Supporting the Invisible, Unpaid Army of Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Maria Aranda, associate professor, and other USC experts say that while we wait for better Alzheimer’s treatments, there is something we can do right now: Turn our attention to the caregivers.
Why Social Work, Why Now?
There has never been a more important time to become a social worker. In these videos, our faculty tell you why.
Research Spotlight
Assistant Professor John R. Blosnich has been selected for a 2021 NIH Director's New Innovator Award, part of the High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program supporting exceptionally creative scientists pursuing highly innovative research with the potential for broad impact.
Visit our full faculty publications page.
Meet Our Staff
Meet Karla Gomez, program assistant for USC Telehealth, who has been a member of our social work family for 5 years.
Our Commitment to Racial Justice
The school is dedicated to eliminating racial injustice and promoting an ongoing process of healing and reconciliation to dismantle racism.
Upcoming Events
Join us for Right Brain-to-Right Brain Psychotherapy: A Master Class with Allan Schore on October 23. Presented in partnership with the California Society for Clinical Social Work.
Who is Suzanne Dworak-Peck?
Learn about the life and career of the woman affectionately known as the “social worker’s social worker.”
In Memoriam: Rino Patti
The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is deeply saddened by the loss of beloved dean emeritus and professor emeritus, Rino J. Patti, who guided the school of social work to one of its most productive and respected decades.
Four Ways to Earn Your MSW
Whether you want to graduate as quickly as possible or study on nights and weekends, we have options that will work around your schedule.
Accelerated
Traditional
Working Professionals
Online
- Accelerated
12 months
- Traditional
24 months
- Working Professionals
28 months
- Online
Variable
Our Heroes in Social Work
Michael Washington, MSW ’19, is a retired Marine and firefighter. Now, as a social worker and therapist he uses his personal story to help his fellow veterans and first responders address issues of stress, PTSD and suicide. Washington was featured in “Honoring our Kings, Celebrating Black Fatherhood,” a special on OWN hosted by Oprah Winfrey and Sterling K. Brown.
USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
The Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work champions social justice for the well-being of individuals, families, and communities through innovative teaching of evidence-based practice and practice-based skills, pioneering transformative research, and cultivating leadership for social change.
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Reach out today to learn more about our world class programs, visit our campus or apply now to begin your educational journey at USC.