Online Master of Science in Social Work

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.