Silver School of Social Work

New York University Bulletin I 2008-2010 Silver School of Social Work NEW YORK UNIVERSITY BULLETIN 2008-2010 8 Silver School of Social Work ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE 56TH AND 57TH SESSIONS EHRENKRANZ CENTER ONE WASHINGTON SQUARE NORTH NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10003-6654

TABLE OF CONTENTS Silver School of Social Work ...... 2 Administration ...... 3 Faculty ...... 4 An Introduction to New York University ...... 6 Master of Social Work Program ...... 11 Field Instruction in Social Service Agencies ...... 27 Bachelor of Science Program ...... 31 Doctor of Philosophy Program ...... 45 General Information for All Programs ...... 51 Student Activities/School and University Services ...... 55 Community Service ...... 57 University Administration/Board of Trustees ...... 58 Calendar ...... 60 Washington Square Map ...... 62 New York University Centers Map ...... 64 Travel Directions ...... 65 Index ...... 67

Notice: The policies, requirements, course offerings, schedules, activities, tuition, fees, and calendar of the school and its departments and programs set forth in this bulletin are subject to change without notice at any time at the sole discretion of the administration. Such changes may be of any nature, including, but not limited to, the elimination of the school or college, programs, classes, or activities; the relocation of or modiﬁcation of the content of any of the foregoing; and the cancellation of scheduled classes or other academic activities. Payment of tuition or attendance at any classes shall constitute a student’s acceptance of the administration’s rights as set forth in the above paragraph. 8 Silver School of Social Work

he Silver School of Social Work ical, and social theory perspectives and related provides a rich environment for the research. While teaching is the first obligation education of professional social of the full-time faculty, they also engage in a workers, offering undergraduate, wide range of social work practice and research Tmaster’s, and doctoral degrees. Through its projects and scholarly analysis for publication. Division of Lifelong Learning and Professional Through consultation and research, members of Development, the School also serves as a major the faculty assist local social service, mental postgraduate training center where hundreds of health, and health care agencies in program area social workers deepen their professional planning and evaluation. Faculty members knowledge and skills and earn continuing educa- from the School are also called on to help shape tion units each year. The School is a key source of nationwide programs in social services, educa- scholarly research and publications directed at tion, and mental health. improving the practice of social work, evaluating Flexible Professional Education. A hall- social service and mental health programs, and mark of the Silver School is its continuing developing new alternatives for meeting the effort to make high-quality professional train- needs of underserved populations. The School’s ing accessible. The School has developed B.S. and M.S.W. programs are fully accredited flexible approaches to professional education by the Council on Social Work Education. without compromising the rigorous training Direct Practice. The Silver School is one of necessary for direct practice work with clients. the leading centers of professional training in In response to differing student needs and direct social work practice. Graduates at all lev- circumstances, four options are available for els acquire the core knowledge and skills neces- full-time students in the School’s M.S.W. pro- sary to work directly with individuals, families, gram: the traditional two-year program; a and groups. Concurrent practical experience 16-month accelerated program; an advanced with clients in agency settings—closely super- standing option; and a part-time, 32-month vised in a supportive environment—is an inte- program for graduates of accredited under- gral component of professional social work graduate social work programs. The M.S.W. education. The School draws on the extraordi- program also recognizes the educational and nary diversity of service agencies in the New career needs of individuals who have family York City metropolitan area and the tristate and work responsibilities by offering them the region for its student field learning placements. opportunity to receive a full professional edu- Carefully selected field instructors are on site in cation over a longer period of time. M.S.W. the more than 500 agencies in which students students also have the option of pursuing a are placed. dual NYU degree program in law (with the Faculty members have extensive profes- School of Law) or in management (with the sional experience and excellent teaching skills. Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public They bring to the School a wide range of Service) or a dual degree program in child knowledge and social work orientations—span- development with Sarah Lawrence College. ning contemporary psychodynamic, psycholog- The B.S. program offers undergraduates an

SILVER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK 2 opportunity to combine a fine liberal campus, all faculty offices and many programs—becoming one of the arts education with development of classrooms are housed in three his- few in the country to provide a con- basic social work skills. The Ph.D. toric Washington Square row houses tinuum of social work education program offers experienced profes- that have been transformed into a from the undergraduate through the sionals an opportunity to pursue fur- single modern facility for social doctoral levels. It was the first ther professional training and research work education. The School’s nur- school of social work in New York on a full-time or part-time basis. turing atmosphere allows students City authorized by the New York The School offers programs at to develop professionally in a sup- State Education Department to offer four locations. All programs are portive and comfortable environ- a Ph.D. degree. available at New York University’s ment—while having the total The 19th-century structures the Washington Square campus. Part- resources of a major university (and a School calls home are located directly and full-time master’s programs are major city) at their disposal. on historic Washington Square Park offered at our branch campus at St. Diversity. Diversity along sev- in Greenwich Village and have a dis- Thomas Aquinas College in eral dimensions characterizes the tinguished history in New York City, Rockland County, and foundation Silver School: the background and housing a succession of mayors, master’s-level courses are given at the experience of its faculty; the age, artists, poets, architects, and writers. College of Staten Island and at Sarah race/ethnicity, and interests of its The American artist Edward Hopper Lawrence College in Bronxville. student body; the School’s extraordi- lived and worked at Number Three Continuing Education. nary range of field placement oppor- from 1939 to 1965. Portions of his Dedicated to excellence in workforce tunities; and its emphasis on studio are preserved to this day. development and the promotion of developing services for many differ- Renovation to create offices and advanced clinical expertise, profes- ent underserved populations. The classrooms preserved much of the sional leadership, and organizational School promotes socioeconomic interior architecture and detail of the effectiveness, the Silver School’s diversity in its student body original 19th-century homes. Division of Lifelong Learning and through an active recruiting strat- In October 2007, the School of Professional Development offers cer- egy. Through research, timely con- Social Work was named the Silver tificate programs, workshops, a lec- ferences, and the development of School of Social Work at NYU, ture series, online readings, and specialized training programs, the in recognition of NYU alumni continuing professional education. School actively pursues improve- Constance and Martin Silver’s gen- The courses have been approved for ments in direct practice approaches erous support of social work educa- continuing education units (CEUs). and in social and mental health ser- tion. Their gift to the School, To learn about noncredit-based vices for many different populations. valued at $50 million, is the largest certificate programs and additional Current initiatives are directed at private donation to a school of social continuing education programs, treatment of bilingual clients; ser- work in the United States. The gift visit the School’s Web site at vices for mentally ill substance will be used to www.socialwork.nyu.edu and click on abusers and children in foster care; • support the Constance the Continuing Education link. work with homeless, mentally ill McCatherin-Silver Fellowship, Intimate School Atmosphere. women; immigrant children and which provides financial aid to This is in many respects an intimate adults in need of mental health care; M.S.W. students in need who are school—in its educational philoso- social work supports in the school dedicated to helping minority phy, program structure, and physical system; victims of mentally ill populations; setting. Faculty and students inter- offenders; and growth of naturally • establish the McSilver Professorship act in a teaching culture in which occurring retirement communities. in the Study of Poverty; and faculty are very accessible. Small History. Established as part of • promote other new initiatives classes predominate (typically 25 or the Graduate School of Public dedicated to the study of poverty fewer students). A unique advise- Administration and Social Service and to better allocate funding, ment program provides both full- (now the Robert F. Wagner administration, and services. and part-time students with faculty Graduate School of Public Service) The funds also will help lay the advisement throughout their educa- in 1953, the School of Social Work groundwork for a new McSilver tion at the School. Our students was launched as an autonomous Institute for Poverty Policy and have established a number of organi- school within New York University Research. (“McSilver” is a combi- zations and informal groups and in September 1960. nation of Constance Silver’s mar- associations, are actively involved in Initially, only a full-time two- ried name and her maiden name, the life of the School, and participate year master’s program was offered. McCatherin.) in shaping changes in the School’s The School later added baccalaure- curriculum. On the main NYU ate, advanced certificate, and Ph.D.

Administration OFFICE OF THE DEAN ACADEMIC PROGRAMS/ Christine Campbell, B.A., Suzanne England, B.S., M.S.W., M.S.W. PROGRAM Assistant Director, M.S.W. Program Services Ph.D., M.B.A., Professor and Dean Maryellen Noonan, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Associate Professor; Associate Carol Levine, B.A., Executive Michael McCaw, B.A., Supervisor, Dean, Academic Programs; Director, Assistant to the Dean Faculty Services M.S.W. Program

SILVER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK 3 Susan Egert, B.A., M.S.W., Sheryl Goldfarb, B.A., M.S., RESEARCH AND Coordinator, Extended M.S.W. and Associate Director PLANNING Extended OYR Programs Michael A. Baker, B.A., Executive Carol Garrett, B.A., M.S.W., COMMUNICATIONS Director, Research, Planning, and Ph.D., Coordinator, Advanced Michael A. Baker, B.A., Executive Communications Standing, 16-Month and 32-Month Director, Research, Planning, and Andrew Davis, M.A., Research Programs Communications Scientist Christopher Bandini, B.S., M.A., Roberta Salvador, B.A., Senior M.S.W., Extended OYR Adviser Writer STUDENT AND ALUMNI Susan Moritz, B.A., M.S.W., Dawn Miner, B.A., B.S., Manager, AFFAIRS L.C.S.W., Extended M.S.W. Adviser Marketing and Design Courtney O’Mealley, M.S.W., Director, Student and Alumni Affairs Gloria Samuels-Flood, B.S.W., FIELD LEARNING AND M.S.W., Nondegree Adviser COMMUNITY METRO AREA CAMPUSES UNDERGRADUATE PARTNERSHIPS Rockland County Campus at PROGRAM Helle Thorning, B.A., M.S., St. Thomas Aquinas College Ph.D., Clinical Professor; Assistant Dina J. Rosenfeld, B.A., M.S., Judith Siegel, B.A., M.S.W., Dean, Field Learning and Community Ph.D., Associate Professor; Coordinator D.S.W., Clinical Associate Professor; Partnerships Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Ann Marie Moreno, M.S.W., Programs; Director, B.S. Program Patti Aldredge, B.S.W, M.S.W, Professional Foundation and OYR Ph.D., Clinical Associate Professor; Adviser Peggy Morton, B.A., M.S.W., Deputy Director, Field Learning and D.S.W., Clinical Associate Professor; Community Partnerships Kim O’Connor, M.S.W., Advanced Coordinator, Undergraduate Field and Concentration Adviser Service Learning Sandy Speier, M.S.W., Clinical Associate Professor Roberta Schiffer, M.S.W., Professional Foundation Adviser DOCTORAL PROGRAM Alison Aldrich, M.S.W., Clinical James I. Martin, B.A., M.S.W., Assistant Professor Ph.D., Associate Professor; Director, NYU at Sarah Lawrence College Ph.D. Program Virgen Luce, B.A., M.S.W., Susan Gerbino, B.A., M.S.W., Clinical Assistant Professor Ph.D., Clinical Associate Professor; ADMINISTRATIVE Deborah Manning, A.A., Assistant Coordinator SERVICES Director of Operations, Field Learning, Robin Miller, Ed.D., Faculty Mark Callahan, B.A., M.A., and Community Partnerships Adviser Associate Dean, Administration and Finance LIFELONG LEARNING NYU at the College of AND PROFESSIONAL Maria Di Pompo, B.S., Assistant Staten Island Director, Administrative Services and DEVELOPMENT (CONTINUING EDUCATION) Carol Davis, M.S.W., Recruitment Human Resources Coordinator Eileen Wolkstein, B.A., M.A., ADMISSIONS AND Ph.D., Director, Lifelong Learning and Estelle Lumer, M.S.W., Faculty RECRUITMENT Professional Development Adviser Robert Sommo, B.A., M.A. (education), M.A. (interdisciplinary REGISTRATION SERVICES studies), Assistant Dean, Enrollment James Sholes, B.S, M.B.A., Services Manager, Enrollment Services

Faculty Theresa Aiello, Associate Professor of Alison Aldrich, Clinical Assistant Alma J. Carten, Associate Professor of Social Work Professor of Social Work Social Work B.A., M.S., The Juilliard School; B.A., New York; M.S.W., Columbia B.A., Ohio; M.S.W., Atlanta; Ph.D., M.S.W., Hunter College (CUNY); Hunter College (CUNY) Ph.D., New York Jeane W. Anastas, Professor of Social Work Phil Coltoff, Katherine W. and Patti Aldredge, Clinical Associate B.L.S., Boston; M.S.W., Boston Howard Aibel Visiting Professor and Professor of Social Work College; Ph.D., Brandeis Executive-in-Residence B.S.W., Stephen F. Austin State; M.S.W., New York M.S.W., Tennessee (Nashville); Karra Bikson, Assistant Professor of Ph.D., Stephen F. Austin State Social Work B.A., California (Santa Cruz); M.A., San Francisco; M.S.W., Ph.D., California (Los Angeles)

