Academic and Career Enhancement (ACE) | Student Life

The ACE Team

Who We Are

The Academic and Career Enhancement (ACE) Team, housed under the Office of Recruitment and Workforce Development, is committed to empowering students and alumni of the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work by providing general academic advising and career readiness resources. As the first point of contact for those seeking support, we are dedicated to guiding individuals toward their academic and professional goals through advising, targeted workshops, and strategic collaborations.

Our mission is to foster a community of learning and growth, equipping students with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in their studies and to prepare them for the workforce. Whether offering direct support or connecting individuals with specialized resources across our network of departments-including Enrollment Services, Student Affairs, and the Practicum Office — the ACE Team is here to ensure that every student is equipped to thrive.

Whether you know precisely what you need from us or you just need help figuring out who to get in touch with, we are here to help you navigate school.

Commitment

We are committed to delivering high-quality workshops on essential topics such as writing strategies, time-management skills, practicum preparation, interviewing skills, resume writing, workplace professionalism, and licensure tailored to meet the evolving needs of our community. Through our holistic approach, we aim to empower each student to navigate their academic journey and career path with confidence and competence.

How We'll Help

We help you navigate school at any point - before you apply, during your time at USC and after graduation.

Areas of Focus

Course Planning

Most students work while going to grad school, and it's a lot to juggle. We can help you balance your courseload to ensure you're getting the courses you need without falling behind. We can also help make sure that you're taking the right courses to help you with your desired post-grad career path.

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Career Counseling

There are so many ways you can use your MSW. If you have a goal in mind, great! But if you're not entirely sure of your post-grad career path, we can help you figure that out - and what courses to take to achieve that goal.

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Debt Management

Very few students are able to pay for their degrees out-of-pocket, upfront. We can help you explore scholarship and stipend opportunities that may be available to you, plus discuss repayment strategies for any loans you may have so you don't get trapped in debt.

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Everything Else

Questions on leave of absences (LOAs), status changes-program length (full-time to part-time), and even site changes (virtual to on-ground, vice-versa), we're here to help no matter what. If we don't have an answer, we know who does!

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