MSW Social Work / Gerontology

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, integrating robust academic learning with extensive real-world fieldwork. 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 Certification in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling (CASAC) and advanced forensic certification. Earn a degree that provides the requisite education to obtain a license to practice clinical social work.