On the Frontline of Change in Los Angeles An inclusive, tightly-knit campus set directly within the communities we serve. OUR COMMUNITY Social Work Professors Awarded Fulbright Jennifer Lewis, clinical associate professor, and Anne Katz, clinical professor emerita, are among a highly select number of USC faculty to receive the Fulbright Specialist Program award from the U.S. Department of State to further their research internationally. Why Social Work, Why Now? There has never been a more important time to become a social worker. In these videos, our faculty tell you why. Research Spotlight "Twenty-Six Veterans," a RAND Report released Nov. 11 by Associate Professor Ben Henwood, et al, is a longitudinal case study of veterans experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles during 2019 - 2020. Visit our full faculty publications page. Meet Our Staff Meet Romulo Tolentino Jr., admissions coordinator, Master of Science in Nursing Lead, who has been a member of our social work family for 7 years. Our Commitment to Racial Justice The school is dedicated to eliminating racial injustice and promoting an ongoing process of healing and reconciliation to dismantle racism. Upcoming Events Join us for Cultural Competence and Telehealth on November 19. Presented in partnership with the California Society for Clinical Social Work. Who is Suzanne Dworak-Peck? Learn about the life and career of the woman affectionately known as the “social worker’s social worker.” Researchers Advocate for Federal Public Health Approach "The 2021 Reauthorization of CAPTA - Let Public Health Lead," recently published in The New England Journal of Medicine and co-authored by Margaret Lloyd Sieger, University of Connecticut, Rebecca Rebbe, USC Social Work, and Dr. Stephen Patrick, Vanderbilt University, calls for greater clarity and funding at the state level. Four Ways to Earn Your MSW Whether you want to graduate as quickly as possible or study on nights and weekends, we have options that will work around your schedule. Accelerated 12 MONTHS Traditional 24 MONTHS Working Professionals 28 MONTHS Online VARIABLE Compare MSW Formats Accelerated 12 MONTHS Traditional 24 MONTHS Working Professionals 28 MONTHS Online VARIABLE COMPARE Our Heroes in Social Work Michael Washington, MSW ’19, is a retired Marine and firefighter. Now, as a social worker and therapist he uses his personal story to help his fellow veterans and first responders address issues of stress, PTSD and suicide. Washington was featured in “Honoring our Kings, Celebrating Black Fatherhood,” a special on OWN hosted by Oprah Winfrey and Sterling K. Brown. USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work The Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work champions social justice for 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. Connect with us Reach out today to learn more about our world class programs, visit our campus or apply now to begin your educational journey at USC. REQUEST INFORMATION APPLY NOW Why USC? Academic Calendar Career Notice of Non-Discrimination Centers and Affiliations Alumni Give Contact Us © 2021 University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work Live chat: Contact Admissions