SILVER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK 4 Suzanne England, Professor of Social Yuhwa Eva Lu, Associate Professor of Caroline Rosenthal Gelman, Work; Dean, Silver School of Social Social Work Assistant Professor of Social Work Work B.Ed., National Taiwan Normal; B.A., Harvard; M.S.W., California B.S., Pittsburgh; M.S.W., Ph.D., M.A., M.S.W., Wisconsin (Berkeley); Ph.D., Smith College Illinois; M.B.A., Tulane (Milwaukee); Ph.D. (joint degree), Claremont Graduate School and San Jeffrey Seinfeld, Professor of Social Trudy B. Festinger, Professor of Diego State Work Social Work B.A., City College (CUNY); B.A., Oberlin College; M.S.W., Virgen Luce, Clinical Assistant M.S.W., Hunter College (CUNY); California (Berkeley); D.S.W., Professor of Social Work Ph.D., New York Columbia B.A., Herbert Lehman College (CUNY); M.S.W., Hunter College Tazuko Shibusawa, Associate Martha A. Gabriel, Associate (CUNY) Professor of Social Work Professor of Social Work B.A., Occidental College; M.S.W., B.A., Humboldt State; M.S.W., James I. Martin, Associate Professor Ph.D., California (Los Angeles) Ph.D., Smith College of Social Work; Director, Ph.D. Program Judith Siegel, Associate Professor of Daniel S. Gardner, Assistant B.A., M.S.W., Michigan; Ph.D., Social Work Professor of Social Work Illinois (Chicago) B.A., York; M.S.W., Toronto; B.A., Cornell; M.S.W., Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Columbia Thomas M. Meenaghan, Professor Emeritus of Social Work Sandy Speier, Clinical Associate Susan Gerbino, Clinical Associate B.S., M.S.W., Ph.D., Fordham Professor of Social Work Professor of Social Work M.S.W., Adelphi B.A., St. Francis College; M.S.W., Linda G. Mills, Professor of Social Fordham; Ph.D., New York Work; Senior Vice Provost for Victoria Stanhope, Assistant Undergraduate Education and Professor of Social Work Eda G. Goldstein, Professor Emerita University Life M.A., George Washington; M.S.W., of Social Work B.A., California (Irvine); J.D., Pittsburgh; Ph.D., Pennsylvania B.A., M.A., Chicago; D.S.W., California (Hastings); M.S.W., San Columbia Shulamith Lala Straussner, Francisco State; Ph.D., Brandeis Professor of Social Work Gladys Gonzalez-Ramos, Associate Diane Mirabito, Clinical Associate B.A., City College (CUNY); Professor of Social Work Professor of Social Work M.S.W., Fordham; D.S.W., B.S., Fairleigh Dickinson; M.S.W., B.A., Syracuse; M.S.W., Chicago; Columbia Ph.D., New York D.S.W., Hunter College (CUNY) Helle Thorning, Clinical Professor of Diane Grodney, Clinical Associate Peggy Morton, Clinical Associate Social Work Professor of Social Work Professor of Social Work B.A., Copenhagen; M.S., Columbia; B.A., Hunter College (CUNY); B.A., Colorado; M.S.W., D.S.W., Ph.D., New York M.S., Columbia; Ph.D., New York Hunter College (CUNY) Carol Tosone, Associate Professor of Robert Leibson Hawkins, Duy Nguyen, Assistant Professor of Social Work Assistant Professor of Social Work; Social Work B.A., Fordham; M.S., Columbia; McSilver Assistant Professor of Poverty B.A., M.S.W., Washington (St. Ph.D., New York Studies Louis); Ph.D., Columbia B.A., Appalachian State; M.P.A., Ellen Tuchman, Assistant Professor North Carolina (Chapel Hill); M.A., Maryellen Noonan, Associate of Social Work Ph.D., Brandeis Professor of Social Work B.A., Queens College (CUNY); B.A., Good Counsel College; M.A., M.A., M.S.W., Ph.D., D.S.W., Gary Holden, Professor of Social Chicago; Ph.D., New York California (Berkeley) Work B.A., Washington; M.S., D.S.W., Deborah Padgett, Professor of Social Jerome C. Wakeﬁeld, Professor of Columbia Work Social Work B.A., Kentucky; M.A., Florida B.A., Queens College (CUNY); Mary Ann Jones, Associate Professor State; Ph.D., Wisconsin; M.P.H., M.A., M.S.W., Ph.D., D.S.W., of Social Work Columbia California (Berkeley) B.A., Ohio State; M.S.W., Smith College; D.S.W., Columbia Marjorie A. Rock, Associate Allison Werner-Lin, Assistant Professor of Social Work Professor of Social Work Gerald Landsberg, Professor of B.A., Queens College (CUNY); B.A., Wellesley College; M.A., Social Work M.S.W., Adelphi; Dr.P.H., Chicago; Ed.M., Harvard; Ph.D., B.A., Brooklyn College (CUNY); Columbia Chicago M.S.W., M.P.A., New York; D.S.W., Hunter College (CUNY) Dina J. Rosenfeld, Clinical Alice K. Wolson, Clinical Associate Associate Professor of Social Work Professor of Social Work B.A., Brooklyn College (CUNY); B.A., Emerson College; M.S.W., M.S.W., D.S.W., Yeshiva New York; D.S.W., Yeshiva

SILVER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK 5 8 An Introduction to New York University

he founding of New York University in 1831 by a 1832 group of eminent private citizens was a historic College of Arts and Science event in American education. In the early 19th century, a major emphasis in higher education was on 1835 School of Law Tthe mastery of Greek and Latin, with little attention given to modern or contemporary subjects. The founders of New York 1841 University intended to enlarge the scope of higher education to School of Medicine meet the needs of persons aspiring to careers in business, industry, 1865 science, and the arts, as well as in law, medicine, and the ministry. College of Dentistry The opening of the University of London in 1828 convinced New 1886 Yorkers that New York, too, should have a university. Graduate School of Arts The ﬁrst president of New York University’s governing coun- and Science cil was Albert Gallatin, former adviser to Thomas Jefferson and 1890 secretary of the treasury in Jefferson’s cabinet. Gallatin and his Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and cofounders said that the new university was to be a “national Human Development university” that would provide a “rational and practical educa- 1900 tion for all.” Leonard N. Stern The result of the founders’ foresight is today a university that School of Business is recognized both nationally and internationally as a leader in 1934 scholarship. Of the more than 3,000 colleges and universities in School of Continuing and America, only 60 institutions are members of the distinguished Professional Studies Association of American Universities. New York University is 1938 one of the 60. Students come to the University from all 50 states Robert F. Wagner Graduate and from over 130 foreign countries. School of Public Service The University includes 14 schools and colleges at six major 1948 centers in Manhattan. In addition, the University operates a branch Post-Graduate Medical campus program in Rockland County at St. Thomas Aquinas School College. Certain of the University’s research facilities, notably the 1960 Nelson Institute of Environmental Medicine, are located in Silver School of Social Work Sterling Forest, near Tuxedo, New York. Although overall the 1965 University is large, the divisions are small- to moderate-sized Tisch School of the Arts units—each with its own traditions, programs, and faculty. 1972 Enrollment in the undergraduate divisions of the University Gallatin School of ranges between 116 and 6,929. While some introductory classes Individualized Study in some programs have large numbers of students, many classes 1963 are small. More than 2,500 courses are offered, leading to more Mount Sinai School than 25 different degrees. of Medicine (afﬁliated July 1, 1999)

AN INTRODUCTION TO NEW YORK UNIVERSITY 6 The Schools The College of Arts and Science offers joint academic and clinical programs. The Graduate School of Arts and the Bachelor of Arts degree in a wide Affiliated hospitals include the NYU Science offers the degrees of Master of and Colleges range of programs in the humanities, Hospital for Joint Diseases Arts, Master of Science, Master of of the science, social sciences, and foreign Orthopaedic Institute; the Fine Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy languages and literatures. In some Department of Veterans Affairs New in most areas of the humanities, University departments, the Bachelor of Science York Harbor Health Care System; social sciences, and natural sciences. degree is offered. Joint programs of Jamaica Hospital Medical Center; Several certificate programs are also study currently involve NYU’s North Shore-Long Island Jewish offered. The NYU in Paris and Robert F. Wagner Graduate School Health System; Manhattan Eye, Ear, NYU in Madrid M.A. programs are of Public Service; Graduate School of and Throat Hospital; Gouverneur based in centers in Paris and Madrid. Arts and Science; Steinhardt School Hospital; and Lenox Hill Hospital. Dual degree programs of study cur- of Culture, Education, and Human The School is renowned for the excel- rently involve the School of Law, the Development; Silver School of Social lence of its basic and clinical science School of Medicine, the Leonard N. Work; School of Medicine; and enterprises as well as its clinical care Stern School of Business, and the College of Dentistry, as well as the through its faculty group practices. Robert F. Wagner Graduate School Polytechnic Institute of NYU. The School’s Helen L. and Martin S. of Public Service. Courses are offered The School of Law is one of the Kimmel Center for Biology and in the late afternoon and evening as oldest law schools in the United Medicine at the Skirball Institute of well as during the day. States. It offers a comprehensive first Biomolecular Medicine is one of the The Steinhardt School of Culture, professional program leading to the world’s leading medical research cen- Education, and Human Development degree of Juris Doctor and a graduate ters, with interdisciplinary research offers a broad range of innovative curriculum leading to the degrees of emphasizing the biomolecular roots undergraduate preprofessional and Master of Laws and Doctor of of disease. Specific areas of focus professional programs and advanced Juridical Science. The law school is a include developmental genetics, graduate study in applied psychol- leader in providing scholarships to molecular pathogenesis, molecular ogy, art, communication, education, promising students, recruiting top neurobiology, and structural biology. health, and music. Undergraduate faculty, and improving tuition subsi- The College of Dentistry is the programs lead to the Bachelor of dies and loan forgiveness programs. third oldest and the largest private Science, Bachelor of Music, or The School of Law regularly posts dental school in the United States. It Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and recent graduates to the U.S. Supreme offers a predoctoral program leading combine a solid foundation in the Court for the highly coveted clerk- to the Doctor of Dental Surgery liberal arts with specialized course ships. The Root-Tilden-Kern schol- degree, as well as advanced educa- work and fieldwork, clinical practice, arship program has produced more tion programs in the dental special- or internships in a wide variety of than 800 of the finest public service ties and an allied health program in settings throughout New York City. leaders in the country. Each year, dental hygiene. The patient care Graduate students may enroll in some of the world’s top foreign clinics, laboratories, and other teach- master’s, advanced certificate, and lawyers visit to teach at the Hauser ing facilities that comprise the doctoral programs in a wide variety Global Law School, founded in 1995. College of Dentistry are housed of disciplines. Courses are given An extraordinarily wide range of within several buildings, including weekdays, evenings, and summers to course offerings, research centers, col- the Arnold and Marie Schwartz Hall full-time, part-time, and special stu- loquia, and special programs is made of Dental Sciences and the K. B. dents. Study abroad is available for available to students. Policy makers Weissman Clinical Science Building. undergraduates during the academic and practitioners regularly converge The center is located on First year and for graduate students during on Washington Square South to Avenue, from East 24th Street to the summer and January intersession. explore critical issues in the law. East 25th Street, in the midst of one Applied research opportunities The School of Medicine and Post- of the nation’s most renowned health abound for all students. Graduate Medical School offer the sciences complexes, which extends The Leonard N. Stern School of Doctor of Medicine degree and, from East 14th Street to East 34th Business is located in a three-building through the Graduate School of Arts Street. Located within the College of complex that comprises Tisch and and Science, the Doctor of Philosophy Dentistry is the College of Nursing, Shimkin Halls and the Henry degree, as well as courses for accredi- one of the top programs in the coun- Kaufman Management Center. The tation designed to meet the needs of try. Graduates assume positions in Washington Square complex is adja- physician-scientists and physicians in leading health care institutions and cent to the University’s renowned practice. Much of the clinical teach- universities and practice in areas Elmer Holmes Bobst Library. The ing takes place at the 809-bed including acute care, community Stern School offers B.S., M.B.A., and Bellevue Hospital Center, where the health care, pediatrics, geriatrics, Ph.D. degrees. Students may special- School of Medicine supervises care. mental health, and emergency care. ize in accounting; economics; Medical students and residents also The College offers B.S., M.S., and finance; information systems; inter- gain important clinical experience Ph.D. degree programs. A B.S./M.S. national business; management; through the NYU Hospitals Center, dual degree program and an marketing; operations management; which includes the 705-bed Tisch M.S./M.S. joint degree program with statistics; and actuarial science. Joint Hospital and the 174-bed Rusk the Robert F. Wagner Graduate graduate-level programs are offered Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine. School of Public Service are also with the School of Law, the Robert F. The School also maintains affiliations available. Wagner Graduate School of Public with select institutions for a variety of Service, and the Graduate School of

