Program Overview
The Social Work at College of Staten Island is a MSW programme in Social Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Social Work programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 780 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 425 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Work programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research I
- Readiness for Field
- Research II
- Ethics and Diversity
- The Sociocultural Construction of the Human Experience
- The Culture and Development Across the Life Course
- Topics in Intimate Partner Violence
- Social Work Practice I: Introduction to Integrative Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families
- Integrative Seminar I
- Internship I
- Social Work Practice II: Social Work Practice with Groups
- Social Work Practice III: Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations
- Social Welfare Policy
- Integrative Seminar II
- Internship II
- Immigration and Social Work Practice
- Social Work and Child
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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- Baccalaureate degree in Accounting or a\nrelated field such as Business or Economics. \n
- Letter of intent \n
- Overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or\nhigher. \n
- Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). \n
- CSI graduates who have a GPA of 3.2 or higher\nin their accounting or business pre-major and major are exempt from taking\nthe GMAT. \n
- The Test of English as a Foreign Language\n(TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). \n
- Two letters of recommendation from instructors\nor employers. One letter, whenever possible, should come from a current or\nformer employer. \n
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 780 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 425 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 780 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 425 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact College of Staten Island directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About CUNY College of Staten Island
CUNY College of Staten Island
United States
William Bernhardt, Department of English Katie Cumiskey, Department of Psychology Jane Marcus Delgado, Political Science & Global Affairs Erlan Feria, Engineering and Environmental Science David...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-25
- Language English
- Duration 24 months