• 60 approved college credits, with a concentration in the liberal arts;
• Minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.8;
• Demonstrated motivation and capacity to work with people, and personal values congruent with the NASW Code of ethics'
• Experience in human services (highly desirable)
• Two professional or academic references
• A personal essay outlining the applicant’s interest in a career in social work.

An interview with the Director of the B.S.W. program may be necessary before a decision regarding the social work major is reached.

Procedures for All Social Work Applicants

Students officially enter the social work program in their junior year. Students may enter the major following their sophomore year at Adelphi, or upon transfer with an associate’s degree from a community college. Students who have declared social work as their major during their freshman or sophomore years at Adelphi must meet with the director of the undergraduate program to review their academic progress as well as their motivation to pursue a career in social work. Based upon this review, the director will advise students regarding their academic and career goal. Students transferring to Adelphi for the purpose of pursuing social work must follow the procedures outlined below.

Transfer Students

Transfer students must submit their application to the Admissions Office at Adelphi University. The Admissions Office will determine acceptance and evaluate the applicant’s academic record to decide which courses are acceptable and which General Education courses still need to be taken.
Social work courses taken at another college or university may be considered as electives if approved with a grade of C or better, but are not accepted as the equivalent of Adelphi’s social work courses. Students who expect to transfer from other colleges or universities should concentrate on earning credits in the humanities—particularly language, literature, and the arts—and in the natural sciences. No more than 64 credits earned at a two-year college may be transferred at Adelphi. Students planning to transfer to the ANSWER program should contact the program director for specific information on liberal arts requirements. Courses taken through social work programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education are evaluated to determine equivalency to Adelphi’s social work courses on an individual basis. Applicants may be asked to submit college bulletins, course syllabi, and other relevant materials.