AN INTRODUCTION TO NEW YORK UNIVERSITY 7 Arts and Science. Enrollment in the organizations serving the public sec- sion, cinema studies, photography graduate program may be full or tor. Dual degree programs are also and imaging, dramatic writing, part time. available with the College of Arts musical theatre writing, recorded The Undergraduate College of the and Science, the Graduate School of music, and interactive telecommuni- Stern School of Business administers Arts and Science, the School of Law, cations. Degrees offered are the the undergraduate business pro- the School of Medicine, the College B.A., B.F.A., M.F.A., M.P.S., M.A. gram. This program offers an inno- of Nursing, the Silver School of (moving image archiving and vative curriculum that integrates Social Work, and the Leonard N. preservation), and, through the liberal arts studies with business Stern School of Business. NYU Graduate School of Arts and Science, studies. Through this course of Wagner takes a broad-based, inter- the M.A. (performance studies or study, students are exposed to the disciplinary approach to public ser- cinema studies) and Ph.D. international dimensions of busi- vice education that recognizes the The Gallatin School of ness; develop strong interpersonal importance of a cross-sector perspec- Individualized Study offers Bachelor and team-building skills; gain a tive and values both theory and of Arts and Master of Arts degrees sense of professional responsibility; practice. Courses for full-time and in individualized programs of study. and undertake cross-disciplinary part-time students are offered in the Gallatin provides an innovative and course work while retaining a strong late afternoon and evening and on student-centered liberal arts educa- individualized component through Saturdays. tion in which students create and elective course work. The under- The Silver School of Social Work hone their own plans of study under graduate curriculum is a full-time offers Bachelor of Science, Master of the mentorship of faculty advisers. course of study. Social Work, and Doctor of The Gallatin model encourages stu- The School of Continuing and Philosophy degrees. The bachelor’s dents to integrate their studies in Professional Studies (SCPS) has for program, which consists of both a traditional disciplines and profes- over 70 years provided courses and liberal arts foundation and direct sions by combining Gallatin course professional credentials to meet the professional training, prepares stu- work with independent studies, cultural and career needs of today’s dents for beginning social work internships, and courses at other adult population. SCPS offers practice immediately on graduation schools within NYU. Gallatin’s approximately 2,000 noncredit and for admission to graduate pro- interdisciplinary courses focus on classes each semester in business and grams with advanced standing. The significant texts from around the marketing; entertainment, technol- master’s program prepares students world and engage students with ogy, and digital arts; international for the core mission of social work major historical and philosophical studies; real estate and construction; through intensive training in rela- traditions. Programs in the arts, hospitality; philanthropy; the cre- tionship-based practices with indi- writing, and community learning ative arts; and more. SCPS also viduals, groups, and families and offer students opportunities to uti- offers credit-bearing programs, provides an advanced concentration lize New York City as their including associate’s and bachelor’s in clinical social work. The doctoral extended classroom and to explore degrees geared toward adults program offers a concentration in the relationship between theory and returning to college. For profession- clinical social work, preparing grad- practice as they develop their capac- als seeking career advancement in uates to assume leadership positions ity for critical thinking, effective specific industries, SCPS offers 13 as researchers, advanced practition- communication, and creative work. Master of Science degree programs. ers, and educators. The Master of The Mount Sinai School of Flexible scheduling, convenient Social Work Program is offered at Medicine offers the M.D. and Ph.D. class locations, and online offerings St. Thomas Aquinas College in degrees in addition to a combined through the Virtual College™ draw Rockland County, as well as at the M.D.-Ph.D. program in a rigorous thousands of adult students to SCPS Washington Square campus. First- intellectual environment focused on every semester. year master’s courses are offered at collaboration between faculty and The Robert F. Wagner Graduate the College of Staten Island and at students. The school is committed School of Public Service offers advanced Sarah Lawrence College in to training students to be not only programs leading to the professional Bronxville, Westchester County. outstanding clinicians and scientists degrees of Master of Public The Tisch School of the Arts, but compassionate individuals who Administration, Master of Urban founded in 1965, provides under- also serve science and society. The Planning, Master of Science in man- graduate and graduate training in school, founded in 1963, became agement, and Doctor of Philosophy. aspects of the performing and visual affiliated with New York University Through these rigorous programs, arts. Departments and programs on July 1, 1999. NYU Wagner educates the future offering professional training are leaders of public, nonprofit, and acting, dance, design, drama, per- health institutions as well as private formance studies, film and televi-

AN INTRODUCTION TO NEW YORK UNIVERSITY 8 New York NEW YORK UNIVERSITY the Tamiment Library, one of the variety of areas, including legal his- LIBRARIES finest collections in the world for tory, biography, jurisprudence, and University and scholarly research in labor history, copyright, taxation, criminal, labor, The striking, 12-story Elmer socialism, anarchism, communism, business, and international law as New York Holmes Bobst Library, designed by and American radicalism. Tamiment well as such legal specialties as Philip Johnson and Richard Foster, includes the Robert F. Wagner urban affairs, poverty law, and con- is the flagship of a nine-library, 5.1 Labor Archives, which holds the sumerism. million-volume system that pro- Jewish Labor Committee Archives The extraordinary growth of the vides students and faculty members and the historical records of more University’s academic programs in with access to the world’s scholar- than 130 New York City labor recent years, along with the rapid ship and serves as a center for the organizations. expansion of electronic information University community’s intellectual The library supports students resources, has provided an impetus life. Located on Washington Square, throughout all phases of their uni- for new development in NYU’s the Bobst Library houses nearly 3.9 versity study and research, includ- libraries, and they continue to million volumes, 41 thousand jour- ing instructional sessions, term enhance their services for NYU stu- nal subscriptions, and over 5 million paper clinics, and online tutorials. dents and faculty and to strengthen microforms and provides access to Subject specialist librarians work research collections. thousands of electronic resources directly with students, at the refer- The Grey Art Gallery, the both on site and to the NYU com- ence centers and by appointment, to University’s fine arts museum, pre- munity around the world via the assist with specific research needs. sents three to four innovative exhi- Internet. The library is visited by Digital library services continue to bitions each year that encompass all more than 6,800 users per day, and expand, providing students and fac- aspects of the visual arts: painting almost one million books circulate ulty with library access anywhere and sculpture, prints and drawings, annually. any time, whether on campus or off photography, architecture and deco- Bobst Library offers three spe- site. In addition to e-journals and rative arts, video, film, and perfor- cialized reference centers, 28 miles other electronic resources, mance. The gallery also sponsors of open-stack shelving, and more the library offers e-mail reference lectures, seminars, symposia, and than 2,000 seats for study. The service, electronic reserves, and film series in conjunction with its stacks are open until midnight. The streaming audio services. exhibitions. Admission to the newly renovated Brine Library Beyond Bobst, the library of the gallery is free for NYU staff, faculty, Commons, located on the two lower renowned Courant Institute of and students. levels, provides students with wire- Mathematical Sciences focuses on The New York University Art less access, computer workstations, research-level material in mathe- Collection, founded in 1958, consists three computer classrooms, group matics, computer science, and of more than 5,000 works in a wide and individual study spaces, and 24- related fields, and the Stephen Chan range of media. The collection con- hour access for study. Library of Fine Arts at the Institute sists primarily of late-19th-century The Avery Fisher Center for of Fine Arts houses the rich collec- and 20th-century works; its particu- Music and Media, one of the world’s tions that support the research and lar strengths are American painting largest academic media centers, has curricular needs of the institute’s from the 1940s to the present and over 100 audio and video viewing graduate programs in art history 20th-century European prints. A carrels and three media-enhanced and archaeology. The Jack Brause unique segment of the NYU Art classrooms; students and researchers Real Estate Library at the Real Collection is the Abby Weed Grey use more than 95,000 audio and Estate Institute is the most compre- Collection of Contemporary Asian video recordings per year. The hensive facility of its kind, designed and Middle Eastern Art, which Digital Studio offers a constantly to meet the information needs of the totals some 1,000 works in various evolving, leading-edge resource for entire real estate community. The media representing countries from faculty and student projects and library for the Institute for the Turkey to Japan. promotes and supports access to Study of the Ancient World opened digital resources for teaching, learn- in fall 2008 and supports current ing, research, and arts events. THE LARGER CAMPUS and developing programs and fac- Bobst Library is also home to New York University is an integral ulty research in a broad range of significant special collections such part of the metropolitan community fields associated with the study of as the Fales Collection of English of New York City—the business, the ancient world. The ISAW and American Literature, one of the cultural, artistic, and financial cen- library currently boasts strengths in best collections of English and ter of the nation and the home of Greek and Roman art and archaeol- American fiction in the United the United Nations. The city’s ogy, Egyptology, and Asian art. States. Fales contains the unique extraordinary resources enrich both Complementing the collections Downtown Collection, archives doc- the academic programs and the of the Division of Libraries are the umenting the downtown New York experience of living at New York Frederick L. Ehrman Medical literary and arts scene from the University. Library of NYU’s School of 1970s to the present, focusing on Professors whose extracurricular Medicine and the Dental Center’s the developments of postmodern activities include service as editors Waldman Memorial Library. The writing and dance, performance art, for publishing houses and maga- Law Library serves the programs of outsider art, and the downtown zines; as advisers to city govern- the School of Law and is strong in a music scene. Bobst Library houses ment, banks, school systems, and

AN INTRODUCTION TO NEW YORK UNIVERSITY 9 social agencies; and as consultants ing. New York University itself procedures at New York University for museums and industrial corpora- makes a significant contribution to may be referred to e. Frances White, tions bring to teaching an experi- the creative activity of the Village Vice Provost for Faculty Development, ence of the world and a professional through the high concentration of New York University, Elmer Holmes sophistication that are difficult to faculty and students who reside Bobst Library, 70 Washington Square match. within a few blocks of the South, New York, NY 10012-1019, Students also, either through University. telephone 212-998-2370, for faculty; course work or in outside activities, University apartment buildings to Josephine Katcher, Senior Director tend to be involved in the vigorous provide housing for nearly 2,000 of the Office of Employee Relations, and varied life of the city. Research members of the faculty and admin- New York University, 7 East 12th for term papers in the humanities istration, and University student Street, New York, NY 10003-4475, and social sciences may take them to residence halls accommodate over telephone 212-998-1242, for such diverse places as the American 11,500 men and women. Many employees; and to Thomas Grace, Museum of Natural History, the more faculty and students reside in Director of Judicial Affairs and Title Museum of Modern Art, a garment private housing in the area. IX and Title VI Officer and Section factory, a deteriorating neighbor- 504 Coordinator, Office of the Vice hood, or a foreign consulate. A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY President for Student Affairs, New Students in science work with Since its founding, New York York University, 60 Washington their professors on such problems of University has been a private uni- Square South, Suite 601, New York, immediate importance for urban versity. It operates under a board of NY 10012-1019, telephone 212- society as the pollution of water- trustees and derives its income from 998-4403, for students. Inquiries ways and the congestion of city tuition, endowment, grants from may also be referred to the director streets. Business majors attend sem- private foundations and govern- of the Office of Federal Contract inars in corporation boardrooms and ment, and gifts from friends, Compliance, U.S. Department of intern as executive assistants in alumni, corporations, and other pri- Labor. business and financial houses. The vate philanthropic sources. New York University is a mem- schools, courts, hospitals, settle- The University is committed to ber of the Association of American ment houses, theatres, playgrounds, a policy of equal treatment and Universities and is accredited by the and prisons of the greatest city in opportunity in every aspect of its Middle States Association of the world form a regular part of the relations with its faculty, students, Colleges and Schools (Commission educational scene for students of and staff members, without regard on Higher Education of the Middle medicine, dentistry, education, to race, color, religion, sex, sexual States Association of Colleges and social work, law, business and pub- orientation, gender and/or gender Schools, 3624 Market Street, lic administration, and the creative identity or expression, marital or Philadelphia, PA 19104; 215-662- and performing arts. parental status, national origin, eth- 5606). Individual undergraduate, The chief center for undergrad- nicity, citizenship status, veteran or graduate, and professional programs uate and graduate study is at military status, age, disability, and and schools are accredited by the Washington Square in Greenwich any other legally protected basis. appropriate specialized accrediting Village, long famous for its contri- Inquiries regarding the applica- agencies. butions to the fine arts, literature, tion of the federal laws and regula- and drama and its personalized, tions concerning affirmative action smaller-scale, European style of liv- and antidiscrimination policies and

AN INTRODUCTION TO NEW YORK UNIVERSITY 10 NEW YORK UNIVERSITY BULLETIN 2008-2010 8 Master of Social Work Program

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES ...... 12

CURRICULUM ...... 12

FULL-TIME OPTIONS 1 Two-Year Program ...... 13 2 16-Month Accelerated Program ...... 14 3 Advanced Standing Program ...... 14

COMBINED PART- AND FULL-TIME OPTIONS 4 Extended One-Year Residence (OYR) Program (formerly One-Year Residence Program) ...... 14 5 Extended M.S.W. Program (formerly Matriculating Individualized Plan/MIP) . . . . . 14 6 32-Month Program for Working Professionals ...... 15

DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS 7 Dual Degree Program with the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service ...... 15 8 Dual Degree Program with the School of Law ...... 16 9 Dual Degree Program with Sarah Lawrence College . . . . . 16

INDIVIDUAL COURSES, NONMATRICULATED STUDENTS ...... 16

OTHER CAMPUSES Rockland County Campus at St. Thomas Aquinas College . . . . 16 Master’s-Level Courses at the College of Staten Island ...... 17 Master’s-Level Courses at Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, Westchester County ...... 17

COURSES ...... 17 ADMISSION ...... 18 TUITION, EXPENSES, AND FINANCIAL AID . . . 20 ACADEMIC POLICIES ...... 25 8 Master of Social Work Program Maryellen Noonan, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Associate Dean, Academic Programs; Director, M.S.W. Program

ithin the framework of the • Development of the attitudes and analytical Silver School’s mission to skills necessary for self-critical, accountable, improve the quality of life in and effective practice. New York City and sur- • Development of professional discipline and Wrounding areas, the objectives of the master’s self-awareness. degree programs are the following: • Recognition of the signiﬁcance of scientiﬁc • Incorporation of the knowledge, skills, and inquiry in advancing professional knowledge values necessary for advanced social work and improving standards of practice. practice with individuals, families, and • Participation in the development of a groups. profession that takes informed action in • Development of an integrative, holistic support of social welfare objectives in a approach to social work practice that permits democratic society. versatility in the choice and application of intervention methods.

