Overview

The Social Work program of University at Albany prepares you for a profession focused on improving individual and societal well-being with enduring commitments to social and economic justice.

Our graduates are change agents who assess and address needs of individuals, families and groups, and lead social and human services organizations.

The School of Social Welfare offers you opportunities to specialize in social work practice with the aging, and in evidence-based interventions for people with mental illness.

Most students complete the 60-credit Master of Social Work through two full years of graduate coursework and field instruction.

Career Paths in Social Work

Earning your Master of Social Work prepares you for a career with meaning, diversity, and an abundance of options. Social workers are employed in human services agencies, community organizations, government agencies, research centers, faith-based agencies, and corporations. Settings include mental and behavioral health and health care, child welfare, the justice system, schools, homeless shelters and many more. Social workers can fill many roles, such as case manager, counselor, advocate, organizer, administrator, facilitator, mediator, educator, planner, program manager or evaluator.

With a master's concentration in clinical social work, you'll be ready to work directly with client populations. With a concentration in macro social work, you’ll be ready for administrative leadership roles.

The School of Social Work at UAlbany prepares MSW students to pass professional licensing exams after earning their degree and become licensed master social workers in New York and other states.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methodology

Social Welfare Policy and Services

Human Behavior and Social Environment

Micro Practice in Social Work

Macro Practice in Social Work

Field Instruction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Albany, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts of all schools attended

Three Letters of Recommendation

Personal Statement

CV/Resume

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

31982 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25938 USD / year

≈ 25938 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

15678 USD / year

≈ 15678 USD / year

Living costs

Albany

United States

1010 - 1570 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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Overview

Career Paths in Social Work

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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