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Earn your MSW online through advanced standing.
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Ranked no. 11 among social work programs by U.S. News & World Report
USC School of Social Work
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Virtual Academic Center
Best of both worlds
Interactive web-based learning environment
Same quality education as the on-site program
Hands-on traditional field education
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MSW@USC Students Represent Our NationStudents enrolled as of January 2013
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ONLINE PLATFORM AND COURSEWORK
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Face-to-Face Classes
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The Virtual Academic Center
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Familiar Social Networking Tools
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Online Coursework
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Spectrum of Social Work Practice featuring Professor Esther Gillies Policy and Practice in Social Service Organizations
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Receive instant alerts for upcoming live sessions and assignments
View self-paced course content
Communicate with classmates and professors
MSW@USC Mobile App
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ADMISSIONS
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Admissions Requirements
3.25 cumulative GPA 3.5 GPA in social work
coursework BSW from an accredited
school in the last five years Two letters of
recommendation from field instructor and professor
Passing grades for six-unit bridge courses prior to concentration year
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Online Graduate Admission Application Supplemental Form: Social Work Résumé Statement of Purpose Two Letters of Recommendations (third optional) Official Transcript(s)
Online Graduate Application www.usc.edu/admission/graduate/applyonline
Application Requirements
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CURRICULUM
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Earning Your MSWThe MSW@USC advanced standing program requires the completion of 35 units.
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Semesters Program Length
12 months3
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1 year and 9 months5
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Bridge Courses
• Complete three, two-credit courses.
• Must earn a B or better to be admitted.
• If courses are not completed with a B or better, you may still enroll in the traditional MSW program.
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Bridge Courses
Assessment in Social Work Practice
• Reviews writing a bio-psychosocial assessment.
Neuropsychological Development
• Introduction of the mind-body connection.
The Role of Evidence-Based Practice in Social Work
• How to compile a research paper and study proposal.
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Concentrations
Community Organization, Planning & Administration (COPA) Families and Children Health Mental Health Social Work and Business in a Global Society
Concentrations
Sub-Concentration Military Social Work &
Veterans Services
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Concentration Year 20 hrs/week 550 hrs
50 percent of time dedicated to direct practice.
Field Education
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Field Education
USC Finds Placements in Your Community
Concentration Year Goals• Focus on area of study• Student interviews/selects option(s)• Agency recommendations welcomed
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FINANCIAL AID
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How to Apply for Financial AidMay 2013 Cohort
1) 2013-2014 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Available at www.fafsa.ed.gov
• 2013-14 FAFSA available after January 1, 2013• Use 2012 income or estimated income• USC's Federal School Code: 001328
2) Enrollment and Housing Form for Graduate StudentsAvailable at www.usc.edu/financialaid
• Submit after step one• Log in to your “My Financial Aid & Documents” (top right corner)
and click on “Document Library”
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USC Tuition
Units Per Semester Cost per Unit Total Cost Per Semester
15 – 18 N/A $22,801
1 – 14 $1,536 Up to $21,504
Estimated cost per year is $50,448- $53,760The most current per-unit costs can be found online at usc.edu/soc.
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Federal Direct Loan Program and Loan Forgiveness
Loans Amounts
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan $20,500 annual max
Graduate PLUS Loan (credit based) May borrow up to the cost of attendance minus other aid received
For more information, visit www.usc.edu/financialaid and click on loans and Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan and/or Federal Direct Graduate PLUS loan
Public Service Loan Forgiveness:• To learn more go to www.studentloans.gov.
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Satisfactory Academic Progress
• Meet a minimum grade point average• Earn a minimum number of units per semester• Complete the degree objective within a maximum number of
semesters and maximum number of attempted units
Return of Title IV Aid:If a student ceases enrollment prior to the planned completion date a portion of Title IV aid may be returned.
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USC FINANCIAL AID AND GRAD ADMISSIONS OFFICE213.740.1111www.usc.edu/admission/contact.html
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Scholarships
School of Social Work Scholarships Dean’s Leadership Scholarship Virtual Academic Center Scholarship
City Year Scholarships USC Scholarships Outside Scholarshipsmsw.usc.edu/admissions/scholarships-and-loan-forgiveness
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Full-time students are eligible for both need- and merit-based scholarships.
Award amounts vary.
Full-time students will also be considered for the School of Social Work Endowed Scholarships.
Endowed scholarships are awarded based on a variety of criteria (both need and merit) as outlined by the donors whose generosity makes these awards possible.
Scholarships
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Important Dates
Class Start Date Application Deadline
September 3, 2013 July 1, 2013
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Career Opportunities in Social Work
More than 6.9 million new jobs in social services by 2018.*
Health care Schools Private clinical practice Child welfare Veterans’ programs
Community-based nonprofit organizations
Government offices Juvenile and corrections facilities Human resource programs Private sector companies
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Get Started Today
Virtual Academic Center Phone: 1.855.821.4USC (4872) Email: [email protected]: msw.usc.edu
University of Southern California School of Social Work
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