Overview

The Social Work (MSW) Program from the Long Island University (LIU) Key Facts:

Integral to competent practice is the ability to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration. Graduates of our MSW program are prepared to engage in practice that is informed by a diverse body of theories and knowledge, social work values, and professional social work skills.

The Long Island University (LIU) MSW Program is accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE), signifying that it meets the highest standards of academic excellence. The Master of Social Work (MSW) Program at LIU Brooklyn is a collaboration with the LIU Post campus in Brookville, New York.

Our Social Work program provides a step-wise progression to support student understanding of generalist and specialized social work practice. The generalist practice curriculum includes content in the foundation areas of social work: policy, practice, human behavior, research, diversity, professional values, and promotion of social justice, and applied through a field education experience.

The advanced year curriculum deepens the student’s understanding and demonstrated mastery of psychosocial assessment, administrative theory and practice, and diversity sensitive practice. Students select a specific area of concentration for specialized education in a particular area of practice. Field experience in the second year provides an opportunity for the student to apply in practice specialized knowledge, values and skills gained through their selected concentration.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practice

Human Behaviour

Child and Family Welfare

Forensic Social Work

Gerontology in Long-term Care Administration or Management of Senior Community Services

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-07 00:00:00

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We have rolling admissions. As an international student it is important to apply as soon as possible.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology View 416 other Masters in Sociology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Earning a grade of B or better in all field education courses
Maintaining a minimum grade-point average of 3.0
Being in compliance with all program and CSWE standards including Education Policy 2.1.1 which requires that students "Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly."
Earning the required 60 credits within a five-year period

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Tuition Fee

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International

41370 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1379 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

41370 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1379 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

41370 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1379 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Social Work.

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Overview

The Social Work (MSW) Program from the Long Island University (LIU) Key Facts:

Get more details

Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

Explore more key information

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for New York City

Funding

Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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