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.
Joint Degrees and Dual Majors
If you are a Penn GSE master’s student and interested in studies across two Penn GSE programs, you may be eligible to pursue a dual major (one degree in two programs). Advance permission and acceptance into both programs is required; please consult with your academic advisor. Likewise, it is possible to pursue a joint degree, where a student earns one degree in two fields (i.e., Ph.D. in Higher Education and Ph.D. in Sociology). Again, the student must apply and be admitted to both programs in the two schools.
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)/Master of Science in Education (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 SP2, 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.) and the Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.). Students may choose either the clinical or macro concentration in the social work program when completing this dual degree.
The Education, Culture, and Society M.S.Ed. program at Penn GSE offers training in a broad array of theoretical and methodological approaches to the nuanced study of education as a social, cultural, and historical phenomenon. Visit the Education, Culture, and Society, M.S.Ed., and the M.S.W./M.S.Ed. Dual Degree Program for more information.
Contact
Penn GSE: Dr. Alex Posecznick (alpos@upenn.edu)
Social Policy and Practice (SP2): Mai Le (mtle@upenn.edu)
The Literacy Studies M.S.Ed. program at Penn GSE is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on literacy and language from sociopolitical, cultural, psychological, historical, linguistic, and literacy perspectives. Visit the Literacy Studies, M.S.Ed. and the M.S.W./M.S.Ed. Dual Degree Program for more information.
The International Educational Development M.S.Ed. program at Penn GSE prepares student to work in the field of education in developing and marginalized contexts worldwide. Visit the International Educational Development, M.S.Ed. program and the M.S.W./M.S.Ed. Dual Degree Program for more information.
Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership (N.P.L.)/Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) Dual Degrees at SP2 and Penn GSE
Students interested in pursuing a dual degree in the Nonprofit Leadership programs at SP2 and one of the following Penn GSE programs should consult with their academic advisors in both programs to determine their individual course of study.
The Education, Culture, and Society M.S.Ed. program at Penn GSE offers training in a broad array of theoretical and methodological approaches to the nuanced study of education as a social, cultural, and historical phenomenon. Visit the Education, Culture, and Society, M.S.Ed. and the Penn Social Policy and Practice Nonprofit Leadership Dual Degree Programs for more information.
Contact
Penn GSE: Dr. Alex Posecznick (alpos@upenn.edu)
Social Policy and Practice: Adam Roth-Saks (adamsaks@upenn.edu)
The International Educational Development, M.S.Ed. program at Penn GSE prepares student to work in the field of education in developing and marginalized contexts worldwide. Visit the International Educational Development, M.S.Ed. program and the Penn Social Policy and Practice Nonprofit Leadership Dual Degree Programs for more information.
Master of Science in Social Policy (M.S.S.P)/Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) Dual Degrees at SP2 and Penn GSE
Students interested in pursuing a dual degree in the Social Policy program at SP2 and the International Educational Development program at Penn GSE should consult with their academic advisors in both degree programs to determine their individual course of study.
The International Educational Development, M.S.Ed. program at Penn GSE prepares student to work in the field of education in developing and marginalized contexts worldwide. Visit the International Educational Development, M.S.Ed. program and the Penn Social Policy and Practice Nonprofit Leadership Dual Degree Programs for more information.
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)/Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) Dual Degrees at FELS Institute of Government and Penn GSE
In most cases, dual degree M.P.A. students can import up to four graduate courses from Penn GSE programs to replace four M.P.A. electives, provided that they obtain approval from both program advisors.
The Education, Culture, and Society M.S.Ed. program at Penn GSE offers training in a broad array of theoretical and methodological approaches to the nuanced study of education as a social, cultural, and historical phenomenon. Visit the Education, Culture, and Society, M.S.Ed. program and the M.S.W./M.S.Ed. Dual Degree Program for more information.
Contact
Penn GSE: Dr. Alex Posecznick (alpos@upenn.edu)
Social Policy and Practice (SP2): Mai Le (mtle@upenn.edu)
This dual degree program is for students who are interested in the policies and programs that impact students and communities across the nation and around the world. Visit the Education Policy, M.S.Ed. and the FELS Institute of Government for more information.