Curriculum The School offers a superior educa- PROFESSIONAL • providing hands-on training in tion that provides the core knowl- FOUNDATION COURSES real-world field placement set- edge and experience necessary for tings and integrating this experi- Close supervision and intensive field working directly with individuals, ence and academic study through instruction make up the core cur- families, groups, and communities. field seminars and intensive riculum of the School. This combi- The curriculum is rich in con- advisement. nation provides a broad professional tent and reflects current knowledge social work foundation by from both research and practice. Our • introducing the field of social ADVANCED AND clinical focus is not just a course or work with the history and philos- ELECTIVE COURSES two; clinical education is infused ophy behind social welfare pro- After completing the professional throughout our educational matrix— grams and social practice; foundation courses, students enter in the selection of faculty and field • demonstrating how working with the advanced concentration phase advisers, in class assignments and organizations and communities is of the master’s program. Here, stu- examples, and in the inclusion of stu- central to practice; dents study the more complex issues dent experiences from the field into • advancing ideas related to ethical of human behavior and train more classroom discussions. practice with an emphasis on pro- intensively in effective interventions Yet the School does more than moting a just society; with individuals, families, and provide the essentials of a social • developing skills for direct prac- groups. work education—it also offers an tice, relevant research, and use of Through selection of elective extensive array of elective courses the research literature; courses, students can focus their grad- that deepens students’ knowledge • educating about human develop- uate education on specific aspects of and training in one or several spe- ment and behavior through social work, such as working with cific subject areas. In choosing courses in the biological, psycho- particular client populations, explor- among these courses, students can logical, psychodynamic, and social ing different treatment approaches, create a program of study that dimensions; examining issues related to service allows them to explore personal • exploring the wide range of ethno- provision in different organizational commitments and professional cultural issues that underlie social settings, and developing social wel- interests. welfare programs and social work fare and mental health policy. Classes are offered during day practice; and Electives include many advanced and evening hours and on Saturdays practice courses on work with indi- at Washington Square. viduals, families, and groups.

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 12 Students can choose from an impres- • Conflict Resolution for Children provides an opportunity to both sive array of elective courses that and Adolescents develop skills and appreciate the covers such areas as the following: • Grief, Loss, and Bereavement realities of coping with complex • Treatment approaches, including • Gestalt Therapy Approach to problems in the context of specific object relations, cognitive and Social Work Practice service-delivery systems. behavioral interventions, and • Women in Prison: Clinical short-term clinical practice. Practice Issues ENHANCED FIELD • Populations such as children, fam- INITIATIVES ilies, adolescents, and the elderly; FIELD LEARNING The School continues to expand its gay, lesbian, bisexual, and trans- Field learning lies at the heart of range of specialized field learning gender individuals; ethnic groups; NYU’s M.S.W. social work educa- initiatives, including and the acutely ill. tion and students’ development as • placements through the Jewish • Problems such as maladjusted clinical social workers. Within the Board for Family and Children’s behavior in borderline and narcis- context of the field placement expe- Services, coupled with twice- sistic individuals; mental health rience, and allied practice courses, monthly seminars on multicul- crises and intervention; aban- students have the opportunity to tural work; doned, neglected, and abused integrate theory and practice. • team placements in after-school children; adult survivors of child Because the School has developed programs, with special orientation sex abuse; and death and dying. unique partnerships with over 500 and advisement from the public and nonprofit agencies Partnership for After School INTENSIVES throughout the tristate area, our Education; The School offers a variety of 10- field learning sites are varied and of • experience with evidence-based hour, 1-credit courses to provide high quality, offering you a rich practice interventions for the students with intensive training and learning environment. The School mentally ill in collaboration with orientation. Examples include the devotes much effort to matching the New York State Office of following: students with appropriate field Mental Health; • Psychopharmacology learning opportunities. • community-based geriatric care, • Cognitive Behavioral Treatment Field learning immerses stu- with joint nursing/social work • Disorders of Childhood dents in the extraordinary range of student teams working under the • Trauma human and social problems that auspices of the Visiting Nurse • Clinical Practice with Families lead clients to reach out for help. Service; and • Understanding and Engaging Students are trained to work with a • unique placements for services to Clients with Co-occurring variety of populations in diverse immigrant families. Disorders practice settings. The experience

Nine Options The M.S.W. program (HEGIS code DEGREE REQUIREMENTS The period of study for this number 2104) offers three full-time, The Master of Social Work degree option is four semesters: fall-spring- two combined part- and full-time, program offered by the School fall-spring, including 1,200 hours one part-time, and three dual degree requires successful completion of of field learning. options as described below. The the approved curriculum of 65 cred- The curriculum consists of a M.S.W. program is fully accredited its. The M.S.W. is recognized by the professional foundation followed by by the Council on Social Work New York State Board of Regents as an advanced concentration in clini- Education. a professional degree. The curricu- cal practice with individuals, fami- lum comprises both class and field lies, and groups. AT FOUR LOCATIONS instruction. To qualify for the Students spend two semesters All master’s degree options are M.S.W. degree, the student must each in two different field instruc- offered at the School’s main location complete classroom requirements tion agencies. These centers are at New York University’s with at least a B grade average. selected from among the more than Washington Square campus. In Combined part- and full-time 500 social service agencies affiliated addition, the two-year, advanced options require one residence year with the School throughout the standing, and combined part- and (two semesters with a minimum of metropolitan area. The two-year full-time programs are available at 10 credits each, including field option permits, but does not the School’s Rockland County cam- instruction). require, study during the summer pus at St. Thomas Aquinas College term. and at Sarah Lawrence College in 1 TWO-YEAR Bronxville, Westchester County. PROGRAM First-year master’s courses are offered at the College of Staten Island. For The traditional path to the M.S.W. information on the last three loca- degree, this program attracts the tions, see Other Campuses, page 16. greatest number of students. Visit our Web site at www.socialwork.nyu.edu.

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 13 Sample Course of Study primarily for applicants with prior Sample Course of Study (65 Credits) social work or related experience. (65 Credits) First Year (Professional The period of study is spring- First Year Credits Foundation) Credits summer-fall-spring, with 1,200 hours of field learning. Fall Semester Fall Semester Social Work Practice I 4 Social Work Practice I 4 3 ADVANCED Human Behavior in the Social Social Welfare Programs and STANDING Environment I 3 Policies I 3 PROGRAM Spring Semester Human Behavior in the Social Graduates of an accredited under- Environment I 3 Human Behavior in the Social graduate social work program Environment II 3 Ethnocultural Issues in Social within the past five years may apply Social Work Practice II 3 Work Practice 3 for admission into the advanced Field Instruction I 4 concentration (second year) of the Summer Semester Total 17 two-year program. The period of Ethnocultural Issues in Social study for this option is two semes- Work Practice 3 Spring Semester ters: fall-spring, including 600 Elective 3 Social Work Practice II 3 hours of field instruction. Study Total 19 Human Behavior in the Social during the summer term is not Environment II 3 required. There is an option to com- Social Work Research I 3 plete classwork on a schedule of one Second Year Credits evening and one Saturday each Clinical Practice with Groups 3 Fall Semester week. Field Instruction II 4 Social Welfare Programs and Policies I 3 Total 16 EXTENDED ONE-YEAR 4 Clinical Practice with Groups 3 RESIDENCE (OYR) Second Year (Advanced PROGRAM Spring Semester Concentration in Clinical For employed social workers, this Social Work Research I 3 Social Work) Credits option combines 28 credits of part- Practice Elective 3 Fall Semester time study with one year of full- Summer Semester Human Behavior in the Social time study (two semesters with a Environment III 3 minimum of 10 credits each), Social Work Research II 3 Clinical Practice with Individuals including one field placement of Elective 3 and Families 3 900 hours. A work-study plan is Total 18 available to applicants employed in Elective 3 agencies that provide an appropriate Third Year Credits Social Work Research II 3 educational experience as deter- Field Instruction III 4 mined by the Field Learning and Fall Semester Total 16 Community Partnerships Office. Field Instruction OYR-A 6 The period of study ranges from Human Behavior in the Social Spring Semester three to four years, including two Environment III 3 Integrative Practice Seminar 3 semesters (900 hours) of field Clinical Practice with Individuals Advanced Social Policy 3 instruction. and Families 3 Elective 3 Admissions criteria are essentially the same as those for the two- Spring Semester Elective 3 year, full-time option. However, Field Instruction OYR-B 7 Field Instruction IV 4 concurrent, clinically supervised Integrative Practice Seminar 3 Total 16 direct social work employment is required for entry into this pro- Advanced Social Policy 3 Elective 3 2 16-MONTH gram. Applicants must have pro- ACCELERATED vided two years of direct services to Total 28 PROGRAM clients. Although variations are com- EXTENDED M.S.W. An accelerated route to the master’s 5 mon, a student entering the PROGRAM degree, the 16-month sequence of Extended One-Year Residence courses is identical to the two-year Program in September might have This flexible program enables each program. This program enables stu- the following course of study: student to complete a study plan dents to begin study in the spring arranged with a program adviser. semester and to complete the One year of full-time study (two requirements for the master’s degree semesters of 10 credits each, includ- in four consecutive semesters. ing field instruction) is required. Because this option involves more The period of study ranges from concentrated work than the two- three to four years, including four year program, it is recommended semesters of field instruction.

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 14 Students may begin in the fall or 6 32-MONTH PROGRAM FOR Semester 3 (Foundation) Credits spring. Most students in this pro- WORKING PROFESSIONALS gram take advantage of the option Summer Semester for study during the summer term. Designed for those who work full Research I 3 Although variations are com- time, this unique option allows stu- Practice I 4 dents to earn an M.S.W. degree over mon, a student entering the Field Instruction 3 a 32-month period through evening, Extended M.S.W. Program in Total 10 September might have the following weekend, and summer study. This course of study: program began in September 2007 Semester 4 (Foundation) Credits and is open only to new, first-year Sample Course of Study M.S.W. students. During the stu- Fall Semester (65 Credits) dents’ course of study, they complete Human Behavior in the Social 65 credits within a learning commu- Environment III 3 First Year Credits nity cohort that remains the same Practice II 3 over the course of the program. Field Fall Semester Field Instruction 2 placements are arranged during the Social Welfare Programs and Total 8 Policies I 3 evening, weekend, and summer. The Human Behavior in the Social program features a specially coordi- Semester 5 (Foundation) Credits Environment I 3 nated advisement system in which a student’s practice instructor is also Spring Semester Spring Semester the student’s field learning adviser. Clinical Practice with Groups 3 Human Behavior in the Social Students also participate in a special Elective 1 Environment II 3 practice lab in their first two semes- Field Instruction 3 Social Work Research I 3 ters designed to prepare them for the field agency placement that begins Total 7 Summer Semester in the third semester. The period of Semester 6 (Advanced) Credits Ethnocultural Issues in Social study for this option is eight semes- Work Practice 3 ters including summer study, with Summer Semester Elective 3 1,100 hours of field learning. As in Clinical Practice with Individuals the School’s Two-Year Program, the and Families 3 Total 18 curriculum consists of a professional Research II 3 foundation followed by an advanced Field Instruction 2 Second Year Credits concentration in clinical practice Total 8 Fall Semester with individuals and families. Applicants must have at least Social Work Practice I 4 Semester 7 (Advanced) Credits three years of professional or busi- Field Instruction I 4 ness experience working with peo- Fall Semester Spring Semester ple. Admission is selective. Financial Social Work Practice Elective 3 aid is available. This program is Social Work Practice II 3 Elective 3 available only at the Washington Field Instruction 3 Field Instruction II 4 Square campus location. Total 9 Summer Semester Social Work Research II 3 Sample Course of Study Semester 8 (Advanced) Credits (65 Credits) Clinical Practice with Groups 3 Spring Semester Total 21 Semester 1 (Foundation) Credits Advanced Social Policy 3 Fall Semester Integrative Seminar 3 Third Year Credits Human Behavior in the Social Field Instruction 2 Fall Semester Environment I 3 Total 8 Field Instruction III 4 Social Welfare Program and Human Behavior in the Social Policies I 3 7 DUAL DEGREE Environment III 3 Field Practice Lab I 1 PROGRAM WITH THE Clinical Practice with Individuals Total 7 ROBERT F. WAGNER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF and Families 3 Semester 2 (Foundation) Credits Elective* 3 PUBLIC SERVICE Spring Semester Spring Semester The Silver School of Social Work Human Behavior in the Social and the Robert F. Wagner Graduate Field Instruction IV 4 Environment II 3 School of Public Service sponsor a Integrative Practice Seminar 3 Ethnocultural Issues in Social program (HEGIS code number Advanced Social Policy 3 Work Practice 3 2104/0506) in which a student may Elective* 3 Field Practice Lab II 2 simultaneously pursue study leading Total 26 Total 8

*One or the other of these may be postponed to a ﬁnal (post-Commencement) summer.

