Why did you choose social work as opposed to another field? How have you incorporated social work core values in your human service experiences and interactions with others? What significant relationships and life experiences have you had that motivated you to enter the field of social work?

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April 19, 2023

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Statement of Purpose

You must upload a Statement of Purpose to the Supporting Documents section of the online Graduate Admission Application. Your Statement of Purpose must be five double-spaced pages in length, with one-inch margins, and 12-point Times New Roman font.

You must address all topics below:

Why did you choose social work as opposed to another field? How have you incorporated social work core values in your human service experiences and interactions with others?
What significant relationships and life experiences have you had that motivated you to enter the field of social work?
What type of societal concerns interest you in the social work profession? What type of barriers or successes have you witnessed in your area of interest?
Please discuss your career goals. Include why the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is a good fit for your goals.