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USD 24122

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 75

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Be a leader in social change through interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation and advocacy. You may qualify for NYS licensure in social work in two years of full-time study, or in as little as one year if you have advanced standing and hold a bachelor’s in social work from a CSWE accredited program.

This program is in candidacy status for accreditation by the Commission on Social Work Education (CSWE); the initial accreditation decision by the CSWE Board of Accreditation is scheduled for June 2025. Upon approval of accreditation, students who enter the program in Fall 2024 will be identified as having graduated from a CSWE accredited program.

Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    24122

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 75

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    16340 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
    (USD)

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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    SUNY Plattsburgh offers partial scholarships to 100% of accepted international students. We do not offer full scholarships — our award packages cover between 20 – 40% of your total cost of attendance.

    A first-year student is an applicant who has never earned college credit. All applicants who have earned college credits are considered transfer applicants.

    Scholarship

    Eligibility

    Amount

    Renewable

    Global Diversity Award

    *ALL accepted international first-year students

    $5,000

    annually

    Campus Community Award

    *International students who reside on campus

    $5,000

    annually

    Academic Merit Scholarship

    *All accepted international students will be considered

    $0 – $3,500

    annually

    Maximum Award

     

    $10,000 – $13,500

    annually

    *Students enrolled in the nursing program and students paying the online, non-resident tuition rate is excluded. Additional eligibility and renewability criteria may apply.

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