Master of Social Work [M.S.W] From University at Albany

Albany, New YorkLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1844established year
15387enrollment
Public
Partner [5 Courses]
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Master of Social Work [M.S.W]

2 years
full time
On Campus

Field of Study

₹22.7 L/Yr

$27,423 /Yr
  • The School of Social Welfare offers students opportunities to specialize in social work practice with aging, and in evidence-based interventions for people with mental illness.
  • In the MSW program students first, complete a generalist curriculum that provides foundation knowledge and skills for social work practice with diverse populations across a range of settings. Then students choose a practice method concentration.
  • The clinical concentration focuses on social work practice interventions with individuals, families, and groups. The macro concentration focuses on community organizing, policy advocacy, and non-profit organization management. Along with student's classes, they will complete internships at agencies with missions to address social and economic problems.
  • Most students complete the 60-credit Master of Social Work through two full years of graduate coursework and field instruction.

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For Fall Intake Jan 31, 2024

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees₹2273092 (USD 27423)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
On-Campus Housing₹769219 (USD 9280)
Meal Plan₹452579 (USD 5460)
Health Insurance₹119279 (USD 1439)
Total Cost₹1341077 (USD 16179)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must hold a bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing.
  • Students must achieve and maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
  • Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTSTOEFL, or PTE scores. 

Indian Students Eligibility:

  • Students should submit required official and complete individual mark skeets for each examination attempt, including subsidiary exams. 
  • Photocopies of student's mark sheets are accepted only when they are attested by the University Registrar or Controller of Examinations and placed in a sealed, stamped envelope that is sent directly to the Graduate School. 

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

53 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA


Required Document List

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

  • Transcripts from all schools attended
  • Resume/CV
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Background and Goals

VISA & Work Study

VISA

International applicants are required to apply for an F-1 or J-1 student Visa. As per the application process of universities in the USA, a student needs to have the following basic documents to procure a US student visa.

  • A valid passport that has a validity of a minimum of 6 months after students stay in the country
  • Form DS-160 (Nonimmigrant visa application confirmation page)
  • Application fee payment Receipt
  • Form I-20 if applying for a Student visa (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status)
  • Receipt Number on Petition filed by U.S employer (I-129 form) if applying for a work visa.
  • Original Marks Sheet or Provisional certificates.
  • Evidence of sufficient funds in the bank account to ensure you can survive the duration of course in the USA.
  • Score sheet of standardized exams like IELTS (6.5 or equivalent), TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, etc.
  • Proof that the candidate will leave the country once the program is completed. A return air ticket to the home country can be evidence of this kind.

Career and Placement after Course

Graduates have a career in;

  • human services agencies, community organizations,
  • government agencies, research centers,
  • faith-based agencies, and corporations. 

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