Welcome to the Department of Social Work at Winthrop University. To learn more about Social Work you can visit the new CSWE Student Website or take a look at What do Social Workers do with their degree?
As a student-centered learning community, the Department follows the established core social work values of service, social justice, the dignity and worth of the person, the importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. We offer the following degree options to educate students to become generalist practice and advanced practice social workers:
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) degreePreparing students to move directly into social work positions in a wide range of settings with a focus in generalist practice. |
Social Work MinorsOffering two minors for Winthrop Undergraduates. The Social Welfare minor is designed for students interested in the general social welfare field who do not plan to enter into professional social work practice. The new Child and Youth Well-Being minor is available to both Social Work majors and non-majors. |
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degreeOffering an advanced concentration in empowerment practice across systems (individuals and families, small groups, and communities and organizations). Includes full-time, weekend, and our 100% online program options. |
The Office of Field Instruction coordinates and supports graduate and undergraduate internships in a wide variety
of local and regional agencies. If you need to register for Field Orientation, please
fill out your information on the Department Marketplace page.
The Winthrop University Department of Social Work has partnered with the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) to provide BSW students interested in a career in child welfare with a unique education and training opportunity. The Child Well-being BSW Scholars and Tuition Assistance Program (CWBSTAP) launches in Fall 2022. The program will recruit three first-semester juniors through a competitive application process.
For more information about the program and to access the application portal, please visit: https://dss.sc.gov/about/careers/internships/child-welfare-bsw-scholars-tuition-assistance-program/ The application deadline is September 30th.
To register for the Informational Meeting Tuesday, September 6th at 4pm online, please scan the QR Code below or click here. 
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) degree (pdf - 207 KB)
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree (pdf - 319 KB)
Online Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree (pdf - 356 KB)
Department E-mail: socialwork@winthrop.edu
