Describe your understanding of the social work profession and its core values. How have you incorporated social work values in your human service experiences and interactions with others? What significant relationships and life experiences have you had in giving or receiving help that have motivated you to enter the field of social work? What personal qualities equip you for the social work profession? Discuss your experiences and feelings about working with populations different from your own. The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is dedicated to providing excellent graduate education for people destined to create social change. What social welfare areas interest you and why? What social problem most concerns you that might be addressed with an MSW? Please discuss your career goals. What do you expect to be doing in five years and 10 years? How will your chosen concentration and practice area help you reach your personal/professional goals and future contributions as a social worker? Include why the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is a good fit for your goals.
