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Class of 2025

MSW

Valett Bunns-Langford, MSW '25, received the Order of Arête for exemplifying USC’s unifying values through her leadership, advocacy and dedication to community service.

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DSW

Henrick Karoliszyn created The Freelance Frontier intervention to address an overlooked mental health crisis affecting journalists.

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Undergraduate Minor

Social Work and Juvenile Justice minor offered major shift in perspective for graduates Cameron Green, Ingrid Hernandez, Clarissa Rosales and Kharee Hoggs.

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Class of 2025

MSW

Allison Chapman is empowering young athletes through the transformative power of social work.

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Class of 2025

DSW

Lisa Whealy learned through her doctoral studies that she could use visual social work to inspire wide-spread change.

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Class of 2025

MSN

For Nicole Carson, the quest to become a nurse practitioner proved to be a test of resiliency.

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Class of 2025

MSW

For Lauren Starnes and Seth Derrick, their practicum placements provided an immersive experience to engage and educate youth and public safety officers while effecting change for communities.

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Explore Our Programs

Master of Social Work

MSW

We offer a unique experience for students with our innovative advanced generalist approach.

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Doctor of Social Work

DSW

We prepare experienced professionals to develop practical, applied solutions to large-scale social challenges.

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Doctor of Philosophy

PhD

We provide a customized course of study in an atmosphere of highest regard for scholarship and careful mentoring.

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USC's Transformative MSW

Our program is designed for passionate people like you who are dedicated to treating others with dignity and respect. At USC, you’ll benefit from innovative academic programs grounded in research and focused on real-world practice.

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Expert Faculty and Cutting-Edge Research

At USC Social Work, you will benefit from innovative academic programs grounded in research and focused on real-world practice.

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WE-CARE Student Wellness Initiative

Our student wellness initiative is committed to nurturing an environment that recognizes potential psycho-social stressors, takes active steps toward mitigating their impact, and creates a sense of belonging.

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Event Spotlight

Phi Alpha Honor Society hosts a Mental Health Awareness Event focused on mindfulness and self-care on May 1, 2025 at 11.30 a.m.

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Upcoming Deadlines

Ready to apply? Learn everything that's unique about applying to our programs, how to apply, and when you can expect to hear a decision

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RecoverUSC

RecoverUSC provides a pathway for current students to become Certified Addiction Treatment Counselors through the State of California

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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."

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Mercedes Tiggs

Our Heroes In Social Work

Mercedes Tiggs, MSW '12, has fused her passion for mental health with her passion for cooking to create a nontraditional therapy intervention.

USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

The Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work champions 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.

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

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