Overview

Graduates of the Social Work program from the Long Island University (LIU) have strong clinical, advocacy and administrative skills that they use in community-based, governmental, and for-profit organizations across the region.

Key facts

The programme partners with local community-based organizations to provide well-trained generalist practice social workers, prepared to work with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities through a variety of methods.

In addition to preparing students for careers in social work, the programme also prepares students who seek to pursue a graduate degree in social work and in other related fields.

Students who successfully complete the programme may be eligible for advanced standing in a graduate programme in Social Work. With Advanced Standing, students only need to complete one-year of graduate study to earn their master degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods

Statistics

Interdisciplinary Helping Professions

Human Behavior in the Social Environment

Social Welfare Programs & Policies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admissions policy, you can apply up until the beginning of the semester. We recommend applying anywhere from 5 to 12 months prior to the start date.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

LIU online application completed and signed.
Transcripts for all high school and post-high school institutions attended.
Proof of English language proficiency testing (we accept IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo, SAT and ACT).
Applicants may be eligible for an English language proficiency testing waiver based on citizenship and/or prior education where English is the first language.
SAT or ACT scores (optional).
Two Letters of Recommendation.
Personal Statement or Essay.
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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

41052 USD / year

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Out-of-State

41052 USD / year

≈ 41052 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

41052 USD / year

≈ 41052 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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

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Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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