Graduate School of Social Service

Fordham Social Work Programs

Located in the heart of New York City, 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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Guides to Kickstart Your Social Work Career

Interested in social work and want to learn more about all the MSW degree and profession offer? Fordham GSS has created three short guides that give you the foundation and knowledge for what comes next in your social work education. 

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Career Changers

How Justine Is Changing Careers with Fordham's Online MSW

Justine comes 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.

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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 MSW

Earn your MSW 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.

Why Choose Fordham GSS?

Hear from some Fordham GSS Master of Social Work (MSW) students about why they chose to pursue their social work education at Fordham. From our rigorous academic standards and focus on social justice, to our community-driven environment, Fordham is a school of social work that offers a holistic experience for all students to become the practitioners they're meant to be.

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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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Event: Fordham GSS Westchester Campus MSW Open House

Event: Fordham GSS Westchester Campus MSW Open House

We’re hosting an open house for the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at our Westchester campus, and we’d love to meet you! Register for the open house here! Come explore campus, pick up some free Fordham swag, attend faculty-led mini-lectures, and even enter for a chance to win Westchester Knicks tickets! 🏀 This event […]

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New Study Examines the Employer Side of Domestic Work

New Study Examines the Employer Side of Domestic Work

Over the past thirty years, domestic workers have organized for better pay and rights as demand for home care has grown. But most research has focused on the workers, not the people who hire them. A new multi-year study from Associate Professors Laura Wernick, PhD, and Kimberly Hudson, PhD, examines employers, especially older adults and […]

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“We’re everywhere”: What a London experience taught these MSW students

“We’re everywhere”: What a London experience taught these MSW students

In a Master of Social Work (MSW) program, much like in the social work profession at large, one opportunity leads to the next. Putting yourself into situations where you meet others and do good work opens doors to more of the same.  MSW students Alycia Shannon and Brandon Kitchner experienced this over the past few […]

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Social Work Has an AI Regulation Problem. Two Fordham Professors Are Trying to Solve It

Social Work Has an AI Regulation Problem. Two Fordham Professors Are Trying to Solve It

“The horse is out of the gate. The floodgates are open. Pick your metaphor,” said GSS Associate Professor Elizabeth Matthews, PhD. “This is happening. But what is happening is also a very different question than what should be happening.” Generative Artificial intelligence (GenAI) has infiltrated social work. Clients are using it, asking ChatGPT for mental […]

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Goldkind Appointed to CSWE National Advisory Board for AI and Technology

Goldkind Appointed to CSWE National Advisory Board for AI and Technology

This September, Fordham Graduate School of Social Service Professor Lauri Goldkind, PhD, was appointed as a member of the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) inaugural National Advisory Board for AI and Technology.  Goldkind, a leading voice on artificial intelligence (AI) in social work, is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Technology in Human Services […]

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Fordham GSS APM 2026 Awards and Presentations

Fordham GSS APM 2026 Awards and Presentations

We are less than a month away from heading to Atlanta for the 2026 CSWE Annual Program Meeting (APM) conference! We hope you can stop by some of our faculty presentations and celebrate with our award recipients. We are so proud to have these members of the GSS Community representing our school on a national […]

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Coming Soon to a Subway Car Near You: The Science of Screen Time

Coming Soon to a Subway Car Near You: The Science of Screen Time

Cognitive offloading, doomscrolling, brain rot – we hear these terms on the news alongside a lot of alarm, but what does the science say about how technology impacts today’s youth? Fordham Graduate School of Social Service Assistant Professor Jenn Lilly, PhD, says the answer might not be so cut-and-dried. And she’s teaming up with Fordham’s […]

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Leading From the C-Suite: Jim Minton on Systemic Change and Fordham GSS’s Summer in London

Leading From the C-Suite: Jim Minton on Systemic Change and Fordham GSS’s Summer in London

Introducing our students to leaders throughout their time in the Master of Social Work (MSW) program is central to the Fordham experience. We know social workers make great leaders, so exposing students to the lessons and ideas of those who have been through it prepares them for a world that needs them.  This summer, MSW […]

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Goldkind to Speak on AI at Two Upcoming Conferences

Goldkind to Speak on AI at Two Upcoming Conferences

Over the next month, Graduate School of Social Service Professor Lauri Goldkind, PhD, will speak on artificial intelligence (AI) at two national conferences. Goldkind, who also serves on the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) new Advisory Board on AI and Technology, is one of the leading voices in social work technology nationwide. “As a […]

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Fordham GSS Welcomes 40+ Students to NYC School Social Work Collaborative

Fordham GSS Welcomes 40+ Students to NYC School Social Work Collaborative

New York City continues to grapple with a youth mental health crisis. In December 2025, a report from NYC Comptroller Brad Lander sounded the alarm: nearly 40% of New York City high school students reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness.  As schools work to address these challenges, the need for trained mental health professionals […]

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