Bulletin Year: 2026-2027
Important: This course plan provides a recommended sequence for this major. For detailed degree
requirements, please refer to the University of South Carolina Bulletin. Additionally,
reach out to your academic advisor at your technical college for assistance in navigating
coursework in your college program of study. Your University of South Carolina advisor
will help with course selection and planning for upcoming semesters after transfer.
Complete at SC Technical College System
Complete foundational coursework before transferring.
Semester One (15 Credit Hours)
| SCTCS Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 English Composition I | 3 | C | ENGL 101 Critical Reading and Composition (CC- CMW) |
| MAT 120 Probability and Statistics | 3 | C | STAT 201 Elementary Statistics (CC- ARP) |
| HIS 101 Western Civilization to 1689 or HIS 102 Western Civilization Post 1689 or HIS 201 American History: Disc. to 1877 or HIS 202 American History: 1877 to Present |
3 | C | HIST 101 Eur Civ: Mid-17th Century or HIST 102 Eur Civ: From Mid-17th Century HIST 111 US History to 1865 or HIST 112 US History since 1865 (CC- GHS CC-GHS CC-GHS/FD CC-GHS) |
| PSY 201 General Psychology or SOC 101 Intro to Sociology |
3 | C | PSYC 101 Intro to Psychology or SOCY 101 Intro to Sociology (CC-GSS) |
| COL 105 Freshman Seminar | 3 | C | UNEL 001T Freshman Seminar (PR-Elective) |
Semester Two (15 Credit Hours)
| SCTCS Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 English Composition II | 3 | C | ENGL 102 Rhetoric and Composition (CC- CMW) |
| MAT 130 Elementary Calculus or MAT 140 Analytical Geometry & Calc. I or MAT 165 Statistics |
3 | C | MATH 122 Calculus for Bus. Admin. & SS or MATH 141 Calculus I or STAT 001T (CC- ARP) |
| PSC 201 American Government | 3 | C | POLI 201 American National Government (CC- VSR/FD) |
| SPC 220 Public Speaking | 3 | C | SPCH 140 Public Communication (CC- CMS) |
| ECO 201 Economic Concepts or ECO 211 Microeconomics or ECO 210 Macroeconomics |
3 | C | ECON 224 Intro to Economics or ECON 211 Microeconomics or ECON 210 Macroeconomics (PR-Supporting Course) |
Courses That Must Be Completed at USC
Complete major coursework and remaining degree requirements.
Semester Three (16 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | SCTCS Equivalent Course | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOWK 201 Intro to Social Work | 3 | C | HUS 101 Intro to Human Services or HUS 204 Introduction to Social Work |
(MR) |
| Philosophy Course *** | 3 | Equivalent if Applicable *** | (PR) | |
| Literature Course (200 level or higher) *** |
3 | Literature Course (200 level or higher) *** |
(CC- AIU) | |
| Biology Course with Lab | 4 | Equivalent Science course *** | (CC- SCI) | |
| Foreign Language or Carolina Core or Approved Elective *** |
3 | Equivalent Related course *** | (CC-GFL or PR) |
Semester Four (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | SCTCS Equivalent Course | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Core- GFL *** | 3 | Equivalent if Applicable *** | (CC-GFL) | |
| Carolina Core- SCI *** | 3 | Equivalent if Applicable *** | (CC-SCI) | |
| Approved Elective *** | 3 | Equivalent if Applicable*** | (PR) | |
| Approved Elective *** | 3 | Equivalent if Applicable *** | (PR) | |
| Approved Elective *** | 3 | Equivalent if Applicable *** | (PR) |
Semester Five (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | SCTCS Equivalent Course | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOWK 311 Foundations of Social Work Practice *** | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| SOWK 331 Diversity & Social Justice in Contemporary Society *** | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| SOWK 341 Theories for Understanding Individuals, Families, and Groups *** | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| Approved Elective *** | 3 | Equivalent if Applicable *** | (PR) | |
| SOWK 222 Social Welfare Policies and Programs *** | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
Semester Six (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | SCTCS Equivalent Course | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOWK 312 Generalist Practice II: Social Work with Individuals & Families *** | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| SOWK 322 Social Policy Analysis *** | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| SOWK 352 Social Work & Scientific Inquiry *** | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| SOWK 382 Intro to Field Education *** | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| SOWK Elective (300 level or higher) *** |
3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
Semester Seven (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | SCTCS Equivalent Course | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOWK 411 Social Work Practice w/ Groups | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| SOWK 441 Theories for Understanding Organizations & Communities | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| SOWK 481 Practicum I: Field Education | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| SOWK 483 Practicum Seminar | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| SOWK Elective (300 level or higher) *** |
3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
Semester Eight (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | SCTCS Equivalent Course | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOWK 412 Social Work Practice with Organizations & Communities | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| SOWK 422 Advocacy for Social & Economic Justice | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| SOWK 482 Practicum II: Field Education | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| SOWK 484 Capstone | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| SOWK Elective (300 level or higher) *** |
3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
* Additional courses may be transferred. For more information about program requirements
please visit the undergraduate programs bulletin and the course equivalency transfer table to determine how additional courses may transfer from your institution. **Not all USC majors offer Transfer Advising Guides. The university’s top transfer
majors were selected for these guides. *** In Resident Requirement: The last 25% of a student’s degree must be completed
in residence at the University of South Carolina, and at least half of the hours in
the student’s major course and in the student’s minor courses (if applicable) must
be taken at the University. **** Transfer credits to USC must be from regionally accredited institutions for academic courses completed with grades of C- or better.
University Requirements: Bachelor’s degree-seeking students must meet Carolina Core (general education) requirements.Code Definitions
Code
Definition
CC
Carolina Core
CC-AIU
Carolina Core – Aesthetic and Interpretive Understanding
CC-ARP
Carolina Core – Analytical Reasoning and Problem-Solving
CC-CMS
Carolina Core – Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Spoken Component
CC-CMW
Carolina Core – Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Written Component
CC-GFL
Carolina Core – Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Foreign Language
CC-GHS
Carolina Core – Historical Thinking
CC-GSS
Carolina Core – Social Sciences
CC-INF
Carolina Core – Information Literacy
CC-INT
Carolina Core – Integrative Course
CC-SCI
Carolina Core – Scientific Literacy
CC-VSR
Carolina Core – Values, Ethics, and Social Responsibility
CR
College Requirement
MR
Major Requirement
PR
Program Requirement
Disclaimer: Transfer Tracks are only a suggested or recommended sequence of courses required
in a program of study. Please contact your academic advisor for assistance in the
application of specific coursework to a program of study and course selection and
planning for upcoming semesters.