Program Overview

Master of Social Work (MSW) Program

The Master of Social Work (MSW) Program at York College, CUNY, offers a comprehensive education in social work, preparing scholars for careers in the field. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to become competent social work professionals.

Support Services

The York College Division of Student Development provides a range of support services to help enhance the academic process of scholars. These services include:

• Center for Students with Disabilities Academic Core Building
• Counseling Center
• Men’s Center
• SEEK Program
• TRIO Support Services Program
• Tutoring Services
• Veterans Affairs Office
• Women’s Center

Library Support Services

The York Library provides a broad and current collection of print and electronic materials to support the mission and curriculum of the College’s Social Work Program. The library holdings include:

• 150,000 printed books
• 38 print periodical subscriptions
• 588,000 e-books
• 201 licensed databases
• Over 130,000 subscription and open access online journals, newspapers, and popular magazines

Equipment Technology Support

MSW scholars have access to a variety of technology resources, including:

• Blackboard
• Blackboard Collaborate
• CUNYFirst
• ConnectCUNY
• ZOOM
• Go-To-Meet
• ASWB’s Group Review Practice Test Software Program
• Virtual simulation
• Case studies
• Videos
• Structured Immersive Simulation Training

The York Campus IT environment is comprised of:

• 2,200 desktop computers
• 200 networked printers and printer/copiers
• 33 Computer Labs
• The York Library
• Approximately 850 classrooms and office spaces within six buildings

All scholars across CUNY pay a technology fee to fund the purchase of technology equipment, software licenses, and personnel and technology support services. This fee ensures that students have access to technology and the ability to use it to enhance their learning experiences.