USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Undergraduate minor provides exceptional opportunity to impact youth justice
Less than one-fourth of MSW programs in the nation offer a course of study in youth criminal justice. The Social Work and Juvenile Justice undergraduate minor at USC is one of the first.
What Is a Family Nurse Practitioner?
There is more than one type of nurse. If you're curious, learn more about becoming a family nurse practitioner through our Master of Science in Nursing program.
Setting a New Standard for Health Sciences Education and Practice
The latest study by the Interprofessional Education and Collaboration for Geriatrics (IECG) brings together professors from all five health sciences schools at USC, and demonstrates the impact of a multidisciplinary approach to service delivery for older adults.
New Course Combines Social Work and Sports
Focused on positively impacting the mental health development of athletes, The Transforming Power of Social Work and Sports (SOWK 603) is open to all USC students, regardless of discipline, beginning spring 2025.
Seth Pickens, New Managing Director for HPRI
The Homlessness Policy Research Institute (HPRI), a joint venture of USC Social Work and USC Price, is pleased to welcome Seth Pickens as managing director.
Events Spotlight
Join us for the Social Justice Research Seminar Series, every Tuesday at Noon in MRF 102 or via Zoom, featuring our expert faculty presenting their cutting-edge scholarship and interventions. On October 15, Associate Professor Shinyi Wu will present her work on patient-centered support for chronic rhinosinusitis in Chinese Americans.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The school is dedicated to eliminating racial injustice and promoting an ongoing process of healing and reconciliation to dismantle racism.
Who is Suzanne Dworak-Peck?
Learn about the life and career of the woman affectionately known as the “social worker’s social worker.”
How can I learn more about the MSW?
Our Heroes In Social Work
Christina Munguia, MSW '21, one of the first openly transgender graduates at USC, is a behavioral health counselor for Casa de Zulma, the first ever publicly funded Enhanced Bridge Housing project for transgender women in Los Angeles County. Munguia helps to provide safe sanctuary and supportive services for its residents.
USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
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