MSW Social Work / Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling:CASAC

Course Overview The LIU Collaborative Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) program, offered at both the Brooklyn and Brookville campuses, is a CSWE-accredited degree designed to elevate your professional practice. It provides a rigorous curriculum that leads to specialized practice in high-demand fields, combining academic excellence with extensive real-world fieldwork. This program is uniquely structured to not only prepare you for licensure but also for advanced state certifications. Key Program Highlights Choose from five high-impact specializations: Substance Use, Child & Family Welfare, Forensic Social Work, Gerontology, or Nonprofit Management. Benefit from a unique collaborative model that combines the resources and faculty of both LIU Brooklyn and LIU Post campuses. Gain hands-on experience through diverse fieldwork placements in schools, clinics, shelters, and social service agencies. Meet the academic requirements for NYS Licensure (LMSW), the CASAC credential for substance abuse counseling, and advanced forensic certification. Learn in two distinct environments: the dynamic urban setting of Brooklyn or the spacious suburban campus at Brookville.