MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
Day and evening classes; daytime fieldwork
Some classes at each site are offered online or hybrid (half online).
Complete in as fast as 1-2 years full-time
Internships, field experience, study abroad options
Grants, scholarships, veterans benefits, loans, and undergraduate loan forgiveness are options for paying for this grad degree.
"What I love about Nazareth is its community focus and emphasis on civic engagement, which makes it the perfect place to develop the skills and further your passion for social work. Its small community atmosphere allows students to be remembered by face and name by faculty and staff, which fosters relationships that can last beyond your time at Nazareth. As an alum, I can personally attest to how pivotal Nazareth was to my social work career. I'm forever grateful."
— Fatima C. Banister '13G, LMSW, MPA, Rochester City School District social worker, Nazareth adjunct Instructor
"The professors at Naz take the time to get to know each individual student, which leads to meaningful professor-student relationships. Five years after graduating with my MSW, I continue to reach out to my professors for guidance and mentorship. The professors at Naz have a tremendous amount of experience in the field of social work. Real-world examples filled the lectures and seminars, which enriched the learning experience and often left me feeling inspired."
— Lindsey Macaluso, '13G, LCSW, program manager at Bivona Child Advocacy Center and a therapist in private practice
3.0 GPA in bachelor's degree and 3.0 in the major
24 Liberal Arts credits:
2 letters of recommendation for graduate level work and the social work profession
Completion of online application
Nazareth College's MSW program is registered with the New York State Education Department, and is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) as of February 2020.