Current USC Undergraduates
If you are a current USC undergraduate student interested in social justice, you do not have to wait to start learning about the field!
Our social work courses will empower you to understand the complex social challenges of our time. If you are interested in becoming a social worker, or just expanding your skillset around relevant societal issues, talk to your advisor about a minor in social work.
The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work offers a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program that prepares students to improve lives through service, empathy and respect. The BSW focuses on developing core practical skills for generalist practice, including conducting assessments, evaluating effectiveness of social services, population specific interventions and community engagement through an interdisciplinary approach.
Gain a deeper understanding of the juvenile justice system in America, including its historical context.