Fall 2020 Information

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  • Penn on the World after COVID-19

    Amartya Sen Professor of Health Equity, Economics and Professor Jennifer Prah Ruger shares some of her insights.

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  • Remote Healthcare Kickstarter Launched During COVID-19

    Linya Liu, an MSSP+DA student, has oriented much of her research and work toward analyzing the ongoing pandemic’s impact on our daily lives.

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  • SP2 Community Trip to March on Washington

    Associate Professor Johanna Greeson is organizing SP2 attendance to the Aug. 28th ‘Get Off Our Necks’ Commitment March on Washington.

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Degree Programs & Study Opportunities

Penn Social Policy & Practice prepares students to address micro and macro societal problems at the local, national, and international levels.

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Master of Social Work

Master of Social Work

The MSW program prepares social workers to work with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations at the local, national, and global levels. Learn More
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MS in Social Policy

MS in Social Policy

The MSSP prepares early and mid-career professionals for policy leadership positions in government, foundations, research, and more. Learn More
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MS in Nonprofit Leadership

MS in Nonprofit Leadership

The NPL program educates the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs to transform nonprofits, social enterprises, international NGOs, and more. Learn More
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PhD in Social Welfare

PhD in Social Welfare

The PhD is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students to be scholars, researchers, and leaders in the field of social welfare. Learn More
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Doctorate in Clinical Social Work

Doctorate in Clinical Social Work

The DSW prepares working professionals for leadership in advanced practice and university-level teaching without career disruption. Learn More

Dual Degree Programs

Dual Degree Programs

SP2 is proud to offer 15 dual degree programs that allow students to pursue joint degrees with other University of Pennsylvania schools. Learn More

Certificate Programs & Specializations

Certificate Programs & Specializations

SP2 emphasizes interdisciplinary study and enables students to examine various social issues and global human rights. Learn More
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Opportunities for Global Engagement

Opportunities for Global Engagement

SP2’s students and faculty study, research, and collaborate on complex social problems around the world. Learn More
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Partnerships

Partnerships

SP2 promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through academic partnerships with local and international institutions. Learn More

Continuing Education: OpenSP2

Continuing Education: OpenSP2

Professional and continuing education programs help students achieve goals and impact their communities and the world. Learn More

Upcoming Events

September 30

LSW Information Session

2:45 pm – 3:45 pm

October 7

Fostering College Success in Pennsylvania

10:00 am – 11:30 am

October 7

ABSW General Body Meeting

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

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SP2 News

Faculty & Research, Student Life

Continue to Strive for Social Justice

Message to the SP2 Community, September 24, 2020: Dear Members of the SP2 Community, As countless more protests and outrage erupt, as...

Student Life

The Profound Loss of Social Justice Leaders

Message to the SP2 Community, September 22, 2020: Dear SP2 Community, As we continue to navigate this period of extraordinary challenges and...

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Student Life

MSSP Partners with CHILD USA to Offer Social Science Fellowship Program

The Master of Science in Social Policy (MSSP) program at Penn’s School of Social Policy and Practice (SP2) has partnered...

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Student Life

Penn SP2, Penn Vet Develop Dual Degree Program

Interdisciplinary education is the bedrock of new academic programs forming at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn...

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