Social Work
CSWE-accredited online MSW options are 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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Binghamton University's Master of Social Work (MSW) program has been ranked as one of the best in New York for 2024 by CounselingPsychology.org |
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!
Admissions
Fall 2025 applications are now open! Apply via the links below or sign up for an info session today!
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Degrees
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Accreditation
The Master of Social Work (MSW) program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education's Board of Accreditation.
Accreditation of a master's social work program by the Council on Social Work Education' Board of 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 Board of 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 Board of Accreditation.
Accreditation of a bachelor of social work program by the Council on Social Work Education' Board of 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 Board of 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 to help them attain their personal and professional goals within a framework of social work values and ethics.