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Live Virtual Classroom

Get the full benefits of our on-campus MSW program without leaving home. Learn in a virtual classroom and participate in lectures in real-time.

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Wurzweiler School of Social Work is committed to providing a world-class social work education that is accessible to everyone. Our goal is to equip all students with the tools to support individuals and communities across the globe, which is why we offer a variety of formats to obtain your degree. Through our live virtual classroom program, students participate in classes synchronously on Zoom in real time from the comfort of their homes. Classes meet virtually at convenient times throughout the day and evening which allows students to ask questions and contribute to lectures as if they are present in the classroom. Virtual students have access to many of the same resources as on-campus students, including the writing center which is available via phone and video appointments.

Together we will use technology to create a space where anyone with the passion and dedication to become a social worker can succeed.

 

The Wurzweiler Difference

Flexibility: Begin your studies in the fall, spring or summer semester. Choose full-time or part-time. Offerings include Traditional and Advanced Standing MSW programs, programs for working professionals. 

Individualized: You will be assigned a faculty advisor to guide you through academic studies, mentor your career growth, oversee and assess your field experience, and help build your professional confidence.

Personal Attention: Classes are intimate and encourage close interaction with faculty, guest lecturers and peers. An on site writing center for Wurzweiler students is available at no additional cost.

Client Work: Building skills for repairing the world one person at a time and supporting caring families, groups, and communities where everyone thrives is central to the field work experience.

Ethics: Founded on a profound respect for individual beliefs and Jewish social philosophy, Wurzweiler fosters tolerance and trains you to support the spiritual and emotional needs of clients.

World-Renowned Educational Experience: Students and faculty come from around the globe and all walks of life, enriching your learning experience. Field placements are available across the US, in Canada, Israel and other countries.

Full Program Breakdown

Wurzweiler School of Social Work is committed to providing a world-class social work education that is accessible to everyone. Our goal is to equip all students with the tools to support individuals and communities across the globe, which is why we offer a variety of formats to obtain your degree. Through our live virtual classroom program, students participate in classes synchronously on Zoom in real time from the comfort of their homes. Classes meet virtually at convenient times throughout the day and evening which allows students to ask questions and contribute to lectures as if they are present in the classroom. Virtual students have access to many of the same resources as on-campus students, including the writing center which is available via phone and video appointments.

Together we will use technology to create a space where anyone with the passion and dedication to become a social worker can succeed.

 

The Wurzweiler Difference

Flexibility: Begin your studies in the fall, spring or summer semester. Choose full-time or part-time. Offerings include Traditional and Advanced Standing MSW programs, programs for working professionals. 

Individualized: You will be assigned a faculty advisor to guide you through academic studies, mentor your career growth, oversee and assess your field experience, and help build your professional confidence.

Personal Attention: Classes are intimate and encourage close interaction with faculty, guest lecturers and peers. An on site writing center for Wurzweiler students is available at no additional cost.

Client Work: Building skills for repairing the world one person at a time and supporting caring families, groups, and communities where everyone thrives is central to the field work experience.

Ethics: Founded on a profound respect for individual beliefs and Jewish social philosophy, Wurzweiler fosters tolerance and trains you to support the spiritual and emotional needs of clients.

World-Renowned Educational Experience: Students and faculty come from around the globe and all walks of life, enriching your learning experience. Field placements are available across the US, in Canada, Israel and other countries.

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Wurzweiler School of Social Work is committed to providing a world-class social work education that is accessible to everyone. Our goal is to equip all students with the tools to support individuals and communities across the globe, which is why we offer a variety of formats to obtain your degree. Through our live virtual classroom program, students participate in classes synchronously on Zoom in real time from the comfort of their homes. Classes meet virtually at convenient times throughout the day and evening which allows students to ask questions and contribute to lectures as if they are present in the classroom. Virtual students have access to many of the same resources as on-campus students, including the writing center which is available via phone and video appointments.

Together we will use technology to create a space where anyone with the passion and dedication to become a social worker can succeed.

 

Flexibility: Begin your studies in the fall, spring or summer semester. Choose full-time or part-time. Offerings include Traditional and Advanced Standing MSW programs, programs for working professionals. 

Individualized: You will be assigned a faculty advisor to guide you through academic studies, mentor your career growth, oversee and assess your field experience, and help build your professional confidence.

Personal Attention: Classes are intimate and encourage close interaction with faculty, guest lecturers and peers. An on site writing center for Wurzweiler students is available at no additional cost.

Client Work: Building skills for repairing the world one person at a time and supporting caring families, groups, and communities where everyone thrives is central to the field work experience.

Ethics: Founded on a profound respect for individual beliefs and Jewish social philosophy, Wurzweiler fosters tolerance and trains you to support the spiritual and emotional needs of clients.

World-Renowned Educational Experience: Students and faculty come from around the globe and all walks of life, enriching your learning experience. Field placements are available across the US, in Canada, Israel and other countries.

Turn Your Passion Into a Career

Our alumni are clinicians, agency directors and managers, researchers, social work professors, administrators, deans and legislators. They are employed in every sector of social services — from neighborhood agencies to the federal government — and are committed to improving the lives of vulnerable populations throughout the world.

