Sara "Sally" Bachman has spent the better part of her life committed to advancing social work, social policy, and social justice.
A newly-released online essay collection addresses the need for more substantive research and increased awareness around child maltreatment.
The 2019 High Impact Giving Guide has been released, offering expert advice on how donors make the most change with philanthropic gifts.
Penn Social Policy & Practice prepares students to address micro and macro societal problems at the local, national, and international levels.
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.
MS in Social Policy
The MSSP prepares early and mid-career professionals for policy leadership positions in government, foundations, research, and more.
MS in Nonprofit Leadership
The NPL program educates the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs to transform nonprofits, social enterprises, international NGOs, and more.
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.
Doctorate in Clinical Social Work
The DSW prepares working professionals for leadership in advanced practice and university-level teaching without career disruption.
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.
Certificate Programs & Specializations
SP2 emphasizes interdisciplinary study and enables students to examine various social issues and global human rights.
Opportunities for Global Engagement
SP2’s students and faculty study, research, and collaborate on complex social problems around the world.
Partnerships
SP2 promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through academic partnerships with local and international institutions.
Continuing Education: OpenSP2
Professional and continuing education programs help students achieve goals and impact their communities and the world.
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Student Life
Penn World Scholar. Perry World House Student Fellow. Paul Robeson and Anna Julia Cooper Scholar. Lipman Family Prize Fellow. Founder...
Faculty & Research
Experts Discuss Solutions to Offset Instability and Costs The population of individuals who are homeless and elderly is expected to nearly...
Student Life, Alumni Stories
From winning the green card lottery in Bulgaria to securing a teaching appointment in Australia, Rumyana Kudeva, DSW ‘15, is proof...
Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) rang in the new year with a new dean. As of January 1,...
