The Department of Social Work offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, which prepares students for entry-level generalist urban practice and provides a local and global context for understanding and addressing the experiences of people and societies. The department also offers a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree, which focuses on generalist practice in the first year and a healthcare specialization in the advanced year.
The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) initially accredited the Bachelor of Science (Social Work Program) in 1985 and the Master of Social Work (MSW) Program at CUNY York College in 2018. The Council for Higher Education Accreditation recognizes CSWE’s Board of Accreditation (BOA) as the sole accrediting agency for social work education in the United States and its territories.
The Department of Social Work seeks to provide scholars with the opportunity to reinforce, integrate, and demonstrate the practice behaviors associated with each of the 9 Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Competencies:
Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) In Practice
Engage In Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice
Engage In Policy Practice
Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Summer 2025 Office Hours
We are located in AC-3A11
Day
Time
Monday
10am - 6pm
Tuesday
10am - 6pm
Wednesday
10am - 6pm
Thursday
10am - 6pm
Friday
Office Closed
Contact & Advisement
For Baccalaureate of Science in Social Work Program Assistance and Baccalaureate Advisement
Professor Roeback (BS Program Director) will be available on Wednesdays, virtually starting June 18th from 11:00 am – 1:00. Professor Roeback will not be available on Wednesday, July 2nd and July 30th. You may contact Professor Roeback via email at sroeback@york.cuny.edu to schedule an appointment, or simply join the office hour, Zoom Link below.
General Assistance and Baccalaureate of Science in Social Work Program Assistance
Ms. Doria Thompson, Office Assistant, will be available during the summer. Ms. Thompson will be available from Monday to Thursday from 10 AM – 6 PM. Ms. Thompson will be in the office on Monday and Tuesday, and virtual Wednesday and Thursday, and can be reached at dthompson7@york.cuny.edu. or call (718) 262-2606.
For Master of Social Work Program Assistance
Ms. Isabelle Hubert, MSW Academic Program Specialist, will be available from Monday to Thursday from 10 AM – 6 PM until July 10th, except for June 30th. Ms. Hubert will be virtual on Monday and Tuesday and in the office on Wednesday and Thursday. You can email msw@york.cuny.edu or by phone at 718-262-2603.
For Master of Social Work Program Practicum Education Assistance
Prof. Cathleen Lilavois will only be responding to emails on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Prof. Lilavois can be reached at clilavois@york.cuny.edu. She will resume her regular schedule when the fall semester commences on August 26th.
For Department of Social Work and MSW Program Concerns/Urgent Matters
The Chairperson of the Department of Social Work (DSW) and Founding Director of the MSW Program at CUNY York College, Dr. Selena T. Rodgers, will be available via email at srodgers@york.cuny.edu and ZOOM. Please email me directly or contact Ms. Thompson or Ms. Hubert to schedule a meeting with me.