Overview

The State University of New York Plattsburgh's Online Social Work program learning outcomes offer training and development consistent with the Council on Social Work Education competencies and standards. Your B.S. in social work will prepare you to work with diverse populations of individuals, families and communities.In addition to courses in generalist practice, comparative social welfare, human behavior, social welfare policy and research methods, you will learn these essential skills necessary to thrive in your practice including:

The art of relationship building, community engagement and social action
How to practice cultural humility, promote social inclusion and how to value diversity and difference
Building resilience in your own life and promoting resilience in the lives of others

Key facts

Our alumni are currently employed by social welfare organizations, nonprofits, governmental organizations working in the area of social and behavioral health, hospitals, hospice care, public health, community-based organizations, social enterprise, and social welfare policy.

The employment of social workers is projected to grow faster than average for other professions*. With this in mind, we have taken steps to advance the social work careers for our students. On completing the B.S. in social work major online, you will meet all criteria to be accepted into M.S.W. programs.

You will be prepared for careers as therapists or counselors, medical social workers, school social workers, hospice social workers, community outreach workers, human service specialists, probation officers, behavioral management aides, substance abuse counselors, and foster care social workers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Welfare
Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Generalist Practice
Social Welfare in Comparative Perspective
Social Work with Groups
Cultural and Ethnic Diversity

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

More details

We are on rolling admission and do not have specific deadlines for submitting an application.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Plattsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

We are looking for a solid, college-preparatory background. In New York state high schools, that means Regents or Common Core coursework.

Successful applicants have an academic average of “B” or better. Students with good courses, but “C+” grades may be considered as “borderline”.

All first-year applicants should submit a recommendation from a school counselor and/or teacher.

Essays are an applicant’s opportunity to communicate to admissions in their own voice.

Applicants are encouraged to submit supplemental information regarding leadership experience, activities, community service, employment, etc., as well as any additional details regarding extenuating circumstances that might have affected academic performance.

Tuition Fee

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International

16980 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8490 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

8480 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4240 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

7070 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3535 USD per semester during 48 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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