The Long Island University Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) program is a collaboration between the University's LIU Brooklyn and LIU Post (Brookville), with courses offered at both locations. Students may complete the M.S.W. at either Long Island University campus. It is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), signifying that it meets the highest standards of academic excellence. The LIU Collaborative MSW program has all the essentials for an exciting academic experience, which will enhance your professional career. The curriculum is carefully constructed to lead to specialized practice in one of five areas: Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors, Child and Family Welfare, Forensic Social Work, Gerontology, and Nonprofit Management. The collaborative program combines the resources of LIU's two main campuses, in Brooklyn and Brookville. The LIU Brooklyn campus is conveniently located in a bustling part of New York City. The LIU Post campus, in Brookville, New York, on the other hand, is situated on a beautiful and sprawling campus, in suburban Long Island. The collaborative program utilizes a coalition of LIU personnel and faculty from both campuses. Field work in varied settings – including schools, homeless shelters, child and family counseling centers, senior citizen facilities, substance abuse clinics and social service agencies- enhances academic learning and allows you to make a positive impact on society.<br><br>The Forensic Social Work concentration prepares students to apply the principles of social work to the legal system, including applicable local, state and federal laws, civil and criminal courts and the juvenile justice system, law enforcement agencies, and correctional facilities. Your clients may be children or adults, individuals or families, organizations or communities. Their legal difficulties may involve child custody and parental rights issues due to domestic violence and neglect and crimes relating to mental illness and substance abuse. They may face arrest and incarceration, be imprisoned or hospitalized, or be on probation or parole. The Forensic Social Work concentration prepares students to serve all of these populations, by identifying societal issues and their impact on your clients, screening, assessing and counseling your clients, planning and implementing interventions, making client referrals, and otherwise serving as effective advocates for diverse and at-risk clients. Upon completion of the MSW degree with a concentration in forensic social work, graduates may also qualify for an New York State Advanced Certificate in Forensic Social Work by taking just one additional course, which is offered by Long Island University.