Long Island Master of Social Work

Long Island Master of Social Work

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Make an impact. Engage with others in a meaningful way. Get ready.

At St. Joseph’s University, New York (SJNY), we empower passionate professionals to engage with communities, advocate for change and advance social justice — all through a flexible, accredited MSW program based on our Long Island campus.

Why choose SJNY’s MSW program?

  • 25 percent tuition discount for MSW graduate students employed at nonprofit organizations at enrollment.
  • $4,000 scholarship per semester for eligible students.
  • Flexible scheduling with hybrid options, as well as day, evening and weekend classes to fit your lifestyle.
  • Real-world experience through two field internships — preparing you for success in diverse social work settings.
  • Professional career counseling and connections to employment opportunities.

Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), our MSW program prepares students as generalist and clinical practitioners with a strong foundation in advocacy, social justice, and community empowerment.

SJNY’s MSW program provides the flexibility, support and academic excellence to help you achieve your goals. Ready to learn more? Apply now

Full Tuition MSW Grant

Through a partnership with the Audacia Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides programs and services for people seeking careers in health care, the University will offer free tuition for eligible social work students who are working toward a Master of Social Work (MSW) at SJNY.

Through the Audacia Foundation, Inc., and the New York State Department of Health’s Career Pathways Training Program (CPT), SJNY will offer eligible students the opportunity to earn an MSW with the cost of tuition, books and fees fully covered in exchange for committing to three years of post-graduate employment with an approved organization that serves predominantly low-income families and individuals. In addition, students will receive tutoring, test preparation and assistance with job placement upon program completion.

Students must apply to join the CPT program and must enroll or already be enrolled full-time in an MSW program; programs must be completed within three years or by May 2027. 

Jo Anne DurovichJo Anne Durovich, Ph.D., LMSW
Chair and Associate Professor of Human Services, Human Services Leadership and Social Work

"The mission of St. Joseph’s University includes a focus on value-oriented education, career preparation and enhancement, and social responsibility and service. Just as the Sisters of St. Joseph have historically been guided by the focus on inclusivity, justice and caring for one’s neighbors as we would care for our own, so too is the profession of social work."

The Long Island Master of Social Work Experience

The Flexibility You Need: Work toward your degree full- or part-time, with day, evening, weekend, and online classes available.

 

Gain Firsthand Experience: Dive into the field of social work while completing two internships during your graduate studies.

 

Prepare for the Career You Want: Social workers can be found in a variety of professions including government, counseling, schools, mental health and substance abuse rehabilitation, hospitals and health care settings, and social service organizations, to name a few.  

Admissions Requirements

Applicants to the program must have earned a minimum of a 3.0 GPA during their undergraduate studies, and they must have the equivalent of one year of experience in the field of human services/social work. Applicants will also be required to submit three professional references from individuals who have observed/supervised them in professional settings.  Taking the GRE exam is not required.

Admissions Process

Non-Profit Employee Tuition Grant

SJNY offers graduate students who are employed at a non-profit organization at the time of their initial enrollment into the MSW program a grant of up 25% of the current SJNY tuition rate to eligible students.

 

Grant Application

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