Helping You Afford Adelphi

Adelphi University has been awarded a four-year federal training grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to increase access to integrated behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents and transitional-aged youth in underserved/high-demand communities.

The IDEATE Fellowship provides one year of specialized, interdisciplinary experiential training in primary care or behavioral health settings, coursework and seminars to 15 second-year MSW students. A student stipend of $10,000 is provided for the successful completion of the one-year fellowship. Students who live or have experience working in medically underserved areas are particularly encouraged to apply.

Requirements:

• Commitment to the program for one academic year
• Availability to intern on weekdays, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., in required coursework
• Participation in related evening seminars once a month
• Participation in program evaluation activities

Through the generosity and partnership of the Goidel Law Group and additional anonymous funders, the Adelphi School of Social Work offers an annual fellowship in gerontological social work for students who are interested in working with older adults and their families, receiving specialized education and training in geriatrics and gerontology, distinguishing themselves in the field of social work, and gaining a greater return on their academic investment.

The Goidel Gerontological Social Work Fellowship provides one year of specialized experiential training in practicum settings serving older adults, targeted coursework, and monthly colloquia to explore social work careers in aging. The fellowship is available to advanced-year MSW students. A student stipend of $2,000 – $10,000 is provided for the successful completion of the one-year fellowship.

Requirements:

• Commitment to the program for one academic year
• Practicum studies at an internship site serving older adults
• Completion of three predetermined elective courses
• Participation in colloquia once a month, typically Fridays from 1:00-3:00 pm
• Participation in program evaluation activities

The New York State Office of Mental Health Schools of Social Work Project for Evidence-Based Practice in Mental Health gives social work students an opportunity to join the mental health workforce and learn about evidence-based treatments for individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness, including assertive community treatment (ACT), wellness self-management, integrated dual disorders, treatment for substance abuse and mental illness recovery-oriented practices.

Who can participate?

Second-year MSW students and Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) social work students are encouraged to apply. Be sure to ask about our Diversity Incentive Awards.

Requirements:

Complete the three required project components:

• Designated project course
• Approved evidence-based practice practicum placement
• Project colloquia

What does the program offer?

• Skills and knowledge about best practices in mental health social work
• Certificate of completion from the New York State Office of Mental Health
• Access to a list of competitive job openings in mental health agencies
• Opportunity to qualify for a financial award upon completion

Each Area Health Education Center (AHEC) scholar interested in a healthcare career will join an interprofessional team of students. Participants will work with patients to identify issues associated with social determinants of health and propose potential solutions that will aim to reduce hospitalizations and emergency room visits.

Who can participate?

This fellowship is open to students who are seeking practicum placements located in the Hudson Valley region. Applicants who are entering their BSW junior year or MSW generalist (first-year) placement in the fall semester must be willing to commit to participation for two full academic years (in two different placement sites).

Requirements:

Each AHEC scholar will be required to complete an online curriculum, totaling 40 hours each academic year, which addresses topics designed to augment patient care—including cultural competency, practice transformation, behavioral health integration and interprofessional care coordination.