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    Program facts

    Long Island University Post
    New York City, USA
    • Program type
      Master's
    • Duration
      2 years
    • Annual tuition fee
      41,370 USD

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    • Language taught in
      English
    • Start date
      September

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    Program Overview

    What Long Island University Post says about their program:
    "The Forensic Social Work concentration prepares students to apply the principles of social work to the legal system, including applicable local, state and federal laws; civil and criminal courts and the juvenile justice system; law enforcement agencies; and correctional facilities. Your clients may be children or adults, individuals or families, organizations or communities. Their legal difficulties may involve child custody and parental rights issues due to domestic violence and neglect and crimes relating to mental illness and substance abuse. They may face arrest and incarceration, be imprisoned or hospitalized, or be on probation or parole. The Forensic Social Work concentration prepares students to serve all of these populations, by identifying societal issues and their impact on your clients; screening, assessing and counseling your clients; planning and implementing interventions; making client referrals; and otherwise serving as effective advocates for diverse and at-risk clients.


    Upon completion of the MSW degree with a concentration in forensic social work, graduates may also qualify for an New York State Advanced Certificate in Forensic Social Work by taking just one additional course, which is offered by Long Island University."

    Admissions requirements

    English requirements

    Undergraduate

    • TOEFL iBT: 75
    • IELTS: 6.0
    • PTE: 50
    • Duolingo: 100
    • TOEFL Essentials:** 9.0

    Graduate

    • TOEFL iBT: 79
    • IELTS: 6.5
    • PTE: 58
    • Duolingo: 105
    • TOEFL Essentials:** 9.0

    Please note that major specific post graduate and PhD may have their own English Language Proficiency Testing requirements. 100 Duolingo score or 6.0 IELTS score for the following programs: Computer Science MS, Artificial Intelligence MS, Data Anal & Strat Bus Intel MS.

    English proficiency waivers

    • Proof of Citizenship from a country where English is the official language
    • Graduate from high school or postsecondary school in any country where English is the official language or attended an international school that follows that educational system
    • A high school diploma from a four-year U.S. high school, without ESL support
    • IGSCE, GCSE, or GCE
    • SAT 460 on Critical Reading Section
    • ACT 18 on English Section
    • A college level English composition course from an accredited institution in the US with a C or better
    • IB students may submit ENGLISH A1/A2 or B1/B2 results with a score of 4 or better
    • Norway students who have obtained the Upper Secondary Certificate
    • Successfully completion of the LIU English Language Institute
    • O Level or A-Level English with a grade of E or higher
    • AP English exam with a score of 4 or better

    Documents required

    Undergraduate

    • Application form
    • Academic transcripts
    • Diploma of previous studies
    • Translations
    • Proof of English proficiency
    • Copy of passport
    • SAT or ACT scores (optional)
    • 2 Letters of recommendation
    • Personal statement or essay

    Some programs have additional requirements. Transfer students who studied outside the US must submit a NACES evaluation in order to receive transfer credit.

    Graduate

    • Application form
    • Academic transcripts
    • Diploma of previous studies
    • Translations
    • Proof of English proficiency
    • GMAT or GRE scores (if applicable)
    • Copy of passport
    • 2 Letters of recommendation
    • Resume or CV

    Some programs have additional requirements. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree that is less than three years in duration may be required to submit a NACES evaluation.

    Fees and funding

    Fee information

    • Undergraduate tuition: from US$40,248 per year
    • Graduate tuition: from US$26,367 to US$53,390 per year

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