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The Online MSW Student Experience

Fordham Online MSW students learn from across the country—but they're all Rams. Whether you live in California, Texas, or right here in New York, all Fordham students share a collective mission to promote human rights and social justice—in their communities and throughout society.

From orientation day to graduation, we make the online student experience seamless and engaging, all while fitting into your busy schedule.  

Meet our online MSW students

Justine Goodman MSW '27 joins us from Columbia County, NY! Justine is a career changer, coming to social work after a career in marketing and media. She chose Fordham's online MSW program for its dedication to human rights and social justice. The remote format serves her busy life, allowing her to earn her degree from her home upstate in just 16 months with a local field placement. 

Meet Lisa!

Lisa Hom is a student in our online MSW program, coming from Cranford, NJ. Like Justine, she is also a career-changer and mother, so the flexibility of the online program fits her schedule and lifestyle. 

After 20 years as a retail marketing copywriter, Lisa was drawn to social work's relationship-based approach and social justice values. The field aligned with what she is seeking out of a career switch. 

Online MSW tools that keep us connected

We make online MSW education approachable. From your coursework to your fieldwork and everything in between, Fordham has platforms that are easy to use—regardless of your tech savviness.