At a Glance

Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

No GRE required

Real-time interactions with faculty and students from convenience of your computer

Complete your coursework at the same pace as traditional on-campus students

  • Prospective Students
  • Current Students

Admissions

Visit our admissions webpage. You will find information on: upcoming deadlines and webinars, application requirements, and admissions points of contact. 

 

Sign up for an upcoming
MSW Information Session Webinar 


Curriculum
Plans of Study(Roadmaps) & Live Online MSW Program
WSSW Policy Manual
MSW Program Course Calendars, Schedules, and Syllabi


Summer Offerings

For Advanced Standing: Applicants with a bachelor of social work from a CSWE or CASWE-ACFTS school

Fall Offerings

For Advanced Standing: Applicants with a bachelor of social work from a CSWE or CASWE-ACFTS school

Spring Offerings

For Advanced Standing: Applicants with a bachelor of social work from a CSWE or CASWE-ACFTS school


The Wurzweiler School of Social Work MSW Program Mission

To develop excellent social work practitioners for both Jewish Communal Services and for the wider world of social services, especially with regard to serving numerous vulnerable populations in the areas of immigration, healthcare, addictions, communal services, mental health, schools, life cycle issues, trauma.

To develop social workers who adhere to a distinct set of values of excellence in practice, social, economic, and environmental justice.

To develop social work practitioners who are culturally competent and place a high value on human relationships:

  • and capable in practicing within the framework of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion,
  • And who apply scientific inquiry and principles of the social work relationship to understand the manifestations of antisemitism, racism, misogyny, homophobia, islamophobia, and various dehumanizing and marginalizing behaviors and their impact of intimidation and fear on individuals and communities.

To develop social work practitioners who are competent in practice who have advanced competencies in their specialization in (a) clinical social work practice with individuals and families or, (b) social work practice with groups, or, (c) community social work practice, to meet the needs of vulnerable populations.

To develop social workers who are competently able to use the self, with the self-awareness to practice ethically using a person-in environment framework, within the scope of their areas of competence, seeking supervision and knowledge to meet continuing challenges presented by vulnerable persons and communities.

To develop graduates who aim to provide leadership in the profession, in ethical practice, agency practicum instruction and staff supervision, agency administration, public policy development, and scholarship. 

Academic Material for MSW:

Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes

Curriculum

Program Plans: Road Maps

Full Time Spring Start
Advanced Standing Full Time Spring Start

WSSW Policy Manual

Student Forms:

Contact:

Leslie Glass, MSW, LCSW
Director of Student Support
Wurzweiler School of Social Work
Yeshiva University
2495 Amsterdam Avenue, 9th Fl., New York, NY 10033
646-592-6814
www.yu.edu/wurzweiler

Prospective Students

Admissions

Visit our admissions webpage. You will find information on: upcoming deadlines and webinars, application requirements, and admissions points of contact. 

 

Sign up for an upcoming
MSW Information Session Webinar 


Curriculum
Plans of Study(Roadmaps) & Live Online MSW Program
WSSW Policy Manual
MSW Program Course Calendars, Schedules, and Syllabi


Summer Offerings

For Advanced Standing: Applicants with a bachelor of social work from a CSWE or CASWE-ACFTS school

Fall Offerings

For Advanced Standing: Applicants with a bachelor of social work from a CSWE or CASWE-ACFTS school

Spring Offerings

For Advanced Standing: Applicants with a bachelor of social work from a CSWE or CASWE-ACFTS school


The Wurzweiler School of Social Work MSW Program Mission

To develop excellent social work practitioners for both Jewish Communal Services and for the wider world of social services, especially with regard to serving numerous vulnerable populations in the areas of immigration, healthcare, addictions, communal services, mental health, schools, life cycle issues, trauma.

To develop social workers who adhere to a distinct set of values of excellence in practice, social, economic, and environmental justice.

To develop social work practitioners who are culturally competent and place a high value on human relationships:

  • and capable in practicing within the framework of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion,
  • And who apply scientific inquiry and principles of the social work relationship to understand the manifestations of antisemitism, racism, misogyny, homophobia, islamophobia, and various dehumanizing and marginalizing behaviors and their impact of intimidation and fear on individuals and communities.

To develop social work practitioners who are competent in practice who have advanced competencies in their specialization in (a) clinical social work practice with individuals and families or, (b) social work practice with groups, or, (c) community social work practice, to meet the needs of vulnerable populations.

To develop social workers who are competently able to use the self, with the self-awareness to practice ethically using a person-in environment framework, within the scope of their areas of competence, seeking supervision and knowledge to meet continuing challenges presented by vulnerable persons and communities.

To develop graduates who aim to provide leadership in the profession, in ethical practice, agency practicum instruction and staff supervision, agency administration, public policy development, and scholarship. 

Current Students

Academic Material for MSW:

Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes

Curriculum

Program Plans: Road Maps

Full Time Spring Start
Advanced Standing Full Time Spring Start

WSSW Policy Manual

Student Forms:

Contact:

Leslie Glass, MSW, LCSW
Director of Student Support
Wurzweiler School of Social Work
Yeshiva University
2495 Amsterdam Avenue, 9th Fl., New York, NY 10033
646-592-6814
www.yu.edu/wurzweiler

Wurzweiler School of Social Work

2495 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10033