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Overview
University of South Carolina / College of Social Work is located in Columbia, SC, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (MSW) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Master of Social Work/Master of Public Affairs (MSW/MPA) | ||
| Master of Social Work/Master of Public Health (MSW/MPH) | ||
| Juris Doctor/Master of Social Work (JD/MSW) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 247 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 2 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
|
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE (minimum combined score 800) Comp Exam Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
527
Applied
481
Accepted
Applying
40
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | March 31st | March 31st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE (minimum combined score 800) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 570 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | July 15 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans |
Student Body
442
Total Graduate Students
4%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.04% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 34.62% |
| White or Caucasian | 50% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.45% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 7.01% |
Gender
Male (10%)
Female (89%)
Faculty
56
Total faculty
Full-time - 27
Part-time - 29
Male (30)
Female (26)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Victimization, child abuse and neglect, families |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 4,772,637 |
Location & Contact
Address
Columbia, SC 29208
United States
United States
Contact
Dr. Dennis Poole
Phone: 803-777-7000
Phone: 803-777-7000
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