Masters in Social Work (MSW) Program
Join one of the country’s highest-ranked programs for social work, with flexible schedules and helpful learning options.
Why Should I Enroll in Adelphi’s MSW Program?
Adelphi’s MSW program opens the doors to more career options and a higher salary while being able to better support people in need. With concentrations in mental health, substance abuse, trauma or human services management and organizational leadership, you can hone your skills and investigate specialized areas beyond clinical work.
Why Earn a Masters in Social Work at Adelphi?
- Learn through a student-centered, personalized approach within a diverse and supportive community, ready to provide the support you need to earn your degree.
- Take advantage of the graduate program’s flexible options: full or part time, online or on campus, and four convenient locations in Garden City, Manhattan, Hauppauge and the Hudson Valley. This allows you to balance work and family while earning the degree you need.
- Join a dynamic community of scholars and become a voice for change, advocating for social justice and improving the lives of the people you serve.
- Save on tuition with a generous Graduate Social Work Scholarship. Awards range as high as $15,000 if you qualify.
Campus Information
Garden City Campus
The Adelphi campus is nestled within the serene Long Island suburbs on a safe and welcoming sprawling campus that’s beautifully gardened, architecturally exciting and full of activity. We know you’ll feel at home here. Adelphi students learn in more than a dozen academic buildings and centers, study and collaborate in a bright and modern library, stay active in our state-of-the-art Center for Recreation and Sports, enjoy arts performances in our top-ranked Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, and residential students live within seven residential communities. A major renovation of Adelphi University’s Ruth S. Harley University Center was launched this year through a $5 million HECap grant. We continue to make progress and the UC is scheduled to open in Fall 2020.
Manhattan Center
Easy commute. Excellent community. Our Lower Manhattan location, at 75 Varick Street, offers easy access to students from anywhere in the tristate area. Housed in the former Holland Plaza Building—a registered New York City landmark—our Manhattan Center offers plenty of student services including financial aid, tutoring, career development and student counseling. You’ll also find a writing center, bookstore, a lactation room for new parents, and places to study, gather and get involved.
Hauppauge
Intakes
- May
- Aug
- Jan
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The process of applying for and securing employment can take several months. We help students and alumni take the steps they need to find the job they want.
We’ll schedule interview dates with potential employers, submit résumés of interested candidates and then create 30-minute interviews with selected individuals. Even students who don’t participate in this process will benefit from our potential employer lists, job fairs and external job resources.
PSW Opportunity
- 12 to 36 months (OPT duration depends on the major studied).
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- All international graduate applicants are required to submit official college or university records to the Adelphi Office of University Admissions.
- One set of records should be in your native language and one set should be translated into English.
- Photocopies are not acceptable without an official stamp or seal from the school attended.
- All academic records should be sent directly by the previous school attended. If a student wishes to submit transcripts on behalf of the previous institution, they must be official and bear the school’s stamp or seal.
- A four-year bachelor’s degree is required for admission to our graduate programs. If a student has completed a three-year bachelor’s degree, their application will be reviewed on an individual basis. If you have any further questions, please email intladmissions@adelphi.edu.
- Official TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores are required to show English language proficiency. We will accept TOEFL MyBest scores.
- Starting with applicants for the Fall 2020 semester, we will also accept the web-based Duolingo English Test (DET). We require a minimum score of 110 on the DET.
- Please note that if your scores fall below our minimum requirements, you may be considered for one of our pathway programs.
For More Information Please Connect Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
26000 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 12300 USD
Application Fee: 40 USD