Adelphi’s New Social Work Education Routes – ANSWER – is targeted to individuals working in the social or human services, or those interested in preparing for a career change, and who will transfer to Adelphi from community colleges. Available at the School’s Manhattan and Hauppauge Centers, ANSWER offers convenient evening and weekend classes, and recognizes the importance of students' work experience in the development of their orientation to social work.

Course of Study
ANSWER students follow a plan of study and must meet the same degree requirement as other undergraduate social work students. The program is 120 credits, with 45 credits in social work.

Adelphi University's General Education requirement is waived for ANSWER students who possess an Associate's Degree in liberal arts or science. ANSWER students who require additional liberal arts/science credits may take them concurrently with social work courses, including summer sessions.

Field Instruction
Field instruction provides students with an opportunity to work in a social agency under professional supervision. ANSWER students complete a minimum of 600 hours of field instruction over the course of their junior and senior years. Students who are employed in a human service agency may apply for a work-study placement under the auspice of their agency-based employment.

Credit for Work Experience
The School of Social Work recognizes the value of work experience in social and human services and how it has contributed to students’ ability to help people. ANSWER students may earn up to 10 credits for their work experience which can only be applied to electives. These credits cannot be used as a substitute or waiver for any of the required social work or liberal arts courses.

To obtain these credits, students may be required to submit a portfolio of their work or essays describing their achievements, which are then evaluated by the Director of the B.S.W. program. For more information, contact the Director of the B.S.W. program.

Admission
Students must complete a separate admission form to apply to ANSWER.