Online MSW Programs in New York (NY)
Online master of social work (MSW) programs can be found throughout New York State. Programs in New York City, Garden City, and Buffalo are open to aspiring social workers state-wide, although some options are hybrid or blended programs that require students to spend time on campus. Students in New York may also choose to pursue an online MSW program out-of-state, at universities as closeby as New Jersey and as far away as California.
Here are universities in New York that offer master’s level social work programs entirely online, hybrid, or accept students from New York, according to the Council on Social Work Education.
Please note: All online MSW programs require students to complete field education at a local health services agency.
Sponsored Online MSW Programs
University and Program Name | Study Length | Enrollment Type | Field Placement Support |
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University of Denver
Master of Social Work (MSW) SPONSORED | As few as 12 months | Full-Time and Part-Time | Support Available |
Fordham University
Master of Social Work (MSW) SPONSORED | As few as 16 months | Full-Time and Part-Time | Support Available |
Simmons University
Master of Social Work (MSW) SPONSORED | As few as 9 months | Accelerated Full-Time Part-Time | Support Available |
Howard University
Master of Social Work (MSW) SPONSORED | As few as 12 months | Full-Time and Part-Time | Support Available |
University of Southern California
Master of Social Work (MSW) SPONSORED | As few as 16 months | Full-Time and Part-Time | Support Available |
Syracuse University
Master of Social Work (MSW) SPONSORED | As few as 24 months | Full-Time and Part-Time | Support Available |
Case Western Reserve University
Master of Social Work (MSW) SPONSORED | As few as a year and a half | Full-Time and Part-Time | Support Available |
Baylor University
Master of Social Work (MSW) SPONSORED | 12-36 months | Accelerated Full-Time Part-Time | Support Available |
SPONSORED
Colleges in New York with Online MSW Programs
University | Format | Enrollment Type |
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Adelphi University | Online | Part-Time |
Colorado State University | Hybrid | Part-Time |
Fordham University SPONSORED | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Syracuse University SPONSORED | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
University at Buffalo (SUNY) | Online | Part-Time |
Yeshiva University | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Colleges in New York with Hybrid MSW Programs
University | Format | Enrollment Type |
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Touro College Graduate School | Hybrid | Full-Time |
Online MSW Programs that Accept Students from New York
University | Format | Enrollment Type |
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Adelphi University | Online | Part-Time |
Arizona State University | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Baylor University SPONSORED | Online | Accelerated Full-Time Part-Time |
Boise State University | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Boston University | Online | Part-Time |
California State University, Northridge | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
California State University, San Bernardino | Online | Part-Time |
Campbellsville University | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Capella University | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Case Western Reserve University SPONSORED | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Colorado State University | Hybrid | Part-Time |
Delaware State University | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Edinboro University | Online | Full-Time |
Florida State University | Online | Part-Time |
Fordham University SPONSORED | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
George Mason University | Online | Part-Time |
Humboldt State University | Online | Part-Time |
Indiana University | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Louisiana State University | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Metropolitan State University of Denver | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
New Mexico State University | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Ohio State University | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Our Lady of the Lake University | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Portland State University | Online | Full-Time |
Rutgers University | Hybrid | Part-Time |
Samford University | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
San José State University | Online | Full-Time |
Simmons University SPONSORED | Online | Accelerated Full-Time Part-Time |
Syracuse University SPONSORED | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Temple University | Online | Part-Time |
Texas State University – San Marcos | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
The Catholic University of America | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
Tulane University | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
University at Buffalo (SUNY) | Online | Part-Time |
University of Arkansas, Little Rock | Online | Part-Time |
University of Central Florida | Online | Part-Time |
University of Denver SPONSORED | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
University of Houston | Online | Part-Time |
University of Kentucky | Online | Full-Time |
University of Louisville | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
University of Nevada, Reno | Online | Full-Time |
University of New England | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
University of New Hampshire | Online | Full-Time Part-Time |
University of North Dakota | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
University of South Florida | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley | Online | Full-Time |
West Virginia University | Online | Part-Time |
Western New Mexico University | Online | Full-Time Part-Time |
Winthrop University | Online | Part-Time |
Yeshiva University | Online | Full-Time and Part-Time |
All online MSW programs require field education at a local health services agency. Programs that are 100% online do not require students to visit the campus during the program.
How to Become a Social Worker in New York
The New York Office of the Professions issues two types of social work license: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). Below are some common steps to become a social worker in New York, which you should confirm with New York’s board of social workers. Information regarding licensure in New York was last retrieved in August 2020.
Pathway to Become an LCSW in New York
- Complete a bachelor’s degree.
- Complete a Master of Social Work degree program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, with at least 12 semester hours of clinical coursework.
- Following graduation, complete at least three years of supervised experience.
- Pass the Clinical Social Work Licensing Examination from the Association of Social Work Boards.
- Complete coursework on the identification and reporting of child abuse.
- Apply to the New York Office of the Professions.
Pathway to Become an LMSW in New York
- Complete a bachelor’s degree.
- Complete a Master of Social Work degree program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Pass the Master’s Social Work Licensing Examination from the Association of Social Work Boards.
- Complete coursework on the identification and reporting of child abuse.
- Apply to the New York Office of the Professions.
For more detailed information on becoming a social worker in New York, visit the New York Office of the Professions. You can also refer to our guides on general requirements for becoming a social worker and becoming an LCSW.
Last updated: September 2020