Overview

Social Welfare from Stony Brook University provides a place for the development of committed, analytical, and knowledgeable students who wish to undertake the difficult task of improving service delivery systems by attention to institutional structures.

Careers

It provides students with the needed theoretical and practice expertise to function with maximum competence at different administrative or policy levels in social welfare fields and/or in the provision of direct services to individuals, families, groups, and communities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Field Education

Human Behavior and the Social Environment

Parameters of Health and Social Policy

Research

Social Work Practice

Community Learning and Professional Preparation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Social Policy View 148 other Masters in Social Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree

Minimum 2.5 GPA (3.0 GPA for Advanced Standing applicants)

3 letters of recommendation

Personal Essay

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13164 USD / year

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Out-of-State

13164 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

5652 USD / year

≈ 5652 USD / year

Additional Details

The graduate program prepares students for advanced social work practice and is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key information

Duration

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Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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