School of Social Work


At a Glance


For almost 60 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, are social work scholars, and recognized leaders in their respective fields. The school's diverse students and professionals seeking advanced degrees enhance the classroom learning and enrich 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.

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.

The School’s Office of Continuing and Professional Education provides social workers and other human service professionals with meaningful and relevant opportunities to broaden their knowledge and skills to better meet the needs of their clients and organizations. Through half-day and full-day workshops, conferences and institutes, and post master’s certificate programs, the school addresses critical issues facing human service practitioners and their clients.

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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

This page last modified on May 21, 2010.
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