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The Extended pathway is a flexible option that enables students to complete an individualized study plan arranged with their academic advisor. The period of study ranges from three to five years, with two 600-hour practicum placements for students beginning practicum prior to Fall 2024. Students beginning practicum in Fall 2024 or later will complete two 450-hour practicum placements. Students must be available at least one weekday for their practicum 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, and students can begin in either the fall or spring semesters.

Sample Course of Study - Fall Admitted

Year One

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

Year Two

Fall Credits
Social Work Practice I 4
Practicum Instruction I 4
Spring Credits
Social Work Practice II 3
Practicum Instruction II 4
Summer Credits
Social Work Research II 3
Practice with Groups 3

Year Three

Fall Credits
Social Work Practice III 3
Human Behavior in the Social Environment III 3
Practicum Instruction III 4
Elective 3
Spring Credits
Social Work Practice IV 3
Advanced Social Policy 3
Elective 3
Practicum Instruction IV 4
Total Program Credits: 65

Sample Course of Study - Spring Admitted

Year One

Spring Credits
Social Welfare Programs and Policies I 3
Human Behavior in the Social Environment I 3
Summer Credits
Social Work Research I 3
Human Behavior in the Social Environment II 3

Year Two

Fall Credits
Elective 3
Diversity, Racism, Oppression, and Privilege 3
Spring Credits
Social Work Practice I 4
Practicum Instruction I 4
Summer Credits
Social Work Practice II 3
Practicum Instruction II 4

Year Three

Fall Credits
Social Work Practice III 3
Human Behavior in the Social Environment III 3
Elective 3
Practicum Instruction III 4
Spring Credits
Social Work Practice IV 3
Advanced Social Policy 3
Practicum Instruction IV 4
Elective 3
Summer Credits
Social Work Research II 3
Practice with Groups 3
Total Program Credits: 65

Sequential courses are designed to be taken in order. Students are responsible for following their designated curriculum guide and cannot take these courses out of their designated order unless otherwise indicated by their academic advisor.

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