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GSS provides a foundation in the traditions of the social work profession while meeting the challenges of the future with a sophisticated interdisciplinary curriculum. Ranked among the best in the nation, our social work graduate programs offer a flexible, experiential education that will prepare you to change lives and transform communities.

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SSWR 2025

10 GSS Faculty to Present at SSWR

The Graduate School of Social Service would like to congratulate those on our faculty whose research is being presented at this year’s Society for Social Work and Research 29th Annual Conference in Seattle, Washington!

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Course Overview

GSS offers a wide array of courses for students to pursue. Take a look at your options.

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Study Abroad

Spend a summer in London learning about the history of settlement houses.

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Scholarships and Fellowships

Learn more about opportunities to help fund your education.

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Non-Matriculated Study

Get a feel for graduate education. Take classes now; commit later.

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Advanced Standing M.S.W.

Earn your M.S.W. in as little as nine months, and for half the cost.

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Licensing Prep

Whether you plan to practice in NYC or beyond, know what you need to be prepared.

Leading The Change For a Better Tomorrow

Fordham University GSS offers a flexible curriculum that prepares students to promote positive changes in individuals and communities through collaborative community relationships, evidence-based culturally responsive practices, and public advocacy. Join an academic community that's as passionate about helping others as you are.

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GSS Campus Locations

With three New York campus locations, the Fordham Graduate School of Social Service (GSS) has a place for you—whether you prefer a fast-paced urban campus, or the tree-lined suburbs. Whichever location you choose, you’ll be part of an exciting, diverse community that is making a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and societies across the country and around the world.

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Westchester, West Harrison, NY

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GSS News

Spring 2025 Social Work Career Workshop Series Announced for MSW Students

Spring 2025 Social Work Career Workshop Series Announced for MSW Students

As a Master of Social Work student, you are preparing yourself for a rewarding and versatile career path. However, although you are entering the workforce with the skills and experience needed to succeed, navigating the job market as a new graduate is not always easy. The Graduate School of Social Service is proud to announce […]

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The Unique Experience of Social Work Education in China

The Unique Experience of Social Work Education in China

Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service Professor Winnie Kung, Ph.D., has published new research exploring social work education in China, its challenges, and its efforts to overcome them. The study, titled “Challenges to Theory-practice Integration of Social Work Education in China: Theory Learning” and published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and […]

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Why Social Work? Why Fordham? With Jennifer Gregoriano, GSS ’26

Why Social Work? Why Fordham? With Jennifer Gregoriano, GSS ’26

This is a series where we ask Fordham GSS Master of Social Work students to tell us why they chose to pursue the social work profession, and why they picked Fordham for their educational experience. Jennifer Gregoriano is a full-time MSW student at the Westchester campus. If you’d like to speak with a student ambassador about […]

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Farmer Named to the Class of 2025 SSWR Fellows

Farmer Named to the Class of 2025 SSWR Fellows

Congratulations to Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service Professor and Doctoral Program Director G. Lawrence Farmer, Ph.D., who was named to the Class of 2025 Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Fellows! The SSWR said this about the Fellows in an official announcement: The Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Fellows are […]

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Community Partnership Spotlight: Abilis

Community Partnership Spotlight: Abilis

The Fordham Graduate School of Service’s 100+ years in operation have allowed us to establish strong partnerships that benefit our Master of Social Work (MSW) students and the surrounding community. These partnerships often supply our students with invaluable internships that not only prepare them for the workforce but also result in jobs after graduation. Abilis […]

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Fordham GSS SSWR 2025 Presentations

Fordham GSS SSWR 2025 Presentations

The Graduate School of Social Service would like to congratulate those on our faculty whose research is being presented at this year’s Society for Social Work and Research 29th Annual Conference in Seattle, Washington! Please see below for a full list of Fordham GSS presentations, and read more about the conference here! Good luck, everyone!   […]

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Lilly Awarded “2024 Best Early Career Scholar Article” by Families in Society

Lilly Awarded “2024 Best Early Career Scholar Article” by Families in Society

Congratulations to Fordham GSS Assistant Professor Jenn Lilly, Ph.D., whose article “’I Learned to Bottle Up My Feelings From a Young Age’: A Narrative Analysis of Latina Young People’s Family Mental Health Socialization” was awarded the 2024 Best Early Career Scholar Article by the journal Families in Society! The study analyzed 25 participants’ narratives and […]

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Goldkind Research Honored on CSWE “Top Articles of 2024” List

Goldkind Research Honored on CSWE “Top Articles of 2024” List

Research from Fordham Graduate School of Social Service Professor Lauri Goldkind, Ph.D., was named a top article of 2024 by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The list was released on December 26. The article, titled “Introducing Generative Artificial Intelligence Into the MSW Curriculum: A Proposal for the 2029 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards,” […]

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Why Social Work? Why Fordham? With Olivia Meyer-Jenette, GSS ’26

Why Social Work? Why Fordham? With Olivia Meyer-Jenette, GSS ’26

This is a series where we ask Fordham GSS Master of Social Work students to tell us why they chose to pursue the social work profession, and why they picked Fordham for their educational experience. Olivia Meyer-Jenette is a full-time MSW student at the Lincoln Center campus. If you’d like to speak with a student ambassador […]

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Why Social Work? Why Fordham? With Tess Palin, GSS ’26

Why Social Work? Why Fordham? With Tess Palin, GSS ’26

This is a series where we ask Fordham GSS Master of Social Work students to tell us why they chose to pursue the social work profession, and why they picked Fordham for their educational experience. Tess Palin is a full-time MSW student at the Lincoln Center campus. If you’d like to speak with a student ambassador […]

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