Graduate Program in Social Work

The mission of the Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service is to educate students to promote human rights and social justice. The School strives to improve the well-being of people and communities through teaching culturally responsive, evidence-informed practice and engaging in research, policy advocacy, and community partnership.

The School's commitment to excellence in education and scholarship is built on professional social work values and the Jesuit educational tradition with its focus on social justice.

Located in the greater New York City metropolitan region, the School prepares social work professionals and instills in its students a commitment to the profession while helping them build the competencies necessary for them to effectively serve diverse populations.