Undergraduate Social Work Program

Why Earn Your Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work?

With a bachelor’s degree in social work, commonly referred to as a BSW degree, you will learn the knowledge, values, and skills to be an effective social worker.  With a BSW from Adelphi in New York, your career options are limitless. You will be able to provide professional services (i.e. case management and crisis intervention) to those in need. You can join the illustrious ranks of social workers in hospitals, schools, child welfare, senior centers, community organizing, policy making and policy advocacy.

Why Be a Social Work Major at Adelphi University in New York on Long Island?

• Learn in small classes taught by our world-class faculty, who will guide you academically and professionally.
• Gain a deep understanding of social issues through our innovative curriculum, emphasizing hands-on learning in real-world community settings.
• Graduate career-ready after two years of valuable internship experiences in the New York area.
• As a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school, students with a BSW are eligible to obtain their MSW in one year with 30 credits through the Advanced Standing Program.
• Save on tuition with a generous Social Work Scholarship or Merit Transfer Scholarship. Awards range as high as $18,000 annually if you qualify.

What Can You Do With a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work?

As a social worker, you can work in mental health, addictions, healthcare facilities, schools, shelters, domestic violence prevention programs, forensics, the criminal justice system, legal aid, community centers, legislative agencies, advocacy groups, programs for immigrants and refugees, and many more career options. Our social work degree program will give you the confidence and knowledge to pursue a wide variety of careers that fit your personal goals and career aspirations.

Stravroula Kyriakakis, PhD inspiring a classroom full of future social workers.