Social Work
Social work is a helping profession. The main goal of social work is to improve a society's overall well-being, especially for the most vulnerable populations. Our students learn to work with individuals, couples, families, groups, neighborhoods, communities and organizations to empower them to meet their needs.
What to Expect
As a social work major, you can expect to develop skills in community organizing, diversity, social justice, networking, interviewing, multitasking, case management and grant-writing. You will also be able to gain hands-on experience in the field through service-learning that is integrated into academic coursework. You may also choose to pursue the Child Welfare Certificate and become certified in child welfare and receive a fellowship from the Department of Social Services.
Undergraduate Degree
B Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)
The College of Social Work offers the Bachelor of Social Work and is just one of three public universities in South Carolina to offer the B.S.W. degree. Our program prepares you for a satisfying career serving individuals, families and communities. The B.S.W. curriculum grounds you in a liberal arts education and provides the values, skills, knowledge and competencies necessary for generalist social work practice.
Interim Program Coordinator: Bree Alexander, 803-777-9265, alexa238@mailbox.sc.edu
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Graduate Degrees
The College of Social Work offers the Master of Social Work with specializations in children, youth and families; health and mental health; and community, social, and economic development. The college also offers a transdisciplinary, community-engaged, research and education based doctoral degree as well three specialized certificate programs and multiple dual degree options.
Recruiter: Steven Cote, 803-777-3372, scote@mailbox.sc.edu
Program Coordinator: Rhonda DiNovo, 803-777-9374, dinovo@mailbox.sc.edu
Application information for this degree is available through The Graduate School.
Students who earn a B.S.W. from the university are considered advanced standing and earn a M.S.W. in 11 months. Students can take advantage of this option for up to five years after receiving their B.S.W. degree.
Program Coordinator: Maryah Fram, 803-777-5945, fram@mailbox.sc.edu
Application information for this degree is available through The Graduate School.
This program, offered by the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Social
Work, culminates in a Master of Public Health in Health Promotion, Education and Behavior
and a Master of Social Work.
Dual Degree Coordinator: Michael Ottone, 803-777-5563, ottone@mailbox.sc.edu
Application information for this degree is available through The Graduate School.
This program, offered by the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Social Work, culminates in a Master of Public Health in Health Services Policy and Management and a Master of Social Work.
Dual Degree Coordinator: Michael Ottone, 803-777-5563, ottone@mailbox.sc.edu
Application information for this degree is available through The Graduate School.
This program, offered by the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Social Work, culminates in a Master of Public Administration and a Master of Social Work.
Dual Degree Coordinator: Michael Ottone, 803-777-5563, ottone@mailbox.sc.edu
Application information for this degree is available through The Graduate School.
This program, offered by the College of Social Work and the School of Law, culminates in a Master of Social Work and a Juris Doctor.
Dual Degree Coordinator: Michael Ottone, 803-777-5563, ottone@mailbox.sc.edu
Application information for this degree is available through The Graduate School.
Program Coordinator: Rhonda DiNovo, 803-777-9374, coswdaas@mailbox.sc.edu
Application information for this degree is available through The Graduate School.
Program Coordinator: Nikki Wooten, 803-777-0433, coswmilt@mailbox.sc.edu
Application information for this degree is available through The Graduate School.
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