Adelphi University Academics Long Island



Full Time, One Year M.S.W. Residency

Master of Social Work Programs

Please note that this is a sample program and certain courses may not be offered in a given semester. All students must meet residency requirements of two courses plus field instruction (10 credits) for two successive semesters.
This program is recommended for individuals currently employed, who can arrange a work/study internship at their place of employment.

Foundation Year – Semester 1
Course# Course Title Credits
SWK 500 Issues in Social Welfare I: History and Philosophy of Social Welfare
3
SWK 510 Human Behavior Theory for Social Work Practice I
3
SWK 510 ROLE (Required Online Learning Experience) 0
SWK 520 Foundations of Social Work Practice I
3
SWK 542 Oppression, Diversity, and the Struggle for Human Rights
3
SWK 601 OYR Seminar
4

Foundation Year – Semester 2
SWK 501 Issues in Social Welfare II: Inequality, Inequity, and Social Justice
3
SWK 511 Human Behavior Theory for Social Work Practice II
3
SWK 521 Foundations of Social Work Practice II
3
SWK 557 Social Work Research I
3
SWK 559 Statistics for Social Work Research (if prerequisite not met)  1

Advanced Year – Semester 1
SWK 710 Social Work Assessment and Diagnosis
3
SWK 722 Organization Context for Professional Practice 3
SWK 758 Social Work Research II
3
SWK 780 Advanced Social Work Practice with Individuals
3
SWK 796* Field Instruction III OYR (30 hours per  week)       6

Advanced Year – Semester 2
SWK 736 Contemporary Social Work: An Integrative Approach 3
SWK 782 Advanced Social Work Practice with Groups 3
SWK 786 Advanced Social Work Practice with Families and Couples 3
SWK 7xx Social Work Elective
3
SWK 797* Field Instruction IV OYR (30 hours per  week)       6

*OYR Students in Advanced Field Instruction
Students taking SWK 796 (30 hours per week) in the fall, take SWK 797 (30 hours per week) in the spring. 

Students taking SWK 790 (21 hours per week) in the fall, must take SWK 791 (21 hours per week) in the spring., and also must take SWK 792 (24 hours per week) in the summer.


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Contact

For additional information about the Adelphi University School of Social Work, please contact:

School of Social Work
Adelphi University
P.O. Box 701
Garden City, NY 11530-0701

p - 516.877.4300
f - 516.877.4292

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