Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 24 months
- Start dates: September 2026
- Application deadline: Not specified
- Language: English
- Credits: 45 SCH
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: New York City, United States
- Disciplines: Social Work
Overview
The Social Work DSW programme from the Long Island University (LIU) is unique in that students choose from three areas of specialization:
- Teaching in the Academy: This track prepares you to become a professor of social work
- Advanced Practice Management: This track prepares you to build a successful private practice and to build your own social work business
- Organizational Leadership: This track prepares you to move up the career ladder in an organization
Key facts
LIU's DSW distinguishes itself with a student-centered focus. We recognize that students lead busy lives and have numerous commitments. Our programme is designed to fit your schedule and meet your needs while you earn a respected credential that is a career game changer. Come grow your career with the LIU Brooklyn DSW Programme!
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Epistemology: Theories of Knowledge
- Social Justice, Policy and Ethics
- Critical Imagination in Social Work
- Diversity, Inclusion, and Implicit Bias
- Evidence Based Practice and Implementation Science
- Pedagogy of Higher Education
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants are required to have an MSW degree from an CSWE accredited program.
- LIU online application completed and signed
- Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended and proof of degree of anticipated degree. All transcripts must be submitted in English or translated into English by a professional translation company. Applicants with a bachelor's degree that is less than three years in duration may be required to submit a NACES evaluation.
- Proof of English language proficiency testing (we accept IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo)
- GMAT or GRE score (if applicable)
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Resume or CV
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 51,960 AUD / year (≈ 37,395 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 51,960 AUD / year (≈ 37,395 USD / year)
- In-State: 51,960 AUD / year (≈ 37,395 USD / year)
Living costs
New York City, United States: 2,527-5,514 AUD / month.
Funding
Scholarships are available. Please visit the programme website for more information.
