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Navigating Care & Supporting Families: Oncology Social Work

Christina Bach, MSW ’96, works to help those affected by cancer and teaches other budding oncology social workers how to do the same.
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NPL Student on Muslim American Nonprofit Leadership

AMCLI Fellow Imrul Mazid's deep commitment to social justice is inextricably woven to his professional and personal life as a Muslim.
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One Book, One SP2: Social Justice Readings & Dialogue

The entire SP2 community has been invited to engage in a collective experience focused around race, intersectionality, & social justice.
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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.

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

MS in Social Policy

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

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

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

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

Opportunities for Global Engagement

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

Partnerships

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

Continuing Education: OpenSP2

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

Upcoming Events

July 23

Career Services Info Session- Advanced Standing Students

11:45 am – 12:50 pm

July 23

WIRES (Walk In Reentry Services) Clinic

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

July 29

Field Placement Begins for Advanced Year Part-time Students

All Day

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SP2 News

Faculty & Research

Innovative SP2 Faculty-Founded Speaker Series Awarded Additional Year of Grant Funding

As part of an ongoing University-wide initiative to foster diversity and inclusion, the Excellence Through Diversity Fund, awarded annually by the Provost’s...