Overview

This Social Work (MSW) degree at Syracuse University 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. Syracuse’s M.S.W. programme prepares social workers committed to the values of human dignity and who help others navigate life’s challenges.

Students can choose between full-time or part-time study in our on-campus, residential programme, or online part-time study. An Advanced Standing programme is available in all formats 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.

Why Social Work at Syracuse?

Amplify your impact on community and society; practice in clinical and private practice settings; and open doors to leadership roles in administration, policy, and human services.
Syracuse University graduates have a higher pass rate on Social Work Licensure Exams than both New York State and national averages, and many of our graduates have a job in place before graduation.
Enjoy flexibility in our part-time residential programme—take courses that fit your schedule, plan your course load around your busy life, and still finish your degree in as little as three years!
Benefit from strong relationships with government and community organizations built over almost 70 years as a School of Social Work in the Syracuse area.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Diversity in Social Context

Social Welfare Policy and Services

Advanced Practice with Individuals, Families and Groups

Social Work Practice in Mental Health

Clinical Practice Evaluation

Alcohol and Other Drugs in Social Work Practice

Applied Neuroscience in Human Services

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Syracuse, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree, including a minimum of 12 credits of social sciences.

The Advanced Standing MSW requires a bachelor’s degree in social work.

Official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate study.

A personal essay of 600–800 words in which you describe your professional goals, future professional plans and academic interests.

3 letters of recommendation from professors and/or employers. If you have graduated within the last five years, an academic reference is strongly encouraged.

Resume or CV.

GRE is not required.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35880 USD / year

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Out-of-State

35880 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

35880 USD / year

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Living costs

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United States

935 - 1370 USD / month

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Overview

Why Social Work at Syracuse?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Syracuse

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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