Social work is a helping profession. The main goal of social work is to improve a society's overall well-being, especially for the most vulnerable populations. Our students learn to work with individuals, couples, families, groups, neighborhoods, communities and organizations to empower them to meet their needs.Thank you for your interest in the PhD in Social Work! After you review the USC College of Social Work website, feel free to contact our office at 803-777-3599 with any questions you have about the PhD program.