Bachelor of Social Work
Our BSW program combines specialized coursework with field education. You will be prepared for generalist social work practice or the opportunity to apply for graduate-level studies.
Why Social Work?
Social workers are advocates, educators, therapists, coordinators, community organizers, researchers and administrators. The College of Social Work provides students with the knowledge, skills and values to practice as advanced generalist social workers. Career opportunities are available in fields such as immigration services, military and veterans, economic development, and research.
Program Options
Master of Social Work
Our flexible MSW program prepares you to be a leader in the profession as an advanced generalist social worker.
Ph.D.
Through coursework, faculty mentoring, dissertation research and research assistantships, you will acquire a comprehensive base of knowledge and skills.
Certificate Programs
Graduate certificate programs provide opportunities for in-depth study in a focused field of practice. The certificate programs are designed to meet the needs for trained social workers in high-demand fields of practice.
Combination Degrees
Four combination degree programs are offered with other UofSC graduate schools, including the School of Law, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Arnold School of Public Health.
My social work education and field experience at the College of Social Work helped me in my career because it has allowed me to provide more services to clients at a higher level than in the past. I’m able to help provide the best care possible to patients.
Courtenay Scott, MSW ‘17,
Clinical Counselor, Medical Univ. of South Carolina
North Charleston, S.C.