Touro College Graduate School of Social Work

What Touro College Graduate School of Social Work does

Touro College Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) is a graduate-level social work education program operating as a constituent school of the Touro College & University System, a private non-profit institution incorporated in New York. The school delivers a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree through four program-length pathways (16-month accelerated, two-year traditional, three-year, and four-year) offered in-person at Manhattan (3 Times Square) and Brooklyn (902 Quentin Rd) campuses and fully online. The curriculum comprises a foundation year of generalist practice coursework followed by advanced concentration studies, with three fellowship specializations available in Aging Population, Social Work in Schools, and Mental Illness (the latter delivered in collaboration with the New York State Office of Mental Health). Students complete up to 900 hours of supervised practicum across diverse clinical settings, including hospitals, mental health clinics, foster care agencies, and homeless shelters.

The school is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and its MSW program meets educational requirements for licensure or certification as a Social Worker in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and all inhabited territories. A free specialty exam prep course for the ASWB-administered licensing exam is bundled into the final year. The school also operates as a NYSED-approved continuing education provider (#0184), offering two-hour CE courses at $25 for alumni and $36 for non-alumni, plus full-day conferences, generating recurring revenue from licensed social workers needing 36 hours per three-year cycle.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and is not publicly disclosed; the school is sustained by tuition and operates as part of a larger non-profit university system. Recruitment is conducted via virtual and in-person open houses, a dedicated online application portal, and dedicated admissions counselors, with attendees of information sessions receiving a $50 application fee waiver. Day-to-day operations are supported by a small team of 22 employees, including a Director of Student Advancement, Associate Director of Practicum Development, Director of Continuing Education, and Assistant Registrar.

Name

Touro College Graduate School of Social Work

Legal name

Touro University Graduate School of Social Work

Website

https://gssw.touro.edu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Touro College Graduate School of Social Work is a non-profit graduate school within the Touro College & University System that offers a CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work (MSW) program in-person in New York and online, plus continuing education for licensed social workers, with eligibility for licensure in all 50 states.

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Product category

Graduate Social Work Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online/Hybrid Lifelong Learning Platforms & Open Enrollment Programs (EDAAAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compliance, Certification & Continuing Education LMS (EDAFAAAD), Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Academic Application Support (EDALAMAC)

Keywords

• Graduate social work education
• Master of social work programs
• Clinical social work training
• Social work licensure preparation
• Continuing education social work

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Graduate Tuition: Revenue generated from tuition payments for the Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program. The school offers multiple program lengths (16 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years) with tuition varying by track.
2. Continuing Education: Revenue from continuing education courses for licensed social workers. Two-hour courses cost $25 for alumni and $36 for non-alumni. Full-day conferences offer up to 7 CE hours. These courses help maintain licensure (36 hours within each three-year registration period in NY).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The school delivers a CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work (MSW) degree through multiple pathways — a 16-month accelerated track, 2-year traditional, 3-year, and 4-year options — offered fully online or in-person at its Manhattan and Brooklyn campuses. The program integrates foundation-year generalist coursework, advanced concentration specializations (Aging, School Social Work, Mental Illness) with tuition fellowships, and a 900-hour supervised practicum/internship across hospitals, mental health clinics, foster care agencies, schools, and homeless services. A free LMSW licensing exam prep course is embedded in the curriculum, and NYSED-approved continuing education courses are sold separately to alumni and licensed practitioners.

Product overview

Touro College Graduate School of Social Work offers a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree as its primary program, delivered through multiple pathways (16-month accelerated, two-year traditional, three-year, and four-year options). The program integrates foundation year generalist practice coursework with advanced concentration specializations in Aging Population, Social Work in Schools, and Mental Illness. A Fellowship Program provides tuition reduction for select specialization tracks. Supporting services include practicum/internship placement across diverse clinical settings (900 total hours), licensing exam prep courses, and NYSED-approved continuing education for alumni and licensed professionals. The institution is accredited by CSWE and meets educational requirements for social work licensure in all 50 states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master of Social Work (MSW) Program
• MSW Specializations / Fellowship Program
• Continuing Education Courses
• Licensing Exam Prep Course

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates are prepared for both LMSW and LCSW licensing examinations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Association for Social Work Boards (ASWB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASWB develops and administers the social work licensing examinations. Touro's GSSW program prepares students for the ASWB exam and is approved by ASWB. The school provides exam prep courses and refers students to ASWB resources for licensing information.
• New York State Office of Mental Health (NYSOMH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with NYSOMH for the Evidence-Based Practice in Mental Health concentration. Fellows in the mental illness specialization complete practicums in community-based outpatient facilities approved by NYSOMH and follow evidence-based treatment models.
• State Licensing Boards (All 50 States)coreOthersThe MSW program meets educational requirements for licensure in all 50 states, DC, and inhabited territories. Each state has specific licensing boards that oversee social work licensure beyond educational requirements.
• New York State Education Department (NYSED)coreOthersTouro College Graduate School of Social Work is an approved provider of continuing education courses recognized by NYSED's State Board for Social Work (#0184).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Columbia University School of Social Work: Top-tier CSWE-accredited MSW program in NYC offering foundation and advanced-year concentrations; directly competes with Touro GSSW for the same prospective-student pool in Manhattan.
• Boston College School of Social Work: Highly ranked CSWE-accredited MSW program with on-campus and online options and concentrations in clinical practice; comparable national benchmark for clinical MSW training and CSWE compliance.
• Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare: SUNY-system CSWE-accredited MSW program located on Long Island; competes with Touro GSSW for NY-state applicants and field placements.
• Adelphi University School of Social Work: Long Island-based CSWE-accredited MSW program with online and on-campus options; competes with Touro GSSW for the same NY metro applicant pool.
• Yeshiva University Wurzweiler School of Social Work: NYC-based CSWE-accredited MSW program offering on-campus and online pathways with concentrations in clinical practice; directly comparable to Touro GSSW on modality and accreditation.
• New York University Silver School of Social Work: Major NYC MSW program with online and on-campus modalities, multiple concentrations, and CSWE accreditation; competes head-to-head with Touro GSSW in the NY metro market.
• CUNY Hunter College Silberman School of Social Work: Public NYC MSW program with CSWE accreditation and strong field-placement network; competes with Touro GSSW particularly on tuition affordability for in-state students.
• Rutgers University School of Social Work: New Jersey-based CSWE-accredited MSW program with multiple campus locations and online options; regional competitor drawing from the same Northeast applicant pool.
• Smith College School for Social Work: Nationally prominent CSWE-accredited MSW program with residential and online pathways; comparable on clinical social-work training mission and ASWB exam preparation focus.
• Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service: NYC-based CSWE-accredited MSW program with multiple program lengths and field-placement infrastructure; direct competitor in the NY metropolitan market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles5 records

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