of Study
updated 6/15/05
This represents a sample course grid. Each student will meet with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs to create an individually designed course schedule.
Year 1 at SP2 |
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Fall SW 604+Field |
Spring SW 614+Field |
Summer after Year 1 (or after Year 2) |
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Possible course at CPLN |
Year 2 at CPLN |
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Fall CPLN 615 Intro to Housing CPLN 521 Statistics [counts as SW Research Option] CPLN 723 Planning Law CPLN 540 Intro to City Planning CPLN 601 Serving CBD’s thru Special Districts |
Spring CPLN 550 Imagining Cities [Counts as SW Free Elective] CPLN 600 Planning Workshop CPLN 712 Inner City Revitalization [Counts as SW Free Elective] CPLN 648 Conflict Res. & Negot. Strat. [Counts as SW Macro Practice Elective] CPLN 634 Regional Economics [or CPLN 633 Urban Economic Analysis] |
Year 3 at SP2 & CPLN |
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Fall SW 708+Field CPLN 624 – Quantitative Planning Methods SW 7xx (SW Macro Practice Elective – in Fall or Spring) |
Spring SW718+Field CPLN 701 Planning studio (2 credits) [**Meets on Thursdays 12-6pm ) |
MSW completed in May of Year 3
MCP completed in May of Year 3
Note: Students applying to dual degree programs must make separate applications to both schools.
