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About the School of Social Work| At a Glance

For over 50 years, the School of Social Work has trained social work practitioners dedicated to improving the lives of individuals, families, groups, and communities. Through its many programs, the School has been a driving force for ethical social work practice and a strong advocate for social justice.

The School features small classes in a supportive environment that foster a close and nurturing relationship among students and faculty. The faculty have extensive teaching experience and are recognized as leaders in their respective fields. The broad base of diverse students and professionals seeking advanced degrees enhances the classroom learning and enriches the educational experience for all.

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Garden City

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Manhattan Center

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Hauppauge Center

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Hudson Valley Center

Programs
The School offers programs leading to the:


The innovative B.S.W. and M.S.W. programs combine classroom learning and supervised field instruction through Adelphi’s partnerships with leading social service, health care and community agencies. The doctoral program prepares experienced social works for leadership roles as scholars, educators, researchers, and service providers. The post-master’s programs provide an opportunity for professionals to gain specialized knowledge and keep pace with this constantly changing profession.

The programs are offered at the Garden City campus and at the Manhattan, Hauppauge, and Hudson Valley Centers. Through its Continuing and Professional Education program, human service professionals can update credentials, learn new skills and meet mandated requirements by enrolling in classroom courses or taking an online certificate course.

Classes are held during the day, evening, and weekends to accommodate students’ schedules, The Manhattan and Hauppauge Centers offer ANSWER—Adelphi’s New Social Work Education Routes—to allow greater flexibility for B.S.W. students who may already be working in a social service organization. Students in the bachelor’s degree program may seek advanced standing to earn a Master’s in Social Work in only one additional year.

Different admission criteria apply for the different degree programs. The School also offers scholarships and financial aid.

Adelphi has a rich history of developing creative University Community partnerships. Through these mutually enriching partnerships, the School and its faculty are actively engaged in developing and evaluating new programs and service models and participate in research and scholarship that informs social policy, program and services delivery, and social work practice.


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Contact
For additional information, please contact:

School of Social Work
Adelphi University
P.O. Box 701
Garden City, NY 11530-0701

p - 516.877.4300
f - 516.877.4392
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