Start your journey in professional social work with the Master of Social Work at Syracuse University. This program equips students from diverse academic backgrounds to support individuals and communities while promoting social and economic justice.

• Designed for students with a bachelor’s degree in any field
• Complete the program in approximately 36 months
• Concentrations in Advanced Integrated Practice or Advanced Clinical Practice
• Social justice-focused curriculum
• Field placement support in your community

About this program

The Master of Social Work at Syracuse University trains future social workers to address complex social issues and aid vulnerable groups. The program introduces students to the fundamental principles of social work practice, community advocacy, and social policy. Students learn to recognize the structural and social factors that impact individual and community wellbeing. Graduates gain the skills necessary to enhance services, support individuals and families, and promote a more equitable society.

Curriculum overview

The traditional MSW program operates in two stages. The first stage focuses on core social work education, covering human behavior, social welfare policy, research methods, and an introductory field placement. The second stage emphasizes advanced professional practice. Students choose between Advanced Integrated Practice or Advanced Clinical Practice, gaining practical experience through supervised field placements.

Online learning experience

Students participate in live weekly classes, group projects, and self-paced coursework through Syracuse University’s digital learning platform. The online campus offers access to course materials, class sessions, faculty office hours, and field placement resources. Students can complete their coursework while managing their professional and personal commitments.

Admissions and career outlook

The Traditional MSW pathway is intended for applicants with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than social work. Graduates are prepared for careers in social services, healthcare organizations, nonprofit agencies, community programs, and public policy. The program also equips students for professional licensure in social work practice.