International Direct - Bachelor of Social Work At University of South Carolina: Tuition Fee: $35,158.00 USD / Year (Scholarship Available)
As an international direct student at USC, you’ll receive:
- Exclusive and rigorous academic coursework
- Priority access to in-demand courses that fit your interests
- Guidance from academic advisors and mentors
- Career development and networking opportunities
- Intensive classes with domestic students
The Bachelor of Social Work degree program was launched in 2009 in response to the growing need for social workers in South Carolina. Since then, our four-year program has grown to nearly 200 students, and we graduate about 50 students each year.
Our program prepares you for a satisfying career serving individuals, families and communities. The Bachelor of Social Work curriculum grounds you in a liberal arts education and provides the values, skills, knowledge and competencies necessary for generalist social work practice. 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.
A major in social work can prepare you for careers in:
- School social work
- Counseling
- Case management
- Youth counseling
- Community organization