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 15 to a Master of Social Work degree 9 DUAL DEGREE • to prepare social work clinicians/ and a Master of Science degree in PROGRAM WITH child development experts to meet management. By taking courses that SARAH LAWRENCE the diverse needs of at-risk chil- are acceptable for transfer credit in dren, particularly those in the COLLEGE each of the schools and through care- urban setting. ful course planning, the dual degree The Silver School of Social Work has student can complete both degrees in joined with Sarah Lawrence College INDIVIDUAL COURSES, two years, including two summers. to offer a dual degree in social work NONMATRICULATED The M.S.W./M.S. program and child development. STUDENTS enables students to complete their Students in this program Students may take one or two clinical social work training while (HEGIS code number 2104/1305) courses a semester at any of the four also securing a master’s degree from can pursue study leading to a Master locations as available without mak- the Wagner School. Students have of Social Work degree and a Master ing a commitment to a degree pro- flexibility to take courses in both of Arts degree in child development. gram (maximum of 12 credits). Wagner’s Public and Nonprofit By taking courses that are acceptable Students later admitted to the mas- Management and Policy and Health for transfer credit in each of the ter’s degree program may receive Management and Policy programs. schools involved and through careful credit for as many as four courses The combined course of study incor- course planning, the dual degree (12 credits), from the following*: porates the 10 courses required for student can complete both degrees, the M.S. degree (40 credits), in addi- full time, in three years. The pro- Social Welfare Programs and tion to the 65 credits required for gram can also be completed on a Policies I the M.S.W. degree (16 courses and part-time basis. Ninety-five credits Ethnocultural Issues in Social Work four semesters of field learning). Two (instead of 113) are required, includ- Practice electives taken at Wagner (6 credits) ing a thesis for the M.A. in child Human Behavior in the Social are applied to the M.S.W. degree. development (10 credits). Environment I Three courses (12 credits) taken at Students must begin this pro- Human Behavior in the Social the Silver School of Social Work are gram at Sarah Lawrence College, Environment II applied to the M.S. degree. For more completing one year of course work information, see www.wagner.nyu.edu/ in developmental theory and an Students enrolled at other dualdegrees/dual6.php. observational fieldwork placement. schools in the University are invited Social work classes begin after the to register for courses given at the DUAL DEGREE completion of this first year. Silver School of Social Work for 8 which they have the appropriate edu- PROGRAM WITH THE Admission to both programs is cational background. Permission to SCHOOL OF LAW required. The Sarah Lawrence/NYU dual degree Web page is located at register for graduate social work The Silver School of Social Work www.slc.edu/grad_childdevelopment.php; courses must be obtained from the and the School of Law sponsor a pro- click on Dual Degree Program with Office of Registration Services, One gram (HEGIS code number NYU for application information for Washington Square North; 212-998- 2104/1401) in which a student may the child development program. All 5960. simultaneously pursue study leading classes in child development are held to a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) at Sarah Lawrence College in OTHER CAMPUSES degree and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) Bronxville, Westchester County. Rockland County Campus at St. degree. By taking courses that are To download an application for Thomas Aquinas College acceptable for transfer credit in each the M.S.W. program at the Silver of the schools involved and through School of Social Work, go to our The following master’s degree careful course planning, the dual Web site, www.socialwork.nyu.edu, options are offered on the campus of degree student can complete both click on Admissions, and then How St. Thomas Aquinas College in degrees within a four-year period. to Apply. Sparkill, Rockland County: Two- The School of Law requires 82 The dual degree program com- Year Program, Extended One-Year credits of study; however, 12 credits bines the theoretical knowledge Residence (OYR) Program (formerly for courses taken at the Silver School bases of clinical social work and One-Year Residence Program), of Social Work are applied in satisfac- developmental psychology. Its goals Extended M.S.W. Program (formerly tion of requirements for the J.D. include the following: Matriculating Individualized degree. Similarly, the M.S.W. pro- • to educate social work clinicians Plan/MIP), Advanced Standing gram requires a minimum of 65 cred- for advanced practice in the treat- Program, and individual courses. its; however, 13 credits for courses ment of children; Students can complete all degree taken at the School of Law are applied • to develop social work clinicians requirements at the branch campus. toward the M.S.W. degree. Instead of with an in-depth understanding of The Rockland County campus is taking the required 147 credits for the life of the child as the interac- convenient to northern New Jersey; both degrees if done separately, with tion of intellectual, emotional, Orange, Rockland, Ulster, and the crossover of credits from the social, and imaginative streams; Westchester counties in New York; schools, students complete 123 cred- • to provide an appropriate balance and Connecticut. It is located only its for both degrees. between academic study in the the- minutes away from the Palisades Please note: Admission to both oretical and empirical aspects of the programs is required. The NYU child development/child treatment *Additional courses for which nonmatriculated School of Law Web site is located at fields and direct practice with chil- students may register are sometimes offered and www.law.nyu.edu. dren; and may vary depending on site selected.

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 16 Interstate Parkway, the Garden Island. The campus is accessible by Master’s-Level Courses at Sarah State Parkway, and the Tappan Zee car or bus. See Travel Directions, Lawrence College, Bronxville, Bridge. See Travel Directions, page 65. Classes are offered on week- Westchester County page 65. day evenings, and convenient field Classes are offered weekdays in instruction agency placements are Students can earn the NYU M.S.W. the late afternoon and evening. available. Where appropriate, work- degree at the School’s branch cam- Convenient field internships are study options may be arranged. pus at Sarah Lawrence College in available, and where appropriate, Students may begin courses in the Bronxville. The campus is easily work-study options may be spring or fall semester. Preadmission accessible by car, train, or bus. arranged. Students may begin mas- counseling services are available. Travel directions are available on our ter’s degree courses in the spring or For further information, call the Web site, www.socialwork.nyu.edu. fall semester. Financial aid, pread- extension site office at 718-982-1663 Classes are offered on Fridays, mission counseling, and job place- or the Office of Admissions at 212- Saturday, and weekday evenings. ment services are available. 998-5910 to speak with an admis- Many convenient field instruction For further information, call sions counselor at the Washington agency placements are available. 845-359-6084. Square campus. Students enrolled at Students may begin courses in the the Staten Island extension site com- spring or fall semester. Preadmission Master’s-Level Courses at the plete their foundation-level courses at counseling services are available. College of Staten Island the Staten Island site and the last two For further information, call semesters on the main campus at 914-395-3069 or 212-998-5910. Professional foundation courses are Washington Square. offered at the College of Staten

Courses Note: Descriptions of required and Ethnocultural Issues in Social Integrative Practice Seminar elective master’s-level courses are Work Practice S44.2009 3 credits. Spring term only. available on our Web site (www S10.2010 3 credits. Prerequisites: S44.2002 and .socialwork.nyu.edu), under Our S44.2003. Corequisite: S66.2400 or Programs/Master of Social Work. Clinical Practice with Groups S66.2600. S44.2003 3 credits. Fall term only. FIRST YEAR (PROFES- Prerequisite: Professional Foundation Field Instruction III and IV SIONAL FOUNDATION) Curriculum. Corequisite: S66.2300 or S66.2300,2400 8 credits. III. Social Work Practice I S66.2500. Prerequisite: S66.2200. Corequisite: S10.2001 4 credits. Corequisite: S44.2002. IV. Prerequisite: S66.2300. S66.2100 (except OYR). Field Instruction I and II Corequisite: S44.2009. S66.2100,2200 8 credits. Social Work Practice II Corequisites: S10.2001 and Field Instruction OYR-A S10.2002 3 credits. Prerequisite: S10.2002. S66.2500 6 credits. Corequisites: S10.2001. Corequisite: S66.2200 S44.2002 and Professional Foundation (except OYR). SECOND YEAR Curriculum. (ADVANCED CONCEN- Social Welfare Programs and TRATION IN CLINICAL Field Instruction OYR-B Policies I PRACTICE) S66.2600 7 credits. Prerequisite: S66.2500. Corequisite: S44.2009. S10.2003 3 credits. Human Behavior in the Social Environment III Social Welfare Programs and S44.2001 3 credits. Prerequisite: ELECTIVES Policies II Professional Foundation Curriculum. 3 credits each. S44.2010-2015 3 credits. Prerequisite: Students are invited to select elec- Professional Foundation Curriculum. Clinical Practice with Individuals tives from among those offered by and Families the Silver School of Social Work and Human Behavior in the Social S44.2002 3 credits. Fall term only. by other schools in the University. Environment I Prerequisite: S10.2002. Corequisite: Students in other schools of the S10.2006 3 credits. S66.2300 or S66.2500. University are likewise invited to register for Silver School of Social Work courses for which they have Human Behavior in the Social Social Work Research II the appropriate educational back- Environment II S44.2008 3 credits. Prerequisite: ground. Questions with regard to S10.2007 3 credits. Prerequisite: Professional Foundation Curriculum. S10.2006. possible prerequisites for elective courses should be directed to the Advanced Social Policy Ofﬁce of Registration Services, One Social Work Research I S44.2010-2017 3 credits. Washington Square North; 212- S10.2009 3 credits. Prerequisite: Professional Foundation 998-5960. Curriculum.

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 17 Social Work Practice and the Law Violence in American Society Critical Thinking, Spirituality, S99.2003 S99.2070 and Psychotherapy S99.2109 Advanced Seminar in Clinical Spirituality and Clinical Social Practice with Individuals Work An Integrative Gestalt Therapy S99.2004 Prerequisite: S44.2002. S99.2078 Prerequisite: S10.2002. Approach to Clinical Social Work Practice Clinical Practice with Children Clinical Practice with Families: S99.2110 S99.2010 Prerequisites: S10.2001 and Contemporary Issues and S10.2002. Approaches Ending Poverty: Models for Social S99.2086 Change and Social Action Independent Study S99.2111 S99.2023,2123 Grief, Loss, and Bereavement S99.2087 Social Work in Health and Mental Clinical Practice with Substance Health Abusers and Their Families An Introduction to Conﬂict S99.2112 S99.2028 Prerequisite: S10.2002. Management S99.2082 Clinical Practice in Illness and Social Work Practice in Child Health Care Welfare Theories of Attachment S99.2113 S99.2046 S99.2088 Prerequisite: S10.2006. Culture and Social Issues of Comparative Short-Term Thera- Contemporary Gay, Lesbian, Central America—Study Abroad pies: Crisis, Dynamic, and CBT Bisexual, and Transgender in Costa Rica S99.2047 Prerequisite: S10.2001. S99.2095 S99.2114

Clinical Practice with Couples Culturally Competent Practice Advanced Practice with S99.2049 Prerequisite: S10.2002. with Urban Youth and Families Immigrants and Refugees S99.2096 S99.2115 Feminist Theories and Practice S99.2050 Prerequisite: S10.2007. Social Work Practice in the Con- Research Project Seminar II text of Disaster, Trauma, and Loss S99.2116 Object Relation Theory S99.2097 S99.2051 Prerequisite: S44.2001. Clinical Practice with Aging Therapeutic Jurisprudence Populations Cognitive and Behavioral S99.2101 S99.2117 Intervention S99.2053 Prerequisite: S10.2001. Contemporary Aging Social Work: Foundation for S99.2102 Leadership Childhood Life Stressors and S99.2118 Maladjusted Behaviors Evidence-Based Practice S99.2055 Prerequisite: S10.2002. S99.2104 Perspectives on Mental Illness, Violence, and the Criminal Justice Practice with Adult Survivors of Intimate and Family Violence System Childhood Sex Abuse S99.2105 S99.2119 S99.2059 Prerequisite: S10.2002. Comparative Criminal Justice In addition to electives, students may Social Work and Family Violence S99.2106 enroll in 1-credit module courses. S99.2063 Examples of modules include Social Work Treatment with Introduction to Clinical Diagnosis, Social Work Practice in Difﬁcult Clients Psychopharmacology, Evidence- Secondary Schools S99.2108 Based Practice, Introduction to S99.2064 Prerequisite: S10.2002. Clinical Case Management, and Helping Parents to Parent.

Admission TWO-YEAR PROGRAM for admission to the master’s program minimum of 60 liberal arts credits); (The Traditional Path to the M.S.W.) are (1) a baccalaureate degree from an (2) a strong academic record and accredited college or university, with a demonstrated intellectual capacity for Admission to the master’s program is broad liberal arts background that graduate education; (3) an ability to granted on a selective basis deter- includes study in the social, behav- think logically and conceptually and mined by the quality of the total ioral, and biological sciences (with a to formulate mature judgments; application. The general requirements

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 18 (4) excellent writing and verbal com- Wagner Graduate School of Public sion to its Two-Year Program, munication skills; (5) knowledge of Service action is contingent on admis- described above. Applicants must the field and commitment to social sion to the Silver School of Social have a baccalaureate degree. For fur- work as a profession; (6) evidence of Work. Each school will evaluate the ther information, contact the Office emotional maturity, concern for peo- application in accordance with its of Admissions at 212-998-5910. ple, respect for diversity, and capacity own requirements. No special admis- In order to learn of acceptance for self-awareness and personal sion standards are applied to dual by the schools at approximately the growth; and (7) demonstrated concern degree applicants at either school. same time, candidates are encour- and commitment to the values under- The Silver School of Social aged to apply to both schools simul- lying professional social work. Work evaluates applicants using the taneously. Indications of motivation and same criteria as are used for admis- First-year students in either readiness for social work education sion to its Two-Year Program, school at NYU are also eligible to include related work or volunteer described above. Applicants must apply to the dual degree program. experience and undergraduate or grad- have a baccalaureate degree and These students must follow the uate courses in social and behavioral should be at least 21 years of age. guidelines for the school they are sciences or social work. When these Further information is available interested in entering. For more are lacking, weight is given to the elsewhere on the School’s Web site information, please see applicant’s involvement in commu- or by contacting the Office of www.law.nyu.edu. nity activities or participation in Admissions, 212-998-5910. organizations committed to humanis- The Wagner Graduate School of DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM tic values. Public Service assesses students on WITH SARAH LAWRENCE The School encourages diversity the basis of academic records, rec- COLLEGE in its student body. Through active ommendations, personal statements, recruiting, the School attracts a stu- activities, and work experience. Those interested in entering the dent body that is varied with respect Applicants must have obtained a dual degree program must fill out a to work experience, age, gender, baccalaureate degree prior to separate application for each school. income, race/ethnicity, sexual orien- entrance and should have already Each school will evaluate the appli- tation, and geographic home region. been accepted into the social work cation based on its own require- program. Please note that NYU ments. No special admission 16-MONTH ACCELERATED Wagner program requires five years standards are applied to dual degree PROGRAM of management experience for applicants at either school. Once admission to the M.S. program. For admitted to both schools, the stu- (See page 14.) more information, please see dent qualifies for the dual degree www.nyu.edu/wagner. program. ADVANCED STANDING First-year graduate students in For Sarah Lawrence College PROGRAM the Silver School of Social Work are admission applications and criteria, (See page 14.) eligible to apply to the dual degree consult the college’s Web site at program in accordance with the www.slc.edu. EXTENDED ONE-YEAR guidelines outlined above. The Silver School of Social RESIDENCE (OYR) Work evaluates applicants using the DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM same criteria as are used for admis- PROGRAM sion to its Two-Year Program, (See page 14.) WITH THE NYU SCHOOL described above. Applicants must OF LAW have a baccalaureate degree. Further EXTENDED M.S.W. Those interested in entering the information is available from the PROGRAM dual degree program must fill out a Admissions page on the School’s separate application for each school. Web site or by contacting the Office (See page 14.) Each school will evaluate the appli- of Admissions, 212-998-5910. cation based on its own require- More information is available on 32-MONTH PROGRAM FOR ments. No special admission page 16. WORKING PROFESSIONALS standards are applied to dual degree (See page 15.) applicants at either school. Once READMISSION OF INTER- admitted to both schools, the stu- MITTED STUDENTS dent qualifies for the dual degree NONMATRICULATED Applicants who intermitted within program. STUDENTS the past five years may apply for The School of Law assesses stu- (See page 16.) admission to the first or second year dents on the basis of strong academic if they meet the conditions origi- records, Law School Admission Test nally stipulated for admission. DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM scores, recommendations, personal Applicants must submit a new WITH THE NYU ROBERT F. statements, activities, and work application and pay a $50.00 nonre- WAGNER GRADUATE experience. Applicants must have fundable application fee, which is SCHOOL OF PUBLIC earned a baccalaureate degree prior not credited toward tuition. SERVICE to entrance. Those interested in entering the dual The Silver School of Social degree program must fill out a sepa- Work evaluates applicants using the rate application for each school. same criteria as are used for admis-

