Penn Fels vs Penn SSPP?

[DancesWithDogs]

Hey ya'll,

just wondering if any of you are applying to either schools. and... well... why are there 2 schools at Penn for social policy?

any thoughts?

thanks and good luck!

DWD

[DancesWithDogs]

To clarify, they both have MPAs in Social Policy/Public Policy

Both are UPenn....

Both are geared towards careers nonprofits, government, leadership and what not.

help please!

[DancesWithDogs]

74 view and still no bites?

....does no one know?????

[readyornot]

The main differences I can see are that the Fels is two years, SP2 is one year; and also SP2 doesn't offer a traditional MPA, but instead either a degree in social policy or one in NGO management. Does that help? It is odd that they are two separate schools, but you can take classes at either one through either program, so it's just about which program fits your needs (Fels also seems to lean more heavily towards government and political work).

[michigan girl]

School of Social Policy and Practice is for applicants who desire a foundation in social work, social policy, and social change organizations.

The Fels School of Government is for applicants who desire a foundation in economics, public policy, and traditional nonprofit management.

Hope this helps.

Edited October 31, 2011 by michigan girl

[DancesWithDogs]

Thanks guys! appreciate it!