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Traditional students, as well as adults seeking a career change or considering a career in the helping professions, are expected to take advantage of the opportunity.

Classes will take place on Monday and Wednesday evenings at SCCC’s Riverhead campus. Those who have met ¹û½´ÊÓƵ’s core requirements through an associate degree program at SCCC, or coursework completed elsewhere, will be able to enroll in four classes per semester and complete the bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) in two years. Part-time enrollment is also available.

“Social work is a growing profession with tremendous opportunities,” said Sheila Edwards-Robinson, who is overseeing the collaboration with SCCC and serves as director of social work programs at ¹û½´ÊÓƵ’s Hauppauge Center. “This new site offers convenience and flexibility for those who live and/or work in the Riverhead area, eliminating the need to commute up to an hour for access to ¹û½´ÊÓƵ’s top-ranked program.”

Manoj Pardasani, PhD, dean of ¹û½´ÊÓƵ’s School of Social Work, said the new partnership with SCCC “supports the University’s goal of building a diverse workforce in the social work profession, especially individuals from underrepresented backgrounds.” Students from the community college will be mentored throughout the admissions and transfer processes. Scholarships are available.

The ¹û½´ÊÓƵ social work program is recognized for its small class sizes, supportive environment, innovative curriculum, hands-on learning and faculty-student collaboration. Within six months of graduation, 100 percent of ¹û½´ÊÓƵ’s BSW students are working or continuing their education.

The University also offers a highly regarded master’s degree in social work (MSW) that BSW graduates can earn in one year. That program may become available at the SCCC location in the future.

For more information on ¹û½´ÊÓƵ’s bachelor’s degree in social work, see adelphi.edu/bsw.