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USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

On the Frontline of Change in Los Angeles

An inclusive, tightly-knit campus set directly within the communities we serve.

In the Sweet Spot Between Scholarship and Community

Learn from nationally recognized expert faculty whose research is embedded and tested within Los Angeles communities.

Investing in Bright Ideas

The solutions of the past cannot solve the challenges of the future. Our flexible MSW program gives students the confidence to break from convention when necessary to better support populations in need.

A Family Culture

The Trojan Family is real. The supportive, hands-on academic environment that students experience remains strong throughout their careers.

Your MSW, in San Diego

Our transformative MSW program is now available in San Diego. Earn your degree through our flexible hybrid model.

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Professor Maria Aranda works with community members
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Faculty Named 2% Scientists Worldwide
Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide

Six USC Social Work professors are recognized among the top 2% of scientists in the world for their work in 2023, from a field of eight million scientific researchers globally.  

 

 

Danny Hang
MSW Alum Elected to City Council

Danny Hang, MSW '11, won his first election to public office in November, as a new member of the West Hollywood City Council. 

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New Analysis Addresses Potential Path for LA's Homeless Crisis

A new analysis released by the USC Homelessness Policy Research Institute, under the direction of Professor Ben Henwood, looks at how expansion of federally subsidized public housing may offer a path out of LA's homeless crisis. 

Susan Hess
Professor Named Founding Member of Women's Advisory Board

Susan Hess, associate teaching professor, has been appointed to the first-ever Women's Advisory Board by the LA County District Attorney's Office.  

USC Trojan Boxing Club National Champions
Building Better Athletes Through Social Work

Head Coach for USC Trojan Boxing Club Omar López is blending social work practice with athletic training and producing national champions with exceptional life skills. 

USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck Social Work Homecoming Celebration 2016
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The school is dedicated to eliminating racial injustice and promoting an ongoing process of healing and reconciliation to dismantle racism.

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Who is Suzanne Dworak-Peck?

Learn about the life and career of the woman affectionately known as the “social worker’s social worker.”

Charles Ohaeri

Our Heroes In Social Work

Charles Ohaeri, DSW ‘24, developed a psychoeducation intervention called the “I See You” Mentoring and Mental Health Program to address the specific needs of young Black men as they navigate the transition from high school to college athletics. 

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.

Drive Meaningful Change With Your MSW

Ready to chart a new path forward? View steps to apply or start your application to our world class MSW today.