Engage children, youth, and their families through direct practice, case management, community advocacy, organizational change and policy development.
A specialization that is designed to prepare students for advanced social work practice in multifaceted development activities in the US and abroad.
Become a leader in this new era of health. Use evidence-based practices to promote health among individuals, groups, families, organizations, and communities.
Less Than One Year MSW
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing social work students get an accelerated MSW program that begins in the summer term and is completed in under a year.
Two-year
Full-Time Student
Students of all backgrounds can prepare for a career in social work by completing their MSW in just two years.
Three-year
Part-Time Student
Students can develop their career on a more flexible schedule and complete their MSW in three years.
WHERE WILL COMPASSION LEAD YOU?
With over 400 field placement partners, students can apply classroom knowledge
in real-world situations.
Pursue a second master’s degree through one of the College of Social Work’s dual degree programs.
Graduate certificate programs provide opportunities for
in-depth study in a focused field of practice.
Career Opportunities
• Immigration Services
• Counseling and Therapy
• Child Advocacy
• Economic Development
• Substance Use Disorders
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Corrections
• Integrated Health
• Military and Veterans
• Public Health
• Direct Practice and Services
• Community Organization
Social Work Degree Programs
• Full-time program in Columbia
• Advanced Standing program in Columbia
• Part-time program in Columbia, Charleston, or Greenville
• Part-time program in Korea
Be a part of our leading team of researchers that are always working to further the field of social work.
“What I enjoy most about the College of Social Work is the field education. I have had the opportunity to practice clinical work and that is something I have never done before. The College of Social Work turns possibilities into reality.”
Field Education
Dual Degrees
Renowned Research
Children, Youth
and Families
Community, Social
and Economic Development
Health and
Mental Health
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Certificate Programs
The University of South Carolina has been named one of the best colleges for social work in the Southeast and one of the best social work schools in the country. We have earned this title by consistently providing reputable social work education to students and preparing them to confidently serve their communities.
- Social Services
- Social Welfare
- Clinical Social Worker