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.
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
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: [email protected]:
msw.usc.eduUniversity of Southern California School of Social
Work