1. MSW OverviewPRESENTATION TITLEPresentation SubtitleEarn yourMSW online.

2. MSW OverviewUSC School of Social WorkRanked no. 11 amongsocial work programs byU.S. News & World Report

3. MSW OverviewMSW@USC Students Represent Our NationStudents enrolled as of January 2013

4. MSW OverviewONLINEPLATFORM ANDCOURSEWORK

5. MSW OverviewVirtual Academic Center Best of both worlds Interactive web-based learning environment Same quality education as the on-site program Hands-on traditional field education

6. MSW OverviewThe Virtual Academic Center

7. MSW OverviewFamiliar Social Networking Tools

8. MSW OverviewFace-to-Face Classes

9. MSW OverviewSpectrum of Social Work Practice featuring Professor Esther GilliesPolicy and Practice in Social Service Organizations

10. MSW OverviewEvidence-based practice course featuring Professor Betsy Phillipsand Professor John S. BrekkeMotivational Interviewing

11. MSW OverviewMSW@USC Mobile App Receive instant alerts forupcoming live sessionsand assignments View self-paced coursecontent Communicate withclassmates andprofessors

12. MSW OverviewAdvanced StandingConcentrations Community Organization, Planning &Administration (COPA) Families and Children Health Mental Health Social Work and Business in a GlobalSocietyConcentrationsSub-Concentration Military Social Work &Veterans Services

13. MSW OverviewMilitary Social WorkFirst program of its kind at aresearch university.Sub-concentration features: Clinical training inpreparation for practicewith service members,military families and veterans Training in the treatmentof combat-relatedPTSD and veteranreadjustment issues.

14. MSW OverviewCareer Opportunities in Social WorkMore than 6.9 million new jobs in social services by 2018* Health care Schools Private clinical practice Child welfare Veterans programs Community-based nonprofitorganizations Government offices Juvenile and corrections facilities Human resource programs Private sector companies* Bureau of Labor StatisticsBenefit from the Professional Development Course and workshopson resume writing and job search strategies

15. MSW OverviewEarning Your MSWThe MSW@USC program requires the completion of 60 units,or 35 units for the advanced standing program.Full TimePart TimePart TimeAdvanced StandingSemesters Time FrameLess than 2 years46 2 years/ 2 monthsLess than 3 yearsIn a year83Advanced StandingPart TimeLess than 2 years5

16. MSW OverviewField EducationUSC Finds Placements in Your CommunityFoundation Year Goals Build core competencies Work diverse populationsConcentration Year Goals Focus on area of study Student interviews/selects option(s) Agency recommendations welcomed

17. MSW OverviewField EducationFoundation Year 16 -20 hrs/wk 450 hrsConcentration Year 20 hrs/week 550 hrsTotal = 1,000 hours50 percent of time dedicated to direct practice

18. MSW OverviewFINANCIAL AID

19. MSW OverviewHow to Apply for Financial Aid1) 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 USCs Federal School Code: 0013282) 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

20. MSW OverviewUSC TuitionUnits Per Semester Cost per Unit Total Cost Per Semester15 18 N/A $22,8011 14 $1,536 Up to $21,504Estimated cost per year is $44,305.The most current per-unit costs can be found online at http://msw.usc.edu/admissions/tuition.

21. MSW OverviewFederal Direct Loan Program and Loan ForgivenessLoans AmountsDirect Unsubsidized Stafford Loan $20,500 annual maxGraduate PLUS Loan (credit based) May borrow up to the cost ofattendance minus other aidreceivedFor more information, visit www.usc.edu/financialaid and click onloans and Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan and/or Federal DirectGraduate PLUS loanPublic Service Loan Forgiveness: To learn more go to www.studentloans.gov.

22. MSW OverviewSatisfactory Academic Progress

23. MSW OverviewUSC FINANCIAL AIDAND GRADADMISSIONS OFFICE213-740-4444http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa

24. MSW OverviewScholarships School of Social Work Scholarships Deans Leadership Scholarship Virtual Academic Center Scholarship City Year Scholarships USC Scholarships Outside Scholarshipsmsw.usc.edu/admissions/scholarships-and-loan-forgiveness

25. MSW Overview Full-time students are eligible for both need- andmerit-based scholarships. Award amounts vary. Full-time students will also be considered for theSchool of Social Work Endowed Scholarships. Endowed scholarships are awarded based on a variety of criteria(both need and merit) as outlined by the donors whosegenerosity makes these awards possible.Scholarships

26. MSW OverviewSCHOLARSHIPQUESTIONS?Contact Us:213-740-2013vacscholarships@usc.edu

27. MSW OverviewJoin the Trojan FamilyJoin an alumni family that is lifelongand worldwide! Nearly 230,000 alumni on five continents The USC Social Work Alumni Association

28. MSW Overview No GRE required Completed bachelors degree with a preferred interdisciplinaryliberal arts background Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of approximately 3.0 Strong academic promise to perform successfully at thegraduate level Sensitivity and responsiveness in relationships, capacity for self-awareness, concern for the needs of others, ability for abstractreasoning, conceptual thinking and strong communication skills.Admission Requirements

29. MSW OverviewTransfer Credit Policy Up to 12 credit hours can be considered Credits must be earned from an accredited MSW program Must have earned a 3.0 or better to be considered

30. MSW OverviewAdvanced Standing Program 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 concentrationyear Two tracks: three- or five-semester program; 35 units total

31. MSW Overview Online Graduate Admission Application Supplemental Form: Social Work Rsum Statement of Purpose Two Letters of Recommendations (third optional) Official Transcript(s)Online Graduate Applicationwww.usc.edu/admission/graduate/applyonlineApplication Requirements

32. MSW OverviewImportant DatesVirtual Academic CenterClass Start Application DeadlineAugust 7, 2013 June 25, 2013Advanced Standing - September 3July 1, 2013Transfer Application for September 3 July 1, 2013September 3, 2013 July 22, 2013

33. MSW OverviewGet Started TodayVirtual Academic CenterPhone: 1.877.700.4MSW (4679)Email: sswvac@usc.eduWebsite: msw.usc.eduUniversity of Southern California School of Social Work

34. MSW OverviewQUESTIONS &ANSWERS