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 19 ADMISSION OF TRANSFER ADMISSION PROCEDURE and from the field instructor of the STUDENTS TO THE Applications may be downloaded most recent undergraduate field ADVANCED from the School’s Web site at placement. These references may CONCENTRATION www.nyu.edu/socialwork/admissions/ count as two of the three required msw.applications.html (click on references. Transfer applicants must Successful completion of a compara- submit a statement explaining rea- ble first-year master’s curriculum at M.S.W. Application [PDF]) or obtained by writing to the Office of sons for applying for transfer status an accredited school of social work and an evaluation of the first-year is required for admission as a sec- Admissions, Silver School of Social Work, New York University, field experience performance from ond-year student. the field education department or The courses must have been Ehrenkranz Center, One Washington Square North, New faculty adviser of the school. taken no earlier than five years prior International applicants whose first to the academic year of application York, NY 10003-6654; 212-998- 5910; e-mail: ssw.admissions@ language is not English must take to the School. the Test of English as a Foreign In addition to following the nyu.edu. The Silver School of Social Language (TOEFL), the Test of regular admission procedure, an Written English (TWE), and the applicant for the second year must Work uses a self-managed application. All materials should be col- Test of Spoken English (TSE) and submit a statement explaining rea- submit scores from all tests as part sons for applying for transfer status, lected by the applicant and submitted at the same time and in of their application. an evaluation of the first-year field All applicants who are neither experience performance from the the same envelope. The application for all degree programs consists of U.S. citizens nor permanent resi- field education department or fac- dents of the United States should ulty adviser of the school, and a full (1) the completed application form; (2) a statement of purpose; (3) offi- see pages 52-53. transcript. Where there is only a The application for the nonde- partial transcript available, the first cial transcripts from every college and university attended, whether or gree program (nonmatriculated sta- semester’s work will be evaluated. tus) consists of (1) the completed Such applicants can expect a condi- not a degree was granted; (4) three professional references; and (5) a application form; (2) one letter of tional decision on the application reference from your supervisor or based on the first semester’s work, résumé. A $50.00 nonrefundable application fee must accompany the professor/adviser; and (3) proof of a subject to a final assessment of the bachelor’s degree from an accredited total year’s work. Frequently, many completed application and is not credited toward tuition. college or university. A $50.00 non- transfer students are required to refundable application fee must take some first-year courses. In addition to the above materials, please note the following: appli- accompany the completed applica- See page 14 for the Advanced tion and is not credited toward Standing Program description. cants for the Extended One-Year Residence Program must submit an tuition. Nondegree applicants are not eligible for University, state, or INTERNATIONAL example from practice statement and a recommendation from the federal financial aid. APPLICANTS supervisor of the agency where they Applicants who are neither U.S. are employed as one of their three CAMPUS VISITS citizens nor permanent residents professional references. Applicants Prospective graduate students who should see pages 52-53. for the Advanced Standing Program plan to visit the campus should see must submit an example from prac- NYU Guest Accommodations on tice statement and references from page 35. their undergraduate faculty adviser

Tuition, When estimating the cost of a uni- TUITION, FEES, AND organization and entitles the stu- versity education, students should EXPENSES dent to membership in such Expenses, and consider two factors: (1) the total University activities as are sup- The following is the schedule of fees cost of tuition, fees, and materials ported by this allocation. The stu- Financial Aid established by the Board of Trustees related to a particular program plus dent is also entitled to regularly of New York University for the year costs directly related to the choice of receive those University and college 2008-2009. (For 2009-2010 tuition living style (residence hall, apart- publications that are supported in and fees, see www.nyu.edu/bursar/ ment, and commuting costs); and whole or in part by the student tuition.fees.) The Board of Trustees (2) financial aid that may be avail- activities fund. It also includes the reserves the right to alter this sched- able from a variety of sources. University’s health services, emer- ule without notice. Contact the This section provides informa- gency and accident coverage, and Office of Admissions at 212-998- tion on both of these distinct but technology fee. 5910 or check the Admissions page related topics. All fees are payable at the time on the School’s Web site for further of registration. The Office of the information. Bursar is located at 25 West Fourth Note that the registration and Street. Checks and drafts are to be services fee covers memberships, drawn to the order of New York dues, etc., to the student’s class University for the exact amount of

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 20 the tuition and fees required. In the Comprehensive Health Insurance DEFERRED PAYMENT case of overpayment, the balance is Benefit Plan1, 2 (all graduate PLAN refunded on request by filing a students registering for 6 points or The Deferred Payment Plan allows refund application in the Office of more per term and all international you to pay 50 percent of your net the Bursar. students automatically enrolled; all balance due for the current term on A fee will be charged if payment others can select) the payment due date and defer the is not made by the due date indi- Annual $2,170.00 remaining 50 percent until later in cated on the student’s statement. the semester. This plan is available The unpaid balance of a stu- Fall term 838.00 to students who meet the following dent’s account is also subject to an Spring term 1,332.00 eligibility requirements: interest charge of 12 percent per (coverage for the spring annum from the first day of class and summer terms) • Matriculated and registered for until payment is received. 6 or more points Holders of New York State Summer term 589.00 (only for students who did • Without a previously unsatisfac- Tuition Assistance Program Awards tory University credit record will be allowed credit toward their not register in the preceding term) tuition fees in the amount of their Basic Health Insurance Benefit Interest (finance charges) will accrue entitlement, provided they are New Plan1, 2 (any student can select) beginning from the first day of class at 12 percent per annum (1 percent York State residents, are enrolled on Annual $1,388.00 a full-time basis, and present with per month) on the unpaid balance. their schedule/bill the Award Fall term 536.00 A $25.00 late fee will be assessed if Certificate for the applicable term. Spring term 852.00 deferred payments are made after Students who receive awards (coverage for the spring and the due date. For additional infor- after registration will receive a summer terms) mation, please contact the Office of check from the University after the the Bursar at 212-998-2806. Summer term 376.00 New York State payment has been (only for students who did received by the Office of the Bursar TUITIONPAY PLAN not register in the preceding term) and the Office of the University TuitionPay is a payment plan Registrar has confirmed eligibility. Stu-Dent Plan (dental service administered by Sallie Mae. The through NYU’s College of plan is open to all NYU students Tuition Dentistry) with the exception of the SCPS non- Tuition per point, Primary member $225.00 credit division. This interest-free per term $870.00 plan allows for all or a portion of a Partner 225.00 student’s educational expenses Fall term 2008 Dependent (under age 16) 80.00 (including tuition, fees, room, and Nonreturnable registration Renewal membership 185.00 board) to be paid in monthly and services fee, first point 395.00 installments. Late payment of tuition fee The traditional University Nonreturnable registration (other than late billing cycle consists of one large and services fee, per point, registration) $25.00 lump sum payment due at the for registration after beginning of each semester. first point 58.00 Late registration fee commencing with the TuitionPay is a budget plan that Spring term 2009 second week of classes $25.00 enables a family to spread payments over the course of the academic year. Nonreturnable registration Late registration fee By enrolling in this plan, you and services fee, first point 408.00 commencing with the spread your fall semester tuition fifth week of classes $50.00 Nonreturnable registration payments over a four-month period and services fee, per point, Penalty fee $20.00 (June through September) and your for registration after spring semester tuition payment first point 58.00 Maintenance of matriculation fee, per term $30.00 over another four-month period (November through February). General Fees Nonreturnable registration With this plan, you budget the and services fee cost of your tuition and/or housing, Application fee for admission Fall term 337.00 after deducting any financial aid you Graduate matriculation will be receiving and/or any payments Spring term 350.00 (nonreturnable) $50.00 you have made directly to NYU Makeup examination $20.00 Graduate nonmatriculation A nonrefundable enrollment fee (nonreturnable) 50.00 of $50.00 is required when applying for the fall/spring TuitionPay Deposit upon graduate accept- Estimate of Expensesfor ance (nonreturnable) $200.00 Full-Time Graduate Students 1Waiver option available. See the New York University Office 2Students automatically enrolled in the Basic of Financial Aid Web site at Plan or the Comprehensive Plan can change www.nyu.edu/financial.aid. between plans or waive the plan entirely (and show proof of other acceptable health insurance).

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 21 Plan. You must enroll in both the sored, prepaid college savings plans. from the Financial Aid Web site or fall and spring plans. Monthly A student who has received a the Office of Financial Aid. statements will be mailed by financial aid award must inform the TuitionPay, and all payments should Silver School of Social Work and the Eligibility be made directly to them. For addi- Office of Financial Aid if he or she tional information, contact subsequently decides to decline all Enrollment TuitionPay at 800-635-0120 or or part of that award. To neglect to To be considered for financial aid, visit the NYU Bursar Web site at do so prevents use of the award by students must be officially admitted www.nyu.edu/bursar. another student. If a student has not to NYU or matriculated in a degree claimed his or her award (has not program and making satisfactory For Arrears Policy, Diploma enrolled) by the close of regular (not academic progress toward degree Arrears Policy, Withdrawal and late) registration and has not requirements. Students in certain Refund of Tuition, and the Refund obtained written permission from certificate or diploma programs may Period Schedule, see General Infor- the Silver School of Social Work and also be eligible for consideration. mation for All Programs, pages 51-54. the Office of Financial Aid for an Generally, University-administered extension, the award may be can- aid is awarded to full-time students. FINANCIAL AID celed, and the student may become Half-time students (fewer than 12 New York University awards finan- ineligible to receive scholarship or but at least 6 credits per semester) cial aid in an effort to help students fellowship aid in future years. may be eligible for a Federal meet the difference between their Determination of financial need Stafford Loan or a Federal PLUS own resources and the cost of educa- is also based on the number of courses Loan, but they must also maintain tion. All awards are subject to avail- for which the student indicates he or satisfactory academic progress. ability of funds and the student’s she intends to register. A change in Renewal Eligibility demonstrated need. Renewal of assis- registration therefore may necessitate an adjustment in financial aid. Financial aid awards are not automat- tance depends on annual reevaluation ically renewed each year. Continuing of a student’s need, the availability of How to Apply students must submit a Renewal funds, the successful completion of FAFSA each year by the NYU dead- the previous year, and satisfactory Students must submit the Free line, continue to demonstrate finan- progress toward completion of degree Application for Federal Student Aid cial need, make satisfactory progress requirements. In addition, students (FAFSA), and later, New York State toward degree requirements, and be must meet the published filing dead- residents must also complete the in good academic standing. lines. Detailed information about preprinted New York State Tuition financial aid is forwarded with the Assistance Program (TAP) applica- Citizenship admission application and is also tion, which is mailed automatically In order to be eligible for aid from available on the Office of Financial to the student by the New York NYU and from federal and state Aid Web site at www.nyu.edu/ State Higher Education Services government sources, students must financial.aid. A concise summary is Corporation (HESC) after the be classified either as U.S. citizens also included in the NYU Student’s FAFSA is processed. (The TAP or as eligible noncitizens. Students Guide, available from the Student application is also available on the are considered to be eligible for Resource Center, Kimmel Center for Internet when using FAFSA on the financial aid purposes if one of the University Life, 60 Washington Web. See www.nyu.edu/financial.aid/ following conditions applies: Square South, Suite 210. tap.html.) The FAFSA (available 1. U.S. permanent resident with Many awards are granted purely online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or from an Alien Registration Receipt Card on the basis of scholastic merit, the NYU Office of Financial Aid) is I-551 (“green card”). while others are based on financial the basic form for all student aid 2. Other eligible noncitizen with an need. It is frequently possible to programs. Be sure to complete all Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) receive a combination of awards sections. Students should give per- showing any one of the following based on both. University scholar- mission on the FAFSA for applica- designations: (a) “Refugee,” ships or fellowships may be granted tion data to be sent directly to New (b) “Indefinite Parole,” (c) “Humani- by themselves or in conjunction York University (the NYU federal tarian Parole,” (d) “Asylum Granted,” with student loans or Federal Work- code number is 002785). or (e) “Cuban-Haitian Entrant.” Study employment. To ensure that Students are encouraged to Withdrawal maximum sources of available sup- apply for financial aid electroni- Students should follow the official port will be investigated, students cally—the fastest and most accurate academic withdrawal policy must apply for financial aid by the method. See www.nyu.edu/financial described in this bulletin. Those appropriate deadlines. .aid or www.fafsa.ed.gov. Graduate receiving federal aid who withdraw It is the student’s responsibility students must consult the Financial completely may be billed for to supply true, accurate, and com- Aid Web site or the Silver School remaining balances resulting from plete information to the Office of of Social Work for financial aid the mandatory return of funds to Financial Aid and to inform the deadlines. the U.S. government. The amount office immediately of any changes or Students requiring summer of federal aid “earned” up to that corrections in his or her financial financial aid must submit a gradu- point is determined by the with- situation, housing status, or enroll- ate summer loan application in drawal date and a calculation based ment status, including tuition addition to the FAFSA and TAP on the federally prescribed formula. remission benefits, outside scholar- application. The application, avail- Generally, federal assistance is ships and grants, and state-spon- able in February, can be obtained earned on a pro-rata basis.

