The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is at the sweet spot of research and community impact. As a Master of Social Work student, you have access to expert faculty who are global leaders in social work research and learn how to empower communities through cutting-edge evidence-based practices.

How does systemic racism affect schools?

Clinical Associate Professor Terence Fitzgerald’s research on the difficulties of being a Black teacher, the targeting of Black youth for psychotropic medication, and disproportionate funding of schools is taught as part of SOWK 630: Diversity, Social Justice, and Culturally Competent Social Work Practice.