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MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
College of Social Work |
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The College
of Social Work offers a part-time program of study for the
30 hours of foundation course work for students whose circumstances
make it impossible for them to attend school on a full-time
basis. In this program, students can complete the Master of
Social Work degree curriculum in approximately three years of
organized part-time study. In addition to USC Columbia day classes,
courses are offered in the evening in Columbia and at locations
throughout the state. Four of the foundation-year courses are
made available in the evening through interactive satellite
television at USC campuses, many of the state’s technical colleges,
and other viewing sites (most courses also require attendance
at USC Columbia for three Saturday sessions). A part-time student
must enroll for a minimum of two courses per semester for two
consecutive semesters each academic year. The last 30 hours
of the master’s degree curriculum (advanced course work) must
be taken in Columbia on a full-time basis (at least nine hours
per semester for two consecutive semesters). This innovative
program in social work education makes it possible for students
from all parts of South Carolina to pursue master’s degree study
while they remain in their own communities. |
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Admissions Requirements |
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For admission to The
Graduate School, a baccalaureate or higher degree from a college
or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency is
normally required. Applicants
should submit a complete application packet including official
transcripts of college academic work, letters of recommendation,
and official score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
The Graduate Bulletin and
Admission Application are available on-line.
Admission to the master’s degree program is on a selective
basis and is determined by the academic preparation and personal
qualifications of the applicant. The applicant must have a
bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. A grade
point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) on all advanced undergraduate
courses is normally expected. It is also expected that the
applicant will have a sound educational foundation with a
liberal arts perspective. Intellectual maturity, emotional
stability, and motivation and capacity to work with people
are essential qualifications. An interview with a member of
the faculty may also be required. An applicant who has not
attained the required undergraduate grade point average must
submit a combined score of at least 800 on the verbal and
quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
as additional evidence of capacity to pursue graduate study.
Openings for admissions are limited, and competition is considerable.
Individuals are selected for admission from the pool of applicants.
Persons will be selected who have the strongest qualifications
in terms of the College’s admission criteria: grade point
average, GRE scores, autobiography (content and writing quality),
references, work and volunteer experience, and commitment
to social work values. |
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First Year Courses |
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Courses are delivered through
a variety of media. All are three semester hours. |
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Fall |
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SOWK 712 |
Human Behavior and the Social Environment I |
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SOWK 741 |
Social Welfare Problems and Policy |
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Spring |
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SOWK 716 |
Human Behavior and the Social Environment II |
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SOWK 791 |
Social Work Research Methodologies |
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Summer I |
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SOWK 758 |
Family Dynamics and Substance Abuse (Elective) |
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Summer II |
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SOWK 760 |
Psychopathology for Social Work (Elective) |
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