Social Work

CSWE accredited online MSW options now available

Binghamton’s exclusively online MSW options give you maximum flexibility, with a course of study that fits your busy schedule.

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Celebrating 20 years of educating social work leaders!  2003-2023

Do you want to help others? Binghamton University’s Department of Social Work gives you the expertise needed to provide that help and become an agent of change. 

Highlights of our programs

  • Our curriculum gives students the knowledge and skills to address the needs of individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities and become leaders in a complex, multicultural society. 
  • Students learn strategies to effectively advocate for social justice and change.
  • Our many collaborations with local agencies allow students opportunities to take their classroom learning experiences out into the community.
  • Our faculty experts train some of the best social workers in the state. Every year, our graduates are among the highest achieving on New York’s Social Work licensure exams! 

Accreditation

The Master of Social Work (MSW) program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education's Commission on Accreditation.

Accreditation of a master's social work program by the Council on Social Work Education' Commission on Accreditation indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of program quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals and the Commission on Accreditation has verified that it demonstrates compliance with all sections of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards. Program outcomes can be found here.

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education's Commission on Accreditation.

Accreditation of a bachelor of social work program by the Council on Social Work Education' Commission on Accreditation indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of program quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals and the Commission on Accreditation has verified that it demonstrates compliance with all sections of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards. Program outcomes can be found here.

FIELD INSTRUCTION

Students acquire experience and develop competencies that will help them attain their personal and professional goals within a framework of social work values and ethics.

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