Columbia University - School of Social Work
Online Master of Science in Social Work

New York, USA

DEGREE TYPE

MSc

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

Distance Learning

Key Summary

About: The Online Master of Science in Social Work offers flexible learning for students looking to advance their careers in social work. This program focuses on key social work competencies, including clinical practice and social justice. Students will engage in a comprehensive curriculum delivered through online courses, accommodating various schedules.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue diverse opportunities in social work fields. Potential career paths include clinical social worker, school social worker, community outreach coordinator, and mental health counselor. The skills acquired in this program prepare you for impactful roles in various settings.

Columbia’s Master of Science in Social Work is one of the oldest and most esteemed MSW programs in the world. Columbia students have unparalleled access to rigorous training, innovative teaching, and proven methods to transform lives and lead society forward. Our Online Campus option combines all the benefits of the MSW program within an award-winning online experience.

Proven methods with real-world impact. This is a degree where research meets clinical practice, where evidence-based decisions are balanced with individual needs, and where a multitude of perspectives converge to solve complex social justice problems. World-changing research led by exceptional faculty. Participate in real-time classes taught by some of the most compelling voices in the social work world; their research has examined the relationship between gang violence and social media, the effects of racism on health, responses to the opioid epidemic, new frontiers in clinical interventions, innovations in poverty alleviation, and the nuances of prolonged grief.