Graduate School of Social Service

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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 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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How Does Better Mental Health Impact Crime?

Three members of the GSS Community—Debra M. McPhee, Ph.D., Dean of the Graduate School of Social Service; Hon. Richard M. Berman, GSS ’96, Senior United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York; and Michael Dowling, GSS ’74, President and CEO, Northwell Health—contributed critical insight at Fordham University’s interdisciplinary conference “Mental Health & Crime: A Path to Safety for All,” held on Thursday, January 16.

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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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GSS News

Public Interest Technology Initiative Unveils the ComPITencies Project in Its Pilot Form, Paving the Way for Ethical Tech Education

Public Interest Technology Initiative Unveils the ComPITencies Project in Its Pilot Form, Paving the Way for Ethical Tech Education

Spearheaded by Fordham GSS Professor Lauri Goldkind, Ph.D., an interdisciplinary initiative at Fordham University is shaping the future of public interest technology (PIT). At a recent meeting, Goldkind and her collaborators unveiled a beta version of the nine competencies they’ve developed since the project began in November 2023. This ambitious framework is designed to prepare […]

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Addressing Discrimination Against Seriously Ill Transgender Patients

Addressing Discrimination Against Seriously Ill Transgender Patients

Seeking medical care is a vulnerable experience for many, but for transgender patients and their loved ones, it can be especially fraught with discrimination, neglect, and even abuse. A recent study published by Fordham GSS Professor Cathy Berkman, Ph.D., showcases the realities transgender patients face in palliative care settings and emphasizes the urgent need for […]

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Fordham GSS Grad Returns as School’s Field Director

Fordham GSS Grad Returns as School’s Field Director

As a Master of Social Work (MSW) student at Fordham GSS, Ondina (“Dina”) Colasuonno wore many hats. A full-time worker and mother of young children, Colasuonno rushed to campus at night and on weekends, delicately balancing her thirst for knowledge with the realities of everyday life. The experience taught her important lessons in time management […]

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Why Social Work? Why Fordham? With Mitchell Selzer, GSS ’25

Why Social Work? Why Fordham? With Mitchell Selzer, GSS ’25

This is a series where we ask Fordham GSS Master of Social Work students to tell us why they chose to pursue the social work profession, and why they picked Fordham for their educational experience. Mitchell Selzer is a full-time advanced standing MSW student in the Molloy Hybrid campus option. If you’d like to speak with […]

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GSS Alumni Contribute Crucial Insights to Fordham Mental Health & Crime Conference

GSS Alumni Contribute Crucial Insights to Fordham Mental Health & Crime Conference

What exactly happens after someone calls 9-1-1 following a mental-health-related incident? What infrastructure do we have to ensure the criminal justice and mental health systems can collaborate for the situation’s best outcome? How do we know what we’re doing is working, and what can we do to improve?  These were some of the questions tackled […]

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Spring 2025 Social Work Career Workshop Series Announced for MSW Students

Spring 2025 Social Work Career Workshop Series Announced for MSW Students

As a Master of Social Work student, you are preparing yourself for a rewarding and versatile career path. However, although you are entering the workforce with the skills and experience needed to succeed, navigating the job market as a new graduate is not always easy. The Graduate School of Social Service is proud to announce […]

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The Unique Experience of Social Work Education in China

The Unique Experience of Social Work Education in China

Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service Professor Winnie Kung, Ph.D., has published new research exploring social work education in China, its challenges, and its efforts to overcome them. The study, titled “Challenges to Theory-practice Integration of Social Work Education in China: Theory Learning” and published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and […]

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Why Social Work? Why Fordham? With Jennifer Gregoriano, GSS ’26

Why Social Work? Why Fordham? With Jennifer Gregoriano, GSS ’26

This is a series where we ask Fordham GSS Master of Social Work students to tell us why they chose to pursue the social work profession, and why they picked Fordham for their educational experience. Jennifer Gregoriano is a full-time MSW student at the Westchester campus. If you’d like to speak with a student ambassador about […]

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Farmer Named to the Class of 2025 SSWR Fellows

Farmer Named to the Class of 2025 SSWR Fellows

Congratulations to Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service Professor and Doctoral Program Director G. Lawrence Farmer, Ph.D., who was named to the Class of 2025 Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Fellows! The SSWR said this about the Fellows in an official announcement: The Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Fellows are […]

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Community Partnership Spotlight: Abilis

Community Partnership Spotlight: Abilis

The Fordham Graduate School of Service’s 100+ years in operation have allowed us to establish strong partnerships that benefit our Master of Social Work (MSW) students and the surrounding community. These partnerships often supply our students with invaluable internships that not only prepare them for the workforce but also result in jobs after graduation. Abilis […]

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