MSW Social Work / Child and Family Welfare

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 focused on specialized, high-demand areas of social work. The program integrates robust academic theory with extensive real-world field experience to prepare you for immediate impact in the field. Key Program Highlights Choose from five high-demand specializations: Substance Use, Child & Family Welfare, Forensic Social Work, Gerontology, or Nonprofit Management. Gain hands-on experience through diverse field placements in schools, clinics, shelters, and social service agencies. Earn a degree that meets the academic requirements for both state licensure (LMSW) and the CASAC credential for substance abuse counseling. Benefit from the combined resources and faculty expertise of both LIU Brooklyn and LIU Post campuses. Prepare for advanced state certification in the growing field of Forensic Social Work.