The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work offers eight degree programs in social work and nursing.
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Master of Social Work (MSW)
Our Master of Social Work (MSW) program is considered one of the best for preparing clinical social workers, with alumni equally successful in policy practice, advocacy and program administration.
Online MSW
The highly regarded MSW is also offered online through our MSW@USC program, which offers web-based learning and traditional field internships in local communities.
MSW for Working Professionals
We offer an MSW for Working Professionals program for people who work full time during the day and take classes on campus in the evening.
Progressive MSW
Designed specifically for USC undergraduate students, our Progressive MSW program allows you to earn your undergraduate degree and MSW in as few as five years.
Dual Degrees
We offer several dual degree programs to go with our MSW in the fields of law, business, gerontology, planning, Jewish nonprofit management, public health, public administration, and PhD in Social Work.
Doctor of Philosophy
Our PhD program is a leader in its field, helping students develop a portfolio of research and teaching that will prepare them for the challenges they face as the next generation of academics and researchers.
Doctor of Social Work
The school's online Doctor of Social Work (DSW) program prepares experienced professionals who are looking for leadership or management positions to develop solutions to large-scale social problems.
Master of Science in Nursing
We also offer a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) for those who want to become family nurse practitioners (FNP). The online program prepares FNPs to address the physical, social and environmental factors that affect patient well-being.