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Bachelor of Social Work

Shorelight Group - Adelphi University

USA,New York

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 43,260/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

May 2025

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USA, New York

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1896

Total Students: 7,991 +

Int. Students: 1,710 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 South Ave, Garden City, NY 11530, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Social Work

Program Overview

You will learn the knowledge, values, and skills to be an effective social worker. With a BSW, your career options are limitless. You will be able to provide professional services (i.e. case management and crisis intervention) to those in need. You can join the illustrious ranks of social workers in hospitals, schools, child welfare, senior centers, community organizing, policy making and policy advocacy.

Learn in small classes taught by our world-class faculty, who will guide you academically and professionally.
Gain a deep understanding of social issues through our innovative curriculum, emphasizing hands-on learning in real-world community settings.
Graduate career-ready after two years of valuable internship experiences.
As a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school, students with a BSW are eligible to obtain their MSW in 1 year with 30 credits through the Advanced Standing Program.
Save on tuition with a generous Social Work Scholarship or Merit Transfer Scholarship. Awards range as high as $18,000 annually if you qualify.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
may 2024		Closed
may 2025		Open
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 43,260 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Shorelight Group - Adelphi University

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
SAT
- Minimum Overall Score - 1,090.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 54.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Shorelight Group - Adelphi University

Under-Graduate Scholarships available for Spring 2025 Intake.
The deadline for the below mentioned scholarships will be until November 30th, 2024.

Year 1	Up to $18,000
Year 2	Up to $18,000
Year 3	Up to $18,000
Year 4	Up to $18,000
Total for 4 years	$72,000

Post-Graduate Scholarships:

Year 1	Up to $3,000
Year 2	Up to $3,000
Total for 2 Years	Up to $6,000

Please note:

Scholarships are not automated, the student/ counsellor should request a scholarship over email within 5 business days of deposit payment.
The above waivers and scholarships are only available until November 30th ,2024.
If students are arriving before the move in date, they need to make their own accommodation arrangements.
We recommend your students to accept their Offer letters as early as possible and not wait until the last minute due to the anticipated backlog in visa appointment availability.
Students cannot enter the U.S. more than 30 days before their I-20 Program Start Date. They could be turned away at the border or future benefits may be denied.
Limited Merit scholarships are still available for high achieving students.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.