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Master of Social Work

Long Island University

  • Brooklyn, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A 2-year course or thesis master programme in Social Work at Memorial University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Social Work can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
  • Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
  • And communicate findings to diverse audiences
  • And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Social work service delivery in Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Across Canada and internationally

Curriculum

  • Course route: seven courses
  • A field internship
  • A non-credit Pathway course and a Pathway Scholarship project. Thesis route: six courses
  • Internship
  • Pathway and a thesis. Requires two or three on-campus institutes of 7-10 days.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor degree from an accredited institution
  • Transcripts from all colleges attended
  • Proof of English proficiency (waivers possible)
  • Two recommendation letters
  • Resume
  • GMAT or GRE where the programme requires it
  • Some programmes require interviews or extra documents
  • Proof of funds for the I-20.

Accepted academic background

Conferred bachelor degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution before the programme starts, Transcripts from all colleges attended, Proof of English proficiency (waivers possible), Two letters of recommendation, Resume or CV, GMAT or GRE where the programme requires it, Some programmes require interviews or other documents, Proof of funds for the I-20.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • English Proficiency Evidence (if applicable)
  • Two Recommendation Letters
  • Resume or CV
  • Standardized Test Results (if required by program).

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and deadline (rolling admission. Catalog international dates 1 May for fall
  2. 1 November for spring) through the institution's admissions website. Apply through the institution's admissions portal and pay the 50 USD application fee. Upload the bachelor degree transcripts
  3. English proof or waiver
  4. Two recommendation letters
  5. A resume and GRE/GMAT where required. Interview or extra documents if the programme asks. Pay the International Tuition Deposit (200 USD. 500 USD for some programmes. 1
  6. 500 USD for Physician Assistant) to receive the I-20.. Apply for the F-1 visa with the I-20 and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$32,401 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusLIU Post
Faculty or schoolSchool of Health Professions and Nursing
DepartmentSocial Work
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteScholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    2 days left

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    214 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.