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 22 For more information regarding Shirley M. Ehrenkranz Elinor A. Seevak Fellowship Withdrawal and Refund of Tuition, Scholarship. Awarded to a student Fund. An endowed fellowship fund see General Information for All with financial need who displays established to support mature Programs, page 51. solid academic achievement. women who are returning to school to pursue a career in social work and Fellowships, Scholarships, German Society Scholarship. A who are seeking to overcome daunt- scholarship sponsored by the ing obstacles in their lives. Grants, Traineeships German Society of the City of New Silver School of Social Work York awarded to academically quali- Glass Scholarship. This scholar- Tuition Scholarships. The Silver fied and/or deserving students who ship is available to M.S.W. students School of Social Work annually are dedicated to working with who have shown high academic awards tuition scholarships to first- immigrants, the poor, and finan- achievement (3.8 cumulative GPA and second-year full-time students cially indigent persons. or above) and have a strong demon- on the basis of financial need, strated interest in mental health scholastic achievement, and profes- Eleanore Z. Korman Fellowship research. This could include, but is sional competence. Fund. An endowed fellowship fund not limited to, research in practice established to support graduate stu- outcomes, service utilization, or Alma Carten Scholarship Fund. dents who demonstrate superior program and/or treatment effective- An expendable scholarship fund academic potential and financial ness. Research project participation established to support a student need. can fall under School or agency aus- who can demonstrate an interest in pices. The scholarship is provided the integration of policy and prac- Claudia Mann Oberweger Scholarship Fund. Support for stu- by the Glass Center for Mental tice and who has an idea for a proj- Health and Practice Research. ect that illustrates this interest. dents who show a commitment to the treatment of people with alcohol William and Pearl C. Helbein Bilingual/Bicultural Scholarship and drug addictions. Applicants Foundation Scholarship Fund. Award. Two-thirds tuition remis- must demonstrate academic excel- Each year a limited number of awards sion for bilingual/bicultural part- lence and financial need. is made to students from middle- time students to support them as Constance McCatherin-Silver income families who have more than they explore social work as a profes- ordinary potential for leadership and sion (foundation courses only). Fellowship Fund. An endowed fellowship fund established to support service to their profession, their com- Bilingual Fellowship Program of students in the Two-Year and munity, and the nation. The final the New York City Board of Advanced Standing programs who selections are made by the University Education. Established to increase demonstrate academic merit, finan- after nominations from the Silver the number of bilingual social work- cial need, and a commitment to School of Social Work. ers working in the New York City working in the African American The Jewish Foundation for the school system, this full-tuition fel- community. Education of Women. The foun- lowship program supports applicants dation awards two fellowships to who are fluent in Spanish, Chinese, Thomas M. Meenaghan Fellowship. This fund was estab- women in their second year Haitian Creole, or Russian as well as (advanced concentration) of study. English. Recipients must take grad- lished in recognition of Tom Meenaghan’s service as dean of the Scholarships are granted to one can- uate courses at the NYU Steinhardt didate who is a single mother and to School of Culture, Education, and School, his commitment to its students, and his awareness of the sac- one candidate who is a woman who Human Development in addition to shows an interest in, and a commit- their social work course of study. rifices students make to become social work professionals. ment to, gerontology. Applicants They must agree to accept employ- must demonstrate financial need, be ment with the New York City Board Lucretia J. Phillips Fellowship a resident or live within a 50-mile of Education after graduation. The Fund. This fund celebrates the lead- radius of New York City, demon- number of awards each year depends ership, scholarship, and years of strate good character and high on availability of funds. service at the School of Lucretia J. motivation, plan to register on a Child Welfare Scholarship. Phillips. The endowed fund provides full-time or full-time equivalent Awarded to advanced concentration financial assistance to one second- basis, and have a cumulative GPA of students in good academic standing year student who has demonstrated 3.7 or better in the M.S.W. pro- who have experience with or inter- academic merit and who could not gram. Applicants do not have to be est in working in the public service otherwise attend the School. Jewish to participate in this scholar- arena with children and families. Awardees must demonstrate a com- ship program. mitment to seeking social justice for Chinese American Scholarship. all clients and to using their knowl- Awarded in cooperation with the edge and skills to work in the New York City Hall Lions Club, African American and Caribbean these scholarships are given to stu- American communities. Applicants dents committed to working in the must be full-time students with a Chinese American community. GPA of 3.7 or better who demonstrate financial need.

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 23 The Reynolds Program in Social cost. Students applying for TAP Part-Time Employment Entrepreneurship. This program must do so via a FAFSA application Wasserman Center for Career offers 20 graduate fellowships and (see earlier How to Apply section). Development. Most financial aid 10 undergraduate scholarships each Return the completed application as award packages include work-study. year. The program is a comprehen- instructed. Do not send the forms to This means that students are eligi- sive initiative designed to equip the NYU. For more information about ble to participate in the Federal next generation of social entrepre- TAP, visit www.nyu.edu/financial Work-Study Program and may earn neurial leaders and infrastructure .aid/tap.html. up to the amount recommended in developers and managers with the their award package. Work-study skills, resources, and networking Additional programs are listed wages are paid directly to the stu- opportunities needed to help solve below. For complete information, dent on a biweekly basis and are society’s most intractable problems contact the New York Higher normally used for books, transporta- in sustainable and scalable ways. Education Services Corporation tion, and personal expenses. The graduate fellowship provides (HESC) toll-free at 1-888-697- It is not necessary to be awarded up to $50,000 over two years and 4372 or visit the Web site at work-study earnings in order to use dedicated curricular and cocurricu- www.hesc.com. the services of the Wasserman lar activities. The undergraduate • World Trade Center Memorial Center. All students may use the scholarship provides up to $40,000 Scholarship center as soon as they have paid their over two years and dedicated curric- • Regents Professional Opportunity tuition deposit and may also wish to ular and cocurricular activities. Scholarships use the center as a resource for sum- Students must submit an applica- mer employment. Extensive listings tion for consideration. For more • Awards for Children of Veterans of both on-campus and off-campus details, visit www.nyu.edu/reynolds. (CV) jobs are available. The Wasserman New York University Alumnae • Persian Gulf Veterans Tuition Center for Career Development is Club Scholarships. The New York Awards located at 133 East 13th Street, 2nd University Alumnae Club, Inc., • Vietnam Veterans Tuition Awards Floor; 212-998-4730. offers scholarships to second-year (VVTA) Graduate Assistantships. graduate students who have demon- • AmeriCorps Educational Award Graduate assistantships are available strated academic excellence, partici- in some schools. For more informa- pated in extracurricular school and States Other Than New York. tion about graduate assistantships, community activities, and are in Some students from outside New including job posting information, need of financial aid. York State may qualify for funds from their own state scholarship see the Graduate Student Resource New York University programs that can be used at New Guide Web site at www.nyu.edu/ Opportunity Fellowships. Each York University. Contact your state academics/ga.html. Note: A graduate year a limited number of awards are financial aid agency (call 1-800-433- assistantship may affect eligibility made available to students with 3243 to get its telephone number for some forms of financial aid. high academic ability who are and address) to ask about program Please contact the Office of members of minority and other requirements and application proce- Financial Aid if your award letter underrepresented groups. The final dures. When you receive an eligibil- does not indicate your assistantship. selections are made by the ity notice from your state program, Resident Assistantships. Resident University based on nominations you should submit it to the New assistants reside in the residence from the School and other divisions York University Office of Financial halls and are responsible for organ- of the University. Aid in advance of registration. izing, implementing, and evaluating social and educational activities. State Grants Veterans Benefits Compensation may include room New York State offers a wide variety Various programs provide educa- and/or board, and/or a stipend. of grants and scholarships to resi- tional benefits for spouses, sons, and Applications and further informa- dents. Although application is made daughters of deceased or perma- tion may be obtained from the directly to the state and grants are nently disabled veterans as well as Office of Residential Education, awarded by the state, the amount for veterans and in-service personnel New York University, 75 Third each student is expected to receive is who served on active duty in the Avenue, Level C2, New York, NY estimated and taken into account by United States Armed Forces after 10003-5582; 212-998-4311. the University when assembling the January 1, 1955. In these programs student’s financial aid package. the amount of benefits varies. Loan Programs New York State Tuition Applications and further infor- Subsidized Stafford Student Loan Assistance Program (TAP). Legal mation may be obtained from the (SSL) Program. The subsidized fed- residents of the state of New York student’s regional office of the eral Stafford Student Loan Program who are enrolled in a full-time Department of Veterans Affairs. provides low-interest student loans degree program of at least 12 credit Additional guidance may be using the capital of lending institu- points a term, or the equivalent, obtained from the Office of the tions and the administrative facili- may be eligible for awards under University Registrar, 25 West ties of state agencies. These loans are this program. The award varies, Fourth Street, 1st Floor. See also the made by independent banks or lend- depending on income and tuition section on Veterans Benefits on ing institutions and are generally pages 53-54.

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 24 insured by both the state and federal Students must begin to repay interest loan typically begins within 60 days governments. and principal 60 days after the first after funds are disbursed and may A graduate student may borrow loan funds are issued. Payment of the extend up to 10 years. An origina- up to a maximum of $8,500 per principal may be deferred if the stu- tion fee of up to 3 percent will gen- year with a total aggregate borrow- dent is enrolled at least half time for erally be deducted at the time of ing limit (including undergraduate the period of the loan. Also, the disbursement. loans) of $65,500 (see also Stafford interest can be “capitalized” (added Loan Limits below). Within these to the principal) if desired. Private Loans. A variety of private limits, students may borrow up to Graduate students may borrow student loan programs is available the difference between the cost of up to $12,000 each year. The total to both U.S. and international stu- education, the family contribution, amount borrowed in any year may dents attending NYU. Created to and the total of all financial aid not exceed the cost of education supplement federal and institutional awards. For graduate students, fam- minus the total family contribution aid, they feature attractive terms ily contribution is based on the and minus all other financial aid and interest rates, and all creditwor- incomes of the student and spouse received that year. thy families facing college expenses (if married). Stafford loan disbursements are are eligible. There are no maximum The subsidized Stafford Student copayable to NYU and the student, income limits. Loans are made Loan interest rate for all students is and funds are applied first to any through banks, savings and loan fixed at 6.8 percent. Interest does outstanding balance on the student’s organizations, and other lenders. For not accrue, however, nor does repay- account. more information, see the NYU ment begin, until six months after Office of Financial Aid Web site or the borrower ceases to enroll at least Stafford Loan Limits. Generally, contact the Office of Financial Aid. half time. An insurance premium of the total debt a student can have out- up to 1 percent as well as an origi- standing from all Stafford loans com- Other Sources of Financial Aid bined is $23,000 as a dependent nation fee of up to 3 percent may be Employee Education Plans. Many undergraduate student; $46,000 as deducted from the loan funds. companies pay all or part of the an independent student (only Stafford loan disbursements are tuition of their employees under $23,000 of this amount may be in copayable to NYU and the student, tuition refund plans. Employed stu- subsidized loans); and $138,500 as a and funds are applied first to any dents attending the University graduate or professional student outstanding balance on the student’s should ask their personnel officers or (only $65,500 of this amount may be account. training directors about the existence in subsidized loans). The graduate of a company tuition plan. Students Unsubsidized Stafford Student debt limit includes any Stafford loans must also notify the Silver School of Loan Program. For graduate/profes- received for undergraduate study. Social Work Office of Admissions if sional degree students, the they receive this benefit. Unsubsidized Federal Stafford PLUS Loan Program. The federal For further information about Student Loan provides additional PLUS Loan Program enables credit- financial aid for M.S.W. study, visit loan eligibility beyond any subsi- worthy parents of dependent stu- our Web site’s Admissions page, and dized Stafford amounts. Students dents and qualifying independent click on Financial Aid. must first apply for the regular (sub- graduate students to borrow up to an amount equal to the cost of educa- sidized) Stafford program, and if they NYU Employees. NYU employees tion minus all other financial aid. No meet eligibility criteria, they will be who are receiving tuition remission aggregate borrowing limits apply. automatically considered for the benefits are generally ineligible for The annual interest rate is fixed unsubsidized program. Terms and scholarship assistance. However, at 8.5 percent. For this reason, eligi- conditions are essentially the same as these students may be eligible to ble individuals are strongly encour- for the regular Stafford loan, except apply for a student loan. the federal government does not pay aged to choose a federal PLUS loan the interest on the unsubsidized loan before applying for a private educa- while the student is in school. tional loan. Repayment of the PLUS

Academic ADVANCED CREDIT instruction and required social work To receive advanced credit, the A maximum of 12 credits (including practice courses. Course work used course must have been taken no ear- Policies up to 6 elective credits) for courses to complete another graduate pro- lier than five years prior to the aca- taken in an accredited school of gram cannot be used for advanced demic year of admission to the social work and/or in an advanced credit toward the Master of Social School, and a grade of at least B degree university program in fields Work degree. Course equivalency is must have been received. related to social work may be cred- determined by the relevant curricu- ited toward the requirements for the lum area chair. Applications for WAIVER Master of Social Work degree. advanced credit are available from Approval for waiver of required Advanced credit can be given only the Silver School of Social Work courses may be granted by the chair for courses equivalent to courses Office of Admissions, Ehrenkranz for the appropriate curriculum area. within the Silver School of Social Center, One Washington Square Very few waivers are granted. No Work’s curriculum, exclusive of field North; 212-998-5910.

