Bachelor of Social Work
Turn your passion into action. Our bachelor’s degree program prepares you to work directly with individual clients or impact communities. You will combine classroom learning with field education and service projects.
Degree Programs
Master of Social Work
Gain the knowledge, skills and firsthand experience you need to take your social work practice to the next level. As a master’s student, you will choose a specialty focus area and can enhance your education with a certificate program or dual degree.
Ph.D. in Social Work
Enhance your critical inquiry skills through our doctoral program. Work alongside leading social work thought leaders to probe crucial practice issues and prepare for an academic or research career.
Degree Options and Enhancements
Minor in Social Work
Understanding individual well-being and social problems is an advantage in many service fields. Learning social work theories and principles can help you, whether your primary studies are in education, the health sciences or another area.
Dual Degrees
Take advantage of the University of South Carolina’s comprehensive graduate study offerings with a dual degree. The specialized expertise you gain will advance your career, whether you are interested in a leadership or management position or direct client service. Our programs are offered in partnership with the USC School of Law, the College of Arts and Sciences and the Arnold School of Public Health.
Certificate Programs
Keep your professional knowledge and skills on the cutting edge or earn new credentials in a focused practice area through our for-credit graduate certificates and non-credit courses and certificate programs.