Overview

The curriculum of the Social Work program at Columbia University combines a foundational understanding of social work practice with a specialized focus in a student’s concentration.

CSSW’s Social Work Practicum Course provides you with in-depth professional experiences and a chance to apply the theories discussed in class to your interactions with clients. At the Columbia School of Social Work students can choose among learning platforms, programs, concentrations, minors, and dual degrees.

Careers

Primary Job Function
Counseling and therapy
Case management or coordination
Administration
Group therapy or other group work
Program development
Program/project management
Hospital/medical social work
Community outreach
Data analysis
Program evaluation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Aging
Family, Youth & Children's Services
International Social Welfare and Streets to Immigrants and Refugees
World of Work
Contemporary Social Issues
Health, Mental Health & Disabilities
School-Based and School-Linked Services

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

For spring term admission:

September 1st of the preceding year - 16 Month program

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Manhattan, 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.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

At a minimum, candidates for the master of social work (MSW) program must meet the following criteria:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Academic record suggesting the ability to excel at graduate-level study
Serious commitment to the profession of social work and the capacity to meet the demands of professional training, often demonstrated by internships and life experiences
English Requirements

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

60764 USD / year

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Out-of-State

60764 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

60764 USD / year

≈ 60764 USD / year

Additional Details

Students enrolled in the part-time programs will be charged $2,025 per credit.

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

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

Additional Details

Living costs

Manhattan

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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