Social Work, M.S.W.
The master’s in Social Work is your credential for change leadership in social, economic, and environmental justice.
This program empowers the next generation of social work leaders and equips them with the tools to enact the change they want to see in their communities. The online M.S.W. prepares social workers—who are committed to the values of human diversity and dignity—to help others navigate life’s challenges. Students can choose between the on-campus residential program, or part-time online program, for their master’s degree.
An Advanced Standing program is available for applicants who already have an undergraduate degree in Social Work.
The M.S.W. is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), and prepares graduates to earn the social work license by sitting for the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) licensing examination.
Application Deadline: July 15 | More admissions information
Interested in the online M.S.W. programs?
Why Social Work at Syracuse?
- Go further in the social work profession and amplify your impact on society with this degree; open doors to leadership roles in human-service programming and policy-making; and gain the credentials to practice in clinical mental health.
- Our graduates have a XX% placement rate within 6 months, and a XX% pass rate on Social Work Licensure exams over the past five years.
- Faculty members of this program are specialists dedicated to the social work profession in both theory and practice.
- A Master of Social Work degree with state licensure or certification opens doors to advanced positions in leadership, clinical practice, and administration.
- Career opportunities for social workers have continued to increase, and alumni of the M.S.W. program lead not-for-profit and community organizations, guide service users through complex healthcare systems, assess the strengths and needs of communities and individuals, engage in social research, serve in public office, facilitate adoption, and provide psychotherapy to individuals, families, couples, and groups.
- Take part in School of Education short-term study abroad trips or semester-long programs around the world. School of Education students are also eligible for exclusive funding to support study abroad experiences.
- Opportunity to complete a joint JD/Social Work M.S.W. program in partnership with the Syracuse University College of Law.
Graduates of the School of Social Work are prepared for careers in counseling, social service, and educational settings including:
- Mental health and health care agencies
- Adoption agencies
- Advocacy organizations and public policy
- Court systems
- Counseling offices and other direct service providers
- Schools and community centers