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What unique qualities does the social work program look for in an applicant?
In addition to academic excellence, we also look for students who have already demonstrated their interest in helping others through volunteer or paid positions in the social services, and are committed to social justice. Our admissions representative reads each application carefully to select students who are a strong match for our program. .
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I’ve completed coursework at another university. Will my credits transfer?
Yes. We accept transfer credits from community colleges and universities, usually to satisfy the liberal arts requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work. If you have taken social work courses, we evaluate coursework for transfer credit on an individual basis. |
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How big is the program?
Our program has approximately 140 students. The BS program is a small program housed within a large graduate School of Social Work. Students have access to the resources and facilities of a large university, while benefiting from small class sizes and a close-knit student body. |
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How large are the classes?
Most social work classes enroll between 12 and 22 students. |
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Can I take courses in other schools at NYU?
Yes. Our students complete 64 credits of liberal arts courses outside of the School of Social Work. In addition to taking a wide range of liberal arts courses in the College of Arts and Sciences, some of our students enroll in business courses at the Stern School of Business or nutrition, communication, and arts courses at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. |
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Can I pursue a double major or minor?
Yes. Some of our students choose a second major in areas such as political science, psychology, and music. Others complete the pre-med curriculum through the college of arts and science. Many BS students pursue minors in a broad range of subjects; Public Policy, Gender Studies, Sign Language, Business, Irish Studies, and Religious Studies are among the more popular minors. |
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Can I study abroad?
BS students have studied in locations around the world during the Spring semester of the Sophomore year or the Fall semester of the Junior year. Most students complete liberal arts requirements at NYU’s programs in Ghana, Prague, Florence, London, Madrid and Paris. |
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Will I have an internship?
Undergraduate students complete a rigorous 700 hours of field placement. Our Field Learning office places all BSW students in internships during the Spring semester of the Junior Year and the Fall and Spring semesters of the Senior Year. |
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Where are the internship placements?
Students are placed in one of over 500 mental health, social service, and health agencies in and around New York City such as:
- Children’s Advocacy Center of Manhattan
- Grand Street Settlement
- Hospital for Joint Diseases
- Momentum AIDS project
- Alternative Schools
- Bellevue Men’s Shelter
- Henry Street Settlement
- Hudson Guild
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Who will help me select my classes?
The Director of the Undergraduate Program, Dina Rosenfeld, will serve as your academic advisor. Dr. Rosenfeld meets with students each semester to create an individualized program and is always available to meet with students who have questions or concerns. During the second semester of the junior year, students are also paired with a Field advisor, who also serves as the Practice instructor during the senior year. |
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A degree in Social Work is one of the most flexible of all professional degrees. Social workers are employed in a variety of settings ranging from schools and hospitals to substance abuse and counseling centers. To learn about the profession of social work, please visit the website of the National Association of Social Workers or the Council on Social Work Education |
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What is the difference between a psychologist and a social worker?
Both professions help people in need. A psychologist is concerned more with the biological and psychodynamics of an individual. A social worker is concerned with an individual within a context. Thus, a social worker would want to know about the school the child attends, the housing the person lives in, the family they are part of, the community in which they live, or the larger biopsychosocial aspects of a person in his/her environment. |
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What can I do with a BS in Social work?
After completing the BS degree, you will be eligible for many entry-level social work jobs. Most of our students continue on to an Advanced Standing MSW program, where they earn a Masters degree in one year instead of the traditional two years of study. Other students pursue graduate study or careers in fields that would utilize the interpersonal skills, knowledge and experience they gained as undergraduate social work students, such as law, criminal justice, human relations, and public service. |
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What is Advanced Standing? Do you have a BS/MSW 5 year program?
After completing the four-year undergraduate program, many BS students continue on to NYU’s Advanced Standing MSW program, where they earn a Masters degree in only one additional year of study. |
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What if I change my mind about social work after I complete the BS degree?
Our students graduate with a strong liberal arts education that offers a great deal of flexibility. An undergraduate social work degree will prepare you to pursue a wide range of professions and paths while utilizing the special skills, knowledge, sensitivity and experience with people and organizations that you learned in social work. |
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Do students get help with finding jobs?
Absolutely. Each year, the School of Social Work holds a job fair attended by 50 agencies that are looking to employ social workers. BS students can also use the services offered by the nationally-recognized, award-winning Wasserman Center for Career Development. The staff at the Wasserman Center can help you find employment both in social work and in related fields. /td>
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