Department of Social Work

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.

BS in Social Work Program

Bachelor of Science (BS) Social Work Program Overview

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Accredited since 1985

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BS Graduates

MSW Program

The Master Social Work (MSW) Program at CUNY York College

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Accredited since 2018

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MSW Graduates

Competency

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:

1. Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
2. Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice
3. Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) In Practice                       
4. Engage In Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice
5. Engage In Policy Practice
6. Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
7. Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
8. Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities  
9. Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Fall 2025 Office Hours

We are located in AC-3A11