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USC launches first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Social Work to meet high workforce need

BSW

USC’s BSW program has a strong focus on skills that prepare students for the workforce, including a 440-hour practicum requirement that has students working in the social work field and gaining valuable experience before graduation.

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Dean Laura Abrams joins USC Social Work

Faculty

Laura Abrams has joined the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work as the new dean and the David Lawrence Stein/Violet Goldberg Sachs Professor of Mental Health.

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2026 Homeless Count

Research

Data from the 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count released by LAHSA. USC Social Work leads the data collection for Greater Los Angeles each year.

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Capstone Project Receives National Attention

Alumni Impact

Elizabeth Dawn Jacobs-Ware, DSW ’26, designs program to help fellow Black female sandwich generation caregivers

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Undergraduate Programs

BSW & Minors

We empower students to help individuals, families and communities to meet challenges and improve lives.

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Masters Degree

MSW

Our Master of Social Work (MSW) program prepares advanced generalist social workers through our distinctive Integrative Social Work specialization and offers flexible on-campus, online and hybrid learning options.

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Doctorate Degrees

DSW, DSI and PhD

We prepare experienced professionals to develop practical, applied solutions to large-scale social challenges. The Doctor of Social Work (DSW) and Doctor of Social Innovation (DSI) programs are entirely online.

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Graduate Certificates

Short-Term Programs

Certificate offerings include interdisciplinary collaborations with the USC Gould School of Law, the USC School of Pharmacy, and the Keck School of Medicine of USC.

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Flexible Options

MSW Early Start

Our MSW program offers a Spring Early Start, so you can get a head start on on your class load in the Spring and take less classes in the Fall. Learn more about getting started this Spring at one of our Admissions Events.

Learning in San Diego

For those interested in being on campus, the MSW is offered at both the University Park Campus in Los Angeles and at the San Diego Academic Center. You can pursue your master's degree in a city you are passionate about helping.

Testimonial

Our Heroes In Social Work

Maria Ruelas, MSW '13, honored as School Social Worker of the Year by the Los Angeles County Office of Education.

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Expert Faculty and Cutting-Edge Research

At USC Social Work, you will benefit from innovative academic programs grounded in research and focused on real-world practice.

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WE-CARE Student Wellness Initiative

Our student wellness initiative is committed to nurturing an environment that recognizes potential psycho-social stressors, takes active steps toward mitigating their impact, and creates a sense of belonging.

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