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Extended

The Extended pathway is a flexible option that enables students to complete an individualized study plan arranged with their academic advisor. Two semesters of full-time study (minimum of 12 credits per semester) are required. The period of study ranges from three to four years, with two 600-hour Field placements. Students must be available at least one weekday for their Field learning site. Placements with evening and weekend hours are limited and cannot be guaranteed. Most students in this pathway take advantage of the option for study during the summer term.

This pathway is available at our Washington Square, Rockland County, and Westchester County campuses.

Sample Course of Study

Generalist Practice

Fall Credits
Social Welfare Programs and Policies I 3
Human Behavior in the Social Environment I 3
Spring Credits
Human Behavior in the Social Environment II 3
Social Work Research I 3
Summer Credits
Diversity, Racism, Oppression, and Privilege 3
Elective 3
Total Credits: 18
Fall Credits
Social Work Practice I 4
Field Instruction I 4
Spring Credits
Social Work Practice II 3
Field Instruction II 4
Summer Credits
Social Work Research II 3
Practice with Groups 3
Total Credits: 21

Specialized Practice

Fall Credits
Field Instruction III 4
Human Behavior in the Social Environment III 3
Social Work Practice III 3
Elective* 3
Spring Credits
Field Instruction IV 4
Social Work Practice IV 3
Advanced Social Policy 3
Elective* 3
Total Credits: 26
* Note: Students in this program pathway have the option to take up to, but no more than, 3 one-credit electives. One or the other of these may be postponed to a final (post-commencement) summer.
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