'Back to school' brings unique challenges for school social workers
There has never been a greater need for school social workers, yet many educators and administrators do not know how a school social worker can help address large- and small-scale challenges of student life.
2022 James Jackson Outstanding Mentorship Award
María P. Aranda, professor and executive director of the USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, has earned the 2022 James Jackson Outstanding Mentorship Award from the Gerontological Society of America, recognizing outstanding commitment and dedication to mentoring minority researchers in the field of aging.
2022 James Jackson Memorial Award
Karen D. Lincoln, associate professor, selected to receive the 2022 James Jackson Memorial Award from the National Institute of Mental Health, recognizing exceptional achievement and leadership in mental health disparities research, and excellence in mentorship, influence and support of trainees.
Research Spotlight
No standard statistics currently exist that record the number of deaths each year for those who identify as LGBTQ+. John Blosnich, assistant professor, is working with death investigators to improve LGBTQ+ health equity.
Meet Our Staff
Meet James Kelly, senior faculty affairs coordinator/faculty manager, who has been a member of our social work family for 28 years.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The school is dedicated to eliminating racial injustice and promoting an ongoing process of healing and reconciliation to dismantle racism.
Upcoming Events
Join us on August 27 for Supporting Family Caregivers when the Diagnosis is Dementia. 6 CEU's available.
Who is Suzanne Dworak-Peck?
Learn about the life and career of the woman affectionately known as the “social worker’s social worker.”
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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