ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
School of Social Work
Garden City, New York
Adelphi, was the first institution of higher education on Long Island. Today, a faculty of more than 500 full-time and part-time professors serve a student body of almost 6,000 undergraduate and graduate degree candidates. To graduate students in the professions, and adults seeking a change in their lives and careers, Adelphi offers over 70 graduate degree and certificate programs; small classes; a committed expert and approachable faculty; the convenience of three campuses, in Garden City, Manhattan--Soho, and Huntington; accelerated programming, evening and weekend class schedules; and lifelong career development.
The Community
Adelphi's main campus is located in historic Garden City, New York. Only 45 minutes from Manhattan, the pastoral 75 acre campus is easily reached by both public and private transportation. Students live nearby in most cases and a host of opportunities to get together outside of the classroom are provided. Garden City and the other local communities offer fine dining, music, sports, and other cultural events at such venues as the Nassau Coliseum, Shea Stadium, and the Westbury and Jones Beach theaters. In addition, because Adelphi is so close to New York City, Adelphi attracts some of the top names in business, politics, and the arts as visitors and lecturers on campus. Recent appearances include former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, journalist Pete Hamill, activist Sister Helen Prejean, actress Vanessa Redgrave, author Jill Ker Conway, former Surgeon General Dr. C. Everett Koop, and writer Norman Mailer.
Programs of study and degree requirements
The School of Social Work is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and has been educating students for the social work profession since 1949. The School offers master's and doctoral degrees, as well as a post-master's certificate in advanced clinical practice. A wide range of field experiences is offered in urban, suburban, and rural settings.
The 64 credit Master of Social Work (MSW) program consists of 48 credits of classroom instruction and 16 credits of supervised field-work. The program is social-issue oriented from a multicultrual, gender-specific, cross-national perspective. Graduates are prepared to work creatively with individuals, families, small groups, communities, and organizations in two concentrations: (1) Health, Mental Health, and Chemical Dependency Services; and (2) Services for Families Across the Life Span. Students may study on either a full or part-time basis.
The Doctor of Social Welfare (DSW) prepares social workers for leadership positions in advanced practice, education, and research. The program requires a minimum of 48 doctoral level credits, a candidacy examination, an advanced practice internship, and a research dissertation.
The Post Master's Certificate Program in Clinical Practice is a nondegree program designed to provide social work practitioners with an opportunity to advance knowledge and sharpen skills in response to the needs of clients. The program consists of 5 required courses, 1 elective, and four continuing case seminars.
Facilities & Resources
Swirbul Library, the University's central library, houses over 660,000 volumes, a complete electronic database system, and more than 750,000 electronic resources based on CD-ROM technology.
Computer laboratories for student use are plentiful and available all over the campus. The campus is fully wired with T-1 internet access, and a multitude of other powerful applications.
The University's Center for Career Planning and Placement offers a wide variety of services, including training in career searches; visits by premier recruiters; internship placements; counseling on career development; resume preparation, occupational search strategies, and effective interviewing. The Center maintains a career resource library and a computer-assisted career guidance program.
Expenses and Aid
COSTS
Full-Time Social Work
$23,000
University Fee
$180 (nonrefundable)
HOUSING
Limited on-campus housing is available to graduate students.
FINANCIAL AID
A limited number of graduate assistantships are awarded to doctoral students enrolled in the School of Social Work.
How to Apply
While all students are required to submit a completed application with the appropriate fee, letters of recommendation, and official copies of all transcripts, specific admission requirements and application procedures vary from school to school. Please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions for more information.
Who to contact
For more information, contact:
Office of Graduate Admissions
Adelphi University
Levermore Hall
1 South Avenue
Garden City, New York 11530
Tel: 516-877-3050
Fax: 516-877-3039
E-Mail:admissions@adelphi.edu
http://www.adelphi.edu
The Faculty
School of Social Work: Myron Belfer, M.D., Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Richard Belson, D.S.W., Adelphi University; Roni Berger, Ph.D., Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Ellen Bogolub, Ph.D., Rutgers University; Carl Buxbaum, M.S.W., Adelphi University; Catherine Caicedo, M.S., Columbia University; Gertrude Schaffner Goldberg, D.S.W., Columbia University; Lawrence Grossman, D.S.W. Columbia University; Cecil St. George Henry, Ed.D., Columbia University; Ivory Holmes, Ed.D. Columbia University; Gideon Horowitz, Ph.D., University of Chicago; Roger Levin, Dean, Ph.D., New York University; Rebecca Loew, Ph.D., Columbia University; J. Julian Rivera, M.S.W., University of Puerto Rico; Ellen Rosenberg, D.S.W., Columbia University; Herbert Schwartz, M.S.W., Columbia University; Louise Skolnik, Associate Dean, D.S.W., Adelphi University; Brooke E. Spiro, D.S.W., Columbia University; Carol Sussal, D.S.W., Adelphi University; Narayan Viswanathan, D.S.W., Columbia University; Janice Wood Wetzel, Ph.D., Washington University; W. Cody Wilson, Ph.D., Harvard University.