Graduate School of Social Service

Fordham Social Work Programs

Fordham GSS provides a foundation in the traditions of the social work profession while meeting the challenges of the future with a sophisticated interdisciplinary curriculum. Ranked among the best schools of social work in the nation, our social work graduate programs offer a flexible, experiential education that will prepare you to change lives and transform communities.

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Career Exploration

Tips for Changing Careers to Social Work

Considering a professional switch? Want to take on work that truly matters? We're here to help. Hear from Fordham M.S.W. graduates on why they changed careers to social work, and what advice they'd give to others doing the same. Also, get some advice from our admissions department about how you can best prepare your application for success.

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Course Overview

GSS offers a wide array of courses for students to pursue. Take a look at your options.

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Study Abroad

Spend a summer in London learning about the history of settlement houses.

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Scholarships and Fellowships

Learn more about opportunities to help fund your education.

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Non-Matriculated Study

Get a feel for graduate education. Take classes now; commit later.

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Advanced Standing M.S.W.

Earn your M.S.W. in as little as nine months, and for half the cost.

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Licensing Prep

Whether you plan to practice in NYC or beyond, know what you need to be prepared.

Leading The Change For a Better Tomorrow

Fordham University GSS offers a flexible curriculum that prepares students to promote positive changes in individuals and communities through collaborative community relationships, evidence-based culturally responsive practices, and public advocacy. Join an academic community that's as passionate about helping others as you are.

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GSS Campus Locations

With three New York campus locations, the Fordham Graduate School of Social Service (GSS) has a place for you—whether you prefer a fast-paced urban campus, or the tree-lined suburbs. Whichever location you choose, you’ll be part of an exciting, diverse community that is making a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and societies across the country and around the world.

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Westchester, West Harrison, NY

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Lincoln Center, Manhattan

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GSS News

The Social Worker: Spring/Summer 2025 Magazine

The Social Worker: Spring/Summer 2025 Magazine

As we mark the end of the 2025 academic year, we could not be more proud of our students and their accomplishments. In May, GSS graduated over 300 world-changers who are well-prepared to meet society’s needs with skill and compassion. We know our dedicated alumni working tirelessly on the frontlines will guide and support them […]

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New Research Calls for Collective Care for Hospital Social Workers

New Research Calls for Collective Care for Hospital Social Workers

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, frontline workers such as doctors and nurses were rightly touted for their heroism. Sometimes, however, it felt like those working alongside them — namely, hospital social workers (HSW) — got lost in the shuffle.  And this erasure didn’t just take place in public opinion. New research from Fordham GSS Professor Lauri […]

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“Food Is Love”: How a Netflix Film Sparked Intergenerational Connection in Westchester

“Food Is Love”: How a Netflix Film Sparked Intergenerational Connection in Westchester

“Food is love,” said Joe Scaravella, the main character of Netflix’s new film Nonna’s, a heartwarming story about a man who, in honor of his recently passed mother, opens a restaurant on Staten Island with a staff of chefs comprised of local grandmothers. For Scaravella—like for many of us—food connected the community. Preparing a meal, […]

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Guest Lecturer Discusses How Global Migration Crises Challenge Mental Healthcare

Guest Lecturer Discusses How Global Migration Crises Challenge Mental Healthcare

Migration issues are filling our newsfeeds, stretching social workers thin, and even controlling the U.S. Supreme Court’s docket since the new Presidential administration took power in January. The country’s constitutional values are being tested, and threats of deportation seem to linger in the air like a heavy cloud.  However, America is not the only country […]

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Moments from the 2025 GSS Alumni Block Party

Moments from the 2025 GSS Alumni Block Party

It just gets better every year! It is such a pleasure to see our alumni back on campus. We thank each and every one of you who made the trip to our Lincoln Center campus to participate in such an incredible night. It means so much to us that our alumni want to stay connected […]

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7 Reasons Why You Should Attend This Year’s Fordham Alumni Block Party

7 Reasons Why You Should Attend This Year’s Fordham Alumni Block Party

Every year, Fordham welcomes its alumni back to the Lincoln Center campus to connect with friends, colleagues, and mentors at the Fordham Alumni Block Party. This year, the event will take place on June 20, and we’re highlighting seven (of the many) reasons why you should come take part in the fun. If you haven’t […]

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Social Work Literature and Gendered Racism: A Scoping Review

Social Work Literature and Gendered Racism: A Scoping Review

Fordham GSS Assistant Professor Kimberly Hudson, Ph.D., just published the first formal evaluation of social work literature on the topic of gendered racism. The article, titled “Social Work Literature and Gendered Racism: A Scoping Review,” was published in Social Work Research. Hudson and co-researchers conducted the scoping review on peer-reviewed journal articles including the term […]

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Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence Tools in the Child Protective Services Arena

Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence Tools in the Child Protective Services Arena

Fordham GSS Professor Lauri Goldkind, Ph.D., and Fordham M.S.W. candidate Adrienne Holmes collaborated on an article discussing both the positive and negative possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI) usage in child protective services. The article appears in CW360, an annual publication created by the University of Minnesota’s Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare. The article, […]

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Lilly’s “Nuestro Apoyo” Spotlighted by ReelWorks

Lilly’s “Nuestro Apoyo” Spotlighted by ReelWorks

Nuestro Apoyo, a film created based on research conducted by Fordham GSS Assistant Professor Jenn Lilly, Ph.D., was recently covered in a blog article by ReelWorks, an Emmy-winning production company that hires talented emerging filmmakers to collaborate with industry professionals to create content for clients. This continues a string of great press for the film, which has […]

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GSS Celebrates Retirement of Professor Anita Lightburn

GSS Celebrates Retirement of Professor Anita Lightburn

After 22 years of dedication to Fordham, Professor Anita Lightburn has announced her retirement from the Graduate School of Social Service. Fordham GSS held a celebration at our Westchester campus last month to honor Lightburn’s career. Friends, family, and colleagues all spoke to the group about Lightburn’s tremendous impact on our school and the profession. […]

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