MSW Social Work / Forensic Social Work drafted
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | 2023-08-01 |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
| 2026-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Long Island University Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) program is a collaboration between the University’s LIU Brooklyn and LIU Post (Brookville), with courses offered at both locations. Students may complete the M.S.W. at either Long Island University campus.
It is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), signifying that it meets the highest standards of academic excellence.
The LIU Collaborative MSW program has all the essentials for an exciting academic experience, which will enhance your professional career. The curriculum is carefully constructed to lead to specialized practice in one of five areas: Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors, Child and Family Welfare, Forensic Social Work, Gerontology, and Nonprofit Management. The collaborative program combines the resources of LIU’s two main campuses, in Brooklyn and Brookville. The LIU Brooklyn campus is conveniently located in a bustling part of New York City. The LIU Post campus, in Brookville, New York, on the other hand, is situated on a beautiful and sprawling campus, in suburban Long Island. The collaborative program utilizes a coalition of LIU personnel and faculty from both campuses. Field work in varied settings – including schools, homeless shelters, child and family counseling centers, senior citizen facilities, substance abuse clinics and social service agencies- enhances academic learning and allows you to make a positive impact on society.
A MSW from LIU will serve you well for practical, as well as academic purposes, in preparing you for specific employment opportunities. In addition to providing graduates with the requisite education required to obtain a license to practice Social Work, our program also offers the opportunity for advanced state certification in forensic social work. Additionally, we designed our program in conjunction with New York State to meet the academic requirements for Certification in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling (CASAC).
Outcomes Assessment Summary
Long Island University, Brooklyn
Long Island University, Brooklyn (LIU Brooklyn) is a private university in Brooklyn, New York. It is the original unit and first of two main campuses of the private Long Island University system.
LIU Brooklyn was founded in 1919 as a branch of Long Island University. It has since grown to become a large, comprehensive university with over 8,000 students. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including programs in the liberal arts, business, education, health sciences, and the arts.
LIU Brooklyn's campus is located in the heart of Brooklyn, just steps away from the Barclays Center, top arts venues like BAM, and the hip restaurants, boutiques, and cafes of Fort Greene. The campus is also a short subway ride to the vast cultural offerings and professional opportunities of Manhattan.
LIU Brooklyn is a vibrant and diverse university with a strong sense of community. The student body is made up of students from all over the world, and the university offers a wide range of student activities and organizations.
LIU Brooklyn is a highly ranked university. It is ranked #331-440 in the 2022-2023 edition of U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges. The university is also ranked #1,075 in the world by Times Higher Education.
If you are looking for a vibrant, diverse, and academically challenging university, then Long Island University, Brooklyn is a great option.
English Language Requirements
Most courses at Long Island University Brooklyn have the following minimum language requirements. We advise you always check the exact entry requirements before apply to any course, don't forget we are always on hand to help.
IELTS ACADEMIC
6.5
TOEFL
79
PTE
59
