Master of Social Work (MSW) Program Application Information and Instructions 

 

General Information:

Long Island University’s collaborative Master of Social Work (MSW) Program, with courses offered at the C.W. Post (Brookville) and Brooklyn Campuses, offers a high degree of specialization through its required second-year concentration.  Students may focus in one of three areas: Gerontology, Alcohol and Substance Abuse or Not-for-Profit Management, all fields where there is significant hiring demand.  There are two options within the Gerontology concentration: Long-Term Care Administration and Senior Community Service.

In an effort to reach its goal, the Long Island University MSW Program seeks applicants who have a broad liberal arts education consisting of the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, the natural sciences including biology, and courses reflective of a basic interest in human services.  Additional admissions/application requirements include:

  • A Bachelor of Arts or Science degree from an accredited college or university
  • A minimum overall grade point average of 2.8
  • A “B” (3.0) average in courses taken during the final four semesters of undergraduate study.
  • A minimum of three Letters of Recommendation
  • A Personal Statement/Autobiographical Essay (4-5 pages in length), accompanied by a resumé
  • Personal character and qualifications essential for professional work with vulnerable individuals and populations-at-risk.
  • The completion of the University and Program admission applications in a timely manner

Application Instructions:

All applications and supporting credentials must be submitted by March 15th.  Admissions decisions will be made after the March 15th application deadline. 

Students must submit a completed application package which should include:

  • A completed C.W. Post “Application for Graduate Admission” form with the required $30 application fee (On this application, please note the Field of Study Code as SWK.  The Degree Sought is: Master of Social Work.)
  • A completed “MSW Supplemental Application”
  • 2 official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • 4 – 5 page Personal Statement/Autobiographical Essay accompanied by a resumé.

If you have any further questions, please contact the Admissions Office at (516) 299-2900 (C.W. Post) or (718) 488-1011 (Brooklyn)

For the necessary forms and applications please click here

 
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