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Tuition fee
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Duration
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About

You have a passion for social and economic justice. State University of New York Plattsburgh's Online Social Work major will teach you the skills to lead social change.

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

More details

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

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • Plattsburgh, United States

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

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

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

    To always see correct tuition fees
    • 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.

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    Independent provider
    Grant
    100000 INR
    Deadline
    31 Aug 2025
    GyanDhan Scholarship
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    20000 USD
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    Top-Up Scholarship
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    Education USA
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    10000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Dec 2025
    Latin American Caribbean Scholarship
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    Various benefits
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    Stipendium Peregrinum
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    Education USA
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    Various benefits
    Deadline
    15 Dec 2025
    Klein Family Scholarship
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    Education USA
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    7000000 KRW
    Deadline
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    Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
    Merit-based Need-based

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    Education USA
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    Grant
    40000 AUD
    Deadline
    30 Sep 2025
    Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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    American Australian Association (AAA)
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    30000 USD
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    28000 USD
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    Anytime
    Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
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    Grant
    25600 USD
    Deadline
    01 Jul 2025
    Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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    Education USA
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    Grant
    16800 USD
    Deadline
    01 Oct 2025
    German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships For Exchange Programs
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    5000 USD
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    Education USA
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    3000 USD
    Deadline
    Anytime
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    Various benefits
    Deadline
    31 Jan 2026
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    Various benefits
    Deadline
    15 Dec 2025
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    Various benefits
    Deadline
    31 Jul 2025
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    Various benefits
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    Education USA
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    44000 USD
    Deadline
    15 Jan 2026
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    32000 USD
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    30000 USD
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    24000 USD
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    21894 USD
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    18500 USD
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    16000 USD
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    16000 USD
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    Anytime
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    15838 USD
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    15000 USD
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    14500 USD
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    12000 USD
    Deadline
    16 Aug 2025
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    10000 USD
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    8500 USD
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    8000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Jul 2025
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    8000 USD
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    5970 USD
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    5000 USD
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    5000 USD
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    4300 USD
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    4000 USD
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    2000 USD
    Deadline
    28 Feb 2026
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    2000 USD
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    1000 USD
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    Various benefits
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    Various benefits
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    Various benefits
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    Various benefits
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    30000 CZK
    Deadline
    30 Jun 2025
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    12500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Dec 2025
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    10000 CZK
    Deadline
    31 Aug 2025
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    5000 USD
    Deadline
    15 May 2026
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    5000 EUR
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    30 Jun 2026
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    2500 USD
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    01 Oct 2025
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    2500 USD
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    06 Aug 2025
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    2000 USD
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    01 Oct 2025
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    2000 USD
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    2000 USD
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    04 Aug 2025
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    2000 USD
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    1500 USD
    Deadline
    05 Nov 2025
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    1500 USD
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    01 Oct 2025
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    1000 USD
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    22 Dec 2025
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    1000 USD
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    16 Jun 2026
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    1000 USD
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    10 Dec 2025
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    1000 USD
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    31 Dec 2025
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    1000 USD
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    1000 USD
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    1000 USD
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    1000 USD
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    17 Sep 2025
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    1000 USD
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    20 Oct 2025
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    1000 USD
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    30 Nov 2025
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    1000 USD
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    03 Sep 2025
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    1000 USD
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    11 Aug 2025
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    1000 USD
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    28 Sep 2025
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    70000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Jan 2026
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    10000 USD
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    10000 USD
    Deadline
    10 Mar 2026
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    7000 USD
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    31 Aug 2025
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    7000 USD
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    6000 USD
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    16 Aug 2025
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    5500 USD
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    28 Feb 2026
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    5000 USD
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    31 Oct 2026
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    5000 USD
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    31 May 2026
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    5000 USD
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    5000 USD
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    31 Oct 2025
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    5000 USD
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    4000 USD
    Deadline
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    4000 USD
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    4000 USD
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    3000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Aug 2025
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    3000 USD
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    2500 USD
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    2000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Jul 2025
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    2000 USD
    Deadline
    15 Sep 2025
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    1500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Sep 2025
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    1500 USD
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    15 Dec 2025
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