DSW@USC
The online Doctorate
of Social Work
from USC
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Unlike a PhD in social work, which prepares scholars for careers in research and the professoriate, the DSW@USC is an online advanced practice degree program for working professionals who want to have a greater impact in their practice.
- Earn a DSW from top-ranked¹ USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work.
- Complete a capstone project that proposes a solution to one of the Grand Challenges for social work.
- Lead public discourse about key social issues and design services that help vulnerable populations.
- Advance your practice through innovative coursework and online classes taught by distinguished USC faculty.
To learn more about the DSW@USC program, speak with an admissions counselor at 1-877-700-4679.
¹ The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, a top-ranked graduate school by U.S. News & World Report. https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/search?program=top-health-schools&specialty=social-work
Social Workers: Occupational Outlook Handbook. (2019). Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved December 2, 2019. (https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/social-workers.htm)