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Pathway-Specific Admission Standards

Two-Year

General admissions requirements only; no further requirements apply.

Two-Year at Shanghai and New York

General admissions standards apply, in addition to: 

  • Ability to study and work in a multicultural environment 

  • First year in Shanghai and second year in New York 

  • If English is not your native language, you must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) exam.

  • If you are an international student, review additional admissions requirements.

16-Month Accelerated

General admissions standards only; no further requirements apply. This program is available at our Washington Square and Rockland County campuses.

Advanced Standing

General admissions standards apply, in addition to: 

  • Applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited institution within the last five years. A grade of B or better in social work courses is required.

Extended

General admissions standards only; no further requirements apply.

Extended at Shanghai and New York

General admissions standards apply, in addition to:

  • Ability to study and work in multicultural environments 

  • First two years in Shanghai and third year in New York 

  • The extended pathway is available to Chinese nationals (including residents from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) and to non-Chinese nationals who have an appropriate visa for part-time study. 

  • If English is not your native language, you must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) exam. 

  • If you are an international student, review additional admissions requirements.

32-Month for Working Professionals

General admissions standards apply, in addition to:

  • Applicants must have at least three years of professional or business experience working with people and be employed full-time. 

Hybrid MSW

General admissions standards apply, in addition to:

  • Applicants must have at least two years of professional experience providing direct social services. 

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