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SP2 offers master's, doctoral, dual degree, and certificate programs in social work and related fields. Learn about SP2's research, inclusion, giving, and alumni stories.
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Learn how to create evidence-informed policy solutions in health, housing, education, and more at the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice. The MSSP Program offers a flexible curriculum, expert faculty, and a 150-hour policy internship.
SP2 offers five degree programs and various certificate and dual degrees in social work, social policy, and nonprofit leadership. Learn about its history, mission, faculty, research, and student life.
The University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice, commonly known as Penn SP2, is a school of social policy and social work in the United States whose vision is "The passionate pursuit of social innovation, impact and justice."
The School of Social Policy & Practice has long been known for its dedication to social justice and educating students committed to fighting oppression. It began in 1908 under the Children’s Bureau of Philadelphia and became affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania in 1935.
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.
Begin your journey to become part of the next generation of changemakers for social innovation, justice, and impact at the School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2).