Program Overview
The Social Work at University at Albany is a Master 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 540 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
- Location: Albany, 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
- Ssw 600 Social Welfare Policy and Services I
- Ssw 610 Human Behavior and Social Environment I
- Ssw 611 Human Behavior and Social Environment II
- Ssw 620 Micro Practice in Social Work I
- Ssw 621 Micro Practice in Social Work II
- Ssw 630 Macro Practice in Social Work I
- Ssw 631 Macro Practice in Social Work II
- Ssw 650 Field Instruction I
- Ssw 651 Field Instruction II
- Ssw 660 Introductory Research Methodology
- Ssw 665 Research Methods in Social Welfare Management
- Ssw 752 Field Instruction III
- Ssw 753 Field Instruction IV
- Ssw 790 Human Service Organizations in a Changing Environment
- Ssw 791 Managing Systems in Human Service Organizations
- Ssw 792 Community Building
- One course designated as Advanced MACRO elective
- One Elective
- One Advanced Policy Course
- Ssw 661 Evaluation of Clinical Practice
- Ssw 752 Field Instruction III
- Ssw 753 Field Instruction IV
- Three courses designated as Advanced Clinical Practice
- One course designated as Advanced Policy
- Electives per advisement
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
All applications for the MSW program must include:
- Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate work attempted.
- References from three (3) individuals who have known the applicant in an academic, human service, or employment capacity.
- An updated resume.
- A two to four (2-4) page statement of personal goals and career objectives that includes all of the following:
- Why the applicant wishes to pursue a career in social work.
- Discussion of previous experience that led to this decision.
- The nature and meaning of all paid and volunteer work experience relevant to social work career goals
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 540 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 540 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University at Albany 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 University at Albany
University at Albany
Albany, United States
The State University of New York at Albany is a public research university in Albany, New York, United States. Founded in 1844, it is one of four "university centers" of the State University of...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