The International Educational Development, M.S.Ed. program at Penn GSE prepares student to work in the field of education in developing and marginalized contexts worldwide. Visit the International Educational Development, M.S.Ed. program and the FELS Institute of Government for more information.
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)/Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) Dual Degrees at Wharton and Penn GSE
Students who pursue dual degrees from the Wharton M.B.A. program and Penn GSE will complete their first year of classes at Wharton before they begin classes at Penn GSE.
This dual degree program is designed for those interested in using academic and practical knowledge to change the worlds of education, business, and entrepreneurship. The Education Entrepreneurship, M.S.Ed. program is an executive-format program that provides knowledge, practical skills, and experiences necessary to create, finance, and manage innovations in education and to solve real-world challenges through sustainable, scalable, and impactful solutions.
The unique program design allows Wharton students to graduate within the same two years at an incremental cost, making the dual MBA/M.S.Ed. program a strong value. This 9-course program is designed for Wharton MBA students to start during the summer semester after their first year of studies at Wharton. Students apply six elective courses and one transfer course to the Education Entrepreneurship program and complete both programs by the end of June of students' second summer at Wharton. Three quarters of the Education Entrepreneurship program tuition can be funded through the Wharton MBA.
Application Process
Prospective students apply for the dual degree by submitting separate applications simultaneously to both The Wharton School and Penn GSE. A limited number of program openings may be available to enrolled 1st year Wharton MBA students. Please contact Admissions at admissions@gse.upenn.edu for additional information.
Program Timeline
Year 1
| Semester | Courses |
|---|---|
| Fall | MBA at Wharton |
| Spring | MBA at Wharton |
| Summer | MBA at Wharton Education Entrepreneurship at Penn GSE (11-day session on campus in July/August) |
Year 2
| Semester | Courses |
|---|---|
| Fall | MBA at Wharton Education Entrepreneurship at Penn GSE (3 extended weekends on campus) |
| Spring | MBA at Wharton
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This dual degree program is for students who share an interest in better understanding, evaluating, and implementing policies and programs that impact students and communities across the nation and around the world. One of Penn GSE’s nationally ranked education policy programs, the Education Policy, M.S.Ed. program equips students with training in research methods and the philosophical, economic, and political aspects of education policy, allowing them to better understand and engage in this complex environment, through leadership roles in school districts and education management organizations, and with education-related non-profit, advocacy, and research organizations.
Juris Doctor (J.D.)/Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) Dual Degrees at Penn Carey Law and Penn GSE
Students who are pursuing dual degrees from Penn Law and Penn GSE can earn both degrees in three years. Dual degree students may apply up to four relevant courses taken at Penn GSE toward the J.D. and up to four Penn Law courses toward the M.S.Ed.
The aim of this program is to cross-train leaders who will assume high-level positions in educational law and policy-making in either the public or private sectors. The Education Policy, M.S.Ed. program at Penn GSE equips students with training in research methods and the philosophical, economic, and political aspects of education policy. Visit the Education Policy, M.S.Ed. and Penn Carey Law for more information.
The goal of this program is to cross-train leaders who will assume high-level positions in educational law in either the public or private sectors of higher education. The Higher Education, M.S.Ed. program at Penn GSE equips students with an understanding of how higher education is structured, governed, financed, and managed. Visit the Higher Education, M.S.Ed. and Penn Carey Law for more information.
Students who are interested in an academic career in the field of higher education often consider a dual degree option. Part of the top-ranked Higher Education division at Penn GSE, the Higher Education, M.S.Ed. program equips students with an understanding of how higher education is structured, governed, financed, and managed. Visit the Higher Education, M.S.Ed. program site and Penn Dental Medicine for more information.
Admissions Process
Students at Other University of Pennsylvania Graduate Schools
Applicants interested in adding a Penn Graduate School of Education dual degree to their program of study must first obtain permission from their “home” school. Consult your academic advisor for more information. A separate application (and all related components) is required for each school. Application inquiries for Penn GSE should be directed to admissions@gse.upenn.edu or 877-PENN-GSE (877-736-6473).
Penn GSE Students
Penn GSE students who seek to obtain a dual or joint degree must consult with their academic advisor prior to applying to a separate program or school. A separate application (and all related components) is required for each school.