Overview
With the Social Work degree from Nyack College our graduates become an “extraordinary force” increasing the well-being of all people and promoting just and caring communities locally, nationally, and globally.
Our program offers concentrations in Clinical Social Work Practice, Leadership in Organizations and Communities.
We are a Christian college-based MSW graduate program in NYC. Our students benefit from:
- Marketable, competent and ethical professional integration of Christian faith into social work practice.
- Collaboration within the city through our faith-based community collaborative, in addition to professional development colloquiums, seminars, and workshops.
- A network of faith-based organizations and leaders to learn from and connect with in the city.
Career
Employment of Social Workers is projected to grow 19 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. Employment growth will be driven by increased demand in health care and other social services including:
- Child, Family and School Social Workers
- Medical Social Workers
- Mental Health
- Substance Abuse
- Community Social Workers
- Management and Administration
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Congregational Settings
- Correctional Services
- Public Policy and Legislative Advocacy
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Social Work & Christianity
- Social Work in Congregations and Faith-based Organizations
- Leadership & Organizational Practice
- Compassion Spirituality & Self-Care
- Professional Development and LifeLong Learning
- Social Work and Addiction & Recovery
- Anxiety and Mood Disorders
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Social Work Psychology View 544 other Masters in Social Work in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Non-refundable $30 application fee
- Recommendations
- Official transcripts from all previous colleges or universities attended showing evidence of an accredited bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
- Writing samples
- Immunizations
- Computer literacy
- English Proficiency Test
- International Student Questionnaire
- Copies of Personal Pages of Passport/Visas
- Copies of previous I-20’s (if currently an F-1 Student)
Tuition Fee
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International
28192 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 895 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
28192 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 895 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for New York City
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.