Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Social Work in Philadelphia United States | University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
53,712
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The MSW program consists of a foundational year followed by an advanced year. Both years include core courses that equip students with essential knowledge for critical thinking and professional social work practice. During the advanced year, students select either the clinical or macro specialization. Beyond mandatory core courses, students enjoy significant flexibility in designing their academic path. They can opt for electives from any of Penn's eleven other graduate schools outside the School of Social Policy & Practice, or enroll in specialized certificate programs covering areas like aging studies, child welfare, criminal justice, global human rights, prisoner rehabilitation, healthcare, school social work, and others. The Master of Social Work program is designed with the firm belief that professional preparation requires blending knowledge, values, and practical skills. This synthesis is intentionally fostered through coordinated classroom learning and fieldwork that complement and strengthen students' educational goals. The curriculum is structured in two components: the foundation level introduces the profession and fundamental practice concepts for working with individuals, families, groups, and communities, while the advanced level allows specialization in chosen practice areas.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicant must have
- A bachelor’s degree with a liberal arts perspective from an accredited college or university; or a bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited undergraduate social work program; It is expected that a liberal arts perspective includes courses reflecting that applicants have backgrounds in several of the following areas: society, history and tradition, arts and letters, economics, formal reasoning and analysis, the living world, the physical world, and social studies. Applicants who do not have a background in liberal arts or social work many be required to take liberal arts courses prior to matriculation.
- An undergraduate record demonstrating academic achievement.
Advanced Standing Program
- A bachelor’s degree in social work from a CSWE accredited social work program. Completion of the undergraduate degree must be within the past five years;
- High academic achievement.
A strong command of the English language is necessary for successful study at Penn. Applicants whose families do not speak English at home, or applicants who have not attended a high school or secondary school where the primary language of instruction is English, are asked to take the TOEFL, the Test of English as a Foreign Language, administered by the Educational Testing Service. In the event the TOEFL is not readily accessible, Penn will accept results from the IELTS, the International English Language Testing System.
Tuition
USD
53,712