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Master of Social Work

Shorelight Group - Adelphi University

USA,New York

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 33,535/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

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

Master of Social Work

Program Overview

Whether you choose to study on Long Island in Garden City (Nassau County), or Hauppauge (Suffolk County), in the Hudson Valley or in the New York City area, Adelphi’s MSW program opens the doors to more career options and a higher salary.

The MSW program provides the preparation necessary for advanced professional social work practice. The social work master’s degree is 64 credits. The generalist master’s in social work curriculum provides the knowledge, skills, values, and ethics essential to all forms and levels of generalist social work practice.

Save on tuition with substantial new Graduate Social Work Scholarships that make Adelphi affordable. Awards range as high as $20,000.
Every admitted master’s degree in social work student at Adelphi University is considered for a scholarship of up to $20,000. That could lower your tuition to under $65,000.
Every admitted Advanced Standing MSW student at Adelphi University is considered for a scholarship of up to $10,000.
Besides these scholarships, students may also qualify for additional stipends through our fellowship programs.
Our online MSW students also save—their tuition is 30 percent lower.
Take advantage of the graduate social work program’s flexible options: full or part-time, online or on campus in Garden City, Brooklyn, Hauppauge or the Hudson Valley. This allows you to balance work and family while earning the degree you need.
Our MSW program is flexible; get your master’s in social work online or in-person.
Join a dynamic community of scholars and become a voice for change, advocating for social justice and improving the lives of the people you serve.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
may 2024		Closed
may 2025		Not Available
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open
jan 2026		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 33,535 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
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 55.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Scholarships available for Fall 2025 Intake. The deadline for the below mentioned scholarships will be until 30th Apr, 2025

Undergraduate Scholarships-

UNIVERSITY	Adelphi University
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	Up to $72,000

Post-Graduate Scholarships:

UNIVERSITY	Adelphi University- All PG Programs	Adelphi University – MS CS
Year 1	Up to $3,000	Up to - $7000
Year 2	Up to $3,000	Up to - $7000
Total for 2 Years	Up to $6,000	Up to - $14,000

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 30th Apr, 2025.
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.
Please share this information with your colleagues and / or branch offices.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the above, do not hesitate to reach out to the appropriate member of the Recruitment team.

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.