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Urban schools throughout the United States continue to face overwhelming challenges, struggling with limited resources and constant reform efforts. The dual degree program in social work and education equips students with the diverse expertise required to tackle these persistent issues. The MS in Education prepares future leaders for diverse educational environments and related fields, while the MSW degree trains students for leadership positions in both personal and administrative capacities. Through this combined curriculum from Penn's Graduate School of Education and School of Social Policy & Practice, graduates will: Gain insight into student learning environments. Develop expertise in school organizational structures. Acquire skills to manage intervention programs and student support services that enhance the social and emotional growth of learners at every stage.