Dual and Joint Degrees
At the University of Pennsylvania, we encourage all students to explore their academic interests beyond their program of study, including interdisciplinary ventures outside of their program, division, or even their school.
Penn GSE offers a number of dual degrees in coordination with other graduate schools at the University of Pennsylvania. You must be a full-time student and accepted to each program separately prior to obtaining a dual degree. Enrolled students interested in pursuing a dual degree within one of these programs should immediately consult with their academic advisor.
School of Social Policy and Practice | Penn GSE Dual Degrees
M.S.W./M.S.Ed. Dual Degrees at SP2 and Penn GSE
In the typical course of study, M.S.W. students would begin the dual degree program in their second year of graduate study. Students would start their first year of study at the School of Social Policy and Practice, complete Penn GSE coursework in year two, and finalize their M.S.W. requirements in year three. Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student is awarded the degrees of Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) from SP2 and the Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) from Penn GSE. Students may choose either the clinical or macro concentration in the social work program when completing the M.S.W./M.S.Ed. dual degree.
Joint Degrees
If you are a Penn GSE master’s or doctoral student and interested in studies across two Penn GSE programs, you may be eligible to pursue a joint degree (one degree in two programs). Advance permission and acceptance into both programs is required; please consult with your academic advisor.