MSW

Social Work

Learn more about studying Social Work as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    30,000USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What College of Staten Island says about their program:

The purpose of the Master of Social Work (MSW) program is to educate students for advanced, urban social work practice in the community, region, and worldwide, with an emphasis on meeting the needs of people with disabilities. Social work is a profession that strives to create a just and equitable world for the future of humanity. Guided by a code of ethics, social work is committed to ending oppression, embracing diversity, and ensuring that individuals, communities, and organizations function at an optimal level. The College of Staten Island is located on the former campus of the Willowbrook State School, an institution for people with developmental disabilities that was closed due to inhumane conditions and inadequate management. Given the history of Willowbrook State School, it is part of the mission of the MSW program at the College of Staten Island to develop a rigorous academic program that educates professionals who respond to the needs of former Willowbrook residents and clients, the larger disabilities communities, and others who live on Staten Island and in the region.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completed high school or the equivalent. Admission decisions are on an evaluation of your previous school records.

English proficiency

  • TOEFL

    45

  • IELTS

    5.0

  • PTE

    39

  • Duolingo

    75

Documents required

  • Academic transcripts
  • Bank statements
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Document translations
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    USD$18,600 per year

Funding

CSI Scholarship

- **Amount:** An average of USD$1,000 - USD$1,500 - **Requirements:** This scholarship recognizes academic excellence and college / community service. The CSI Foundation, and departments and associations of the College, memorial scholarships have been endowed through the generosity of many individuals and organizations who value higher education.
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What is the cost of living near College of Staten Island?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect New York City, New York-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$4,166
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$2,780
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$229
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$75
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$68
Monthly public transport pass$140
Monthly grocery basket$258
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$23
Gym membership$130

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for College of Staten Island

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying

USA student visa requirements