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 25 waiver is permitted for courses in field GRADUATION New York University for students instruction or social work practice. APPLICATION with disabilities. The center pro- Guidelines for granting waivers vides comprehensive services and Students may officially graduate in include the successful completion of programs for undergraduate and September, January, or May. The an equivalent educational experi- graduate students with visual, hear- Commencement ceremony for all ence as a part of undergraduate edu- ing, orthopedic, and chronic schools is held in May. Students cation in another social science impairments as well as learning dis- must apply for graduation. In order discipline and professional work abilities. Any student who plans to to graduate in a specific semester, experience involving a work train- request a service or accommodation students must apply for graduation ing program. must register with the center at the within the application deadline The intent of the waiver proce- beginning of the term for which period indicated on the calendar. dure is to allow the student to sub- that service or accommodation is (Students may view the graduation stitute for the waived course an requested. For further information, deadlines calendar and general infor- elective or other course that may be see the Web page for the Moses mation about graduation on the more relevant to his or her specific Center for Students with Office of the University Registrar’s educational needs. Disabilities at www.nyu.edu/csd. Web page at www.nyu.edu/registrar.) It is recommended that stu- GRADES AND CREDIT dents apply for graduation no later GRADUATE COMMISSION Policy and guidance on grades and than the beginning of the semester The voting membership of the com- incomplete grades are presented in in which they plan to complete all mission comprises the dean and an the M.S.W. Student Manual, which program requirements. If a student elected faculty member from each of all students receive at orientation. does not successfully complete all the schools offering a graduate pro- Please check our Web site for fur- academic requirements by the end gram as well as academic officers ther information, www.socialwork of the semester, he or she must re- from the central administration. .nyu.edu. apply for graduation for the follow- Each school is also represented by Professional foundation stu- ing cycle. an elected member of its student dents will not be permitted to regis- body. ter for their advanced concentration STUDENTS WITH unless all professional foundation DISABILITIES requirements have been completed successfully. Advanced concentra- The Henry and Lucy Moses Center tion students cannot be certified for for Students with Disabilities was graduation until all requirements established to facilitate equal access are completed successfully. to the programs and activities of

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 26 8 Field Instruction in Social Service Agencies

Over 500 social service and health Bergen County Division of Family Center for Human Development agencies, schools, and other organi- Guidance and Family Services zations in the five boroughs of New Bergen Regional Medical Center Chelsea Adult Day Health Center York City as well as in New Jersey, Connecticut, Long Island, and other Beth Israel Medical Center Child Guidance Center of Greater New York counties are affiliated Bridgeport Birchwood School with the School as field learning Child Guidance Center of Southern sites. They represent a wide range of Blanton-Peale Institute services in many fields of practice. Connecticut Bleuler Psychotherapy Center You can review a sample of Children’s Aid and Family Service agencies below that has served as Bowery Residence Committee field instruction sites; however, keep Children’s Aid Society Bridge Back to Life Center, Inc. in mind that while some agency Christ Church Community affiliations remain consistent, other Bronx Children’s Psychiatric Center Development Corporation settings vary from year to year (i.e., if situations at agencies change, the Bronx Guild Christ Hospital Counseling and number and type of placements Bronx Psychiatric Center Resource Center available to NYU students may be Christian Health Care affected). Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service City Kids Foundation Actors Fund Homes—New Jersey Brooklyn Center for Psychotherapy City Pro Group, Inc. Actors Fund of America Brooklyn Center for the Family in Coalition for Hispanic Family Addiction Institute of New York Crisis Services Albert Einstein College of Brooklyn Family Court Coler Goldwater Memorial Hospital Medicine—Rose Kennedy Center Brooklyn Psychiatric Centers, Inc. Columbia Preparatory School Alcoholism Council of New York Brooklyn School for Career Columbia Presbyterian Medical Ali Forney Center Development Center American Red Cross in Greater Brooklyn Treatment Court COMHAR, Inc. New York Brooklyn United Methodist Church Community Action for Human AMICO Senior Center Home Services, Inc. Areba Casriel Inc. (ACI) Burke Rehabilitation Hospital Community Agency for Senior Citizens Arms Acres Cancer Care, Inc. of New Jersey Cancer Care, Inc. of New York Community Counseling and Asian & Pacific Islander Coalition Mediation on HIV/AIDS (APICHA) Cardinal McCloskey Services Community Counseling Center of Association of the Bar of the City of Care Plus NJ, Inc. Larchmont and Mamaroneck New York Caring Community Community Health Action of Association to Benefit Children Carmel Richmond Nursing Home Staten Island Astor Child Guidance Center Catholic Charities Community Related Services Astor Day Treatment Center Catholic Community Services Community Resources Bailey House, Inc. Catholic Guardian Society Coney Island Hospital Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Connecticut Hospice, Inc. Corporation Center Against Domestic Violence Center for Alternative Sentencing Cornerstone of Medical Arts Bellevue Community Support Hospital Services and Employment Services Corona Elmhurst Guidance Center Bellevue Hospital Center Center for Community Alternatives Center for Family Representation Corporate Counseling Associates

FIELD INSTRUCTION IN SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES 27 Counseling Service EDNY Goodwill Industries of Greater New International Center for the York and Northern New Jersey Disabled Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Gouverneur Hospital International Institute of New Jersey Covenant House Graham Windham International Trauma Studies CPC Behavioral Health Care Grand Street Campus Program Creedmoor Psychiatric Center Grand Street Settlement Ironbound Community Corporation Damon House New York, Inc. Great Neck Public Schools Jacob Riis Settlement David Gregory School Greenburgh Open Door Program Jacobi Medical Center/North Demarest Middle School Greenwich House Children’s Safety Central Bronx Project Department of Children and Jericho Project Families Greenwich Village Youth Council, Jersey Battered Women’s Service, Inc. Department of Children and Inc. (JBWS) Families of Norwalk and Guardians of the Sick Jersey City Medical Center Stamford Hackensack University Medical Jersey Shore Medical Center Department of Human Center Services/New Jersey Jewish Association for Services to Hamilton-Madison House the Aged District Council 37 HANAC Inc., Project ASAP Jewish Board of Family and Door Harlem Dowling-West Side Center Children’s Services, Inc. Dorot, Inc. for Children and Family Services Jewish Child Care Association Dover High School/School-Based HeartShare Human Services of New Jewish Family Service of Bergen Youth Services York County East Hampton Department of Heights and Hill Community Jewish Family Service of Metrowest Human Services Council Jewish Guild for the Blind East New York Family Academy HELP/Project Samaritan, Inc. Jewish Home of Rockleigh East Side House Settlement Henry Street Settlement Juilliard School Educational Alliance High Focus Centers Julia Dyckman Andrus Memorial Elmhurst Hospital Center Hillside Hospital Karen Horney Clinic Episcopal Social Services Hoboken Charter School Kearny High School/School-Based Fair Lawn Board of Education Hospice and Palliative Care of Youth Services Program Connecticut Family Center Kings County District Attorney’s Hospice and Palliative Care of Family Centers, Inc. of Connecticut Ofﬁce Westchester Family Connections Kings County Hospital Hospice Care Network Family Counseling Services Kingsborough Community College Hour Children Family Service of Westchester Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Housing Works Inc. Federation Employment and Kulanu Hudson Guild Guidance Service (FEGS) Lakewood Community Services Human Development Services of Fifth Avenue Center for Counseling Westchester Lawyers for Children and Psychotherapy Human Resources Administration Leadership Program (at Forensic Health Services HIV/AIDS Services Grand/Roosevelt/Taft/Tilden Fort Washington Houses Services Administration (HASA) High Schools) for the Elderly Hunter College of CUNY League for the Hard of Hearing Fountain House Idle Hour Elementary School Legal Services for Children Four Winds Hospital In Motion, Inc. Lenox Hill Neighborhood Friends of Island Academy Association Institute for Community Living Full Circle Health Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Institute for Human Identity Gay Men’s Health Crisis Transgender Community Center Interfaith Medical Center Girls, Inc.

FIELD INSTRUCTION IN SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES 28 Lexington School and Center for the New York City Administration for New York City Department of Deaf Children’s Services Education/School for the Physical City Liberation Programs, Inc. New York City Department of Education/Brandeis High School New York City Department of Long Island College Hospital Education/Taft High School New York City Department of Long Island University BOCES Education/Global Enterprise New York City Department of High School High School Education/Washington Irving Lower Eastside Service Center High School New York City Department of Lutheran Medical Center Education/Harlem Day Charter New York City Employee Maimonides Medical Center School Assistance Program Manhattan Psychiatric Center New York City Department of New York City Human Resources Education/Institute for Administration Member Assistance Program (MAP) Collaborative Education New York Counseling and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer New York City Department of Guidance Center Education/La Guardia High New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Mental Health Association of New School New York Foundation for Senior York City, Inc. New York City Department of Citizens Mental Health Association of Education/Long Island City High Rockland County, Inc. School New York Foundling Hospital Mental Health Association of New York City Department of New York Methodist Hospital Westchester Education/Pablo Neruda High New York-Presbyterian Hospital School Mental Health Providers of Western New York-Presbyterian Queens New York City Department of Hospital/Westchester Education/Passages Academy Mercy First Division/Payne Whitney New York City Department of Mercy Medical Center New York Psychotherapy and Education/P.S. 3 Counseling Center Metropolitan Center for Mental New York City Department of Health, Inc. New York Society for the Education/P.S. 39 Prevention of Cruelty to Children Metropolitan Council on Jewish New York City Department of Poverty New York State Psychiatric Education/P.S. 48 (Joseph R. Institute Metropolitan Hospital Center Drake School) New York University Child Study Metropolitan Jewish Health System New York City Department of Center Education/P.S. 84 Montefiore Medical New York University Counseling Center/Psychiatry Department New York City Department of Service Education/P.S. 123 Montefiore Medical Center/Social New York University Hospital for Work Department New York City Department of Joint Diseases Education/P.S. 154 Mothers and Fathers Aligned New York University Medical Saving Kids (MASK) New York City Department of Center Education/P.S. 184M (Shuang Mount Carmel Guild Catholic Wen School) New York University School of Community Services Law/Family Defense Clinic New York City Department of Mountainside Hospital Education/P.S. 208 (Elsa Ebeling Newton Street School Mt. Sinai Medical Center School) North Babylon Unified School Mt. Sinai/Sexual Assault and New York City Department of District Violence Intervention (SAVI) Education/P.S. 244 North Shore-Long Island Jewish Program New York City Department of Health System/Schneider National Institute for the Education/Renaissance Charter Children’s Hospital Psychotherapies, Inc. School North Shore-Long Island Jewish Neighborhood Counseling Center New York City Department of Health System/The Zucker Education/Samuel Randall School Hillside Hospital New Alternatives for Children New York City Department of Northern Valley Regional High New York Asian Women’s Center Education/Satellite Academy School New York Association for New Nyack Hospital/Employee Americans (NYANA) Assistance Program

FIELD INSTRUCTION IN SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES 29 Ohel/Bais Ezra Shorefront Jewish Community Ulster County Mental Health Council Services Parkside School Shorefront Jewish Geriatric Center Union Settlement Associates Partnership with Children, Inc. Side by Side Community School United Cerebral Palsy of NYC, Inc. Path Inc. Somerset Medical Center University of Medicine and Pathways to Housing Dentistry of New Soundview-Throgs Neck Pederson-Krag Center Jersey/University Behavioral Community Mental Health Health Clinic (UMDNJ/UBHC) Peninsula Counseling Center Center Urban Pathways Phoenix House South Beach Psychiatric Center Vantage Health System Planned Parenthood of New York South Nassau Communities City Hospital VCS, Inc. Postgraduate Center for Mental South Orange and Maplewood Veritas Prevention Services Health School District Veterans Affairs/Bronx Pratt Institute St. Francis Counseling Center Veterans Affairs/Harbor Health Project Hospitality, Inc. St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Care System Center Project Tova Veterans Affairs/Hudson Valley Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study St. Mark’s Head Start Health Care System Montrose Center (PPSC) St. Mark’s Place Institute for Mental Veterans Affairs/Lyons Health, Inc. Psychotherapy and Spirituality Veterans Affairs/Veterans Center Institute St. Mary’s Hospital/Community Visiting Nurse Service of New York Puerto Rican Family Institute Mental Health Center Washington Square Institute Putnam Family and Community St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical West Bergen Center for Children Services Center and Youth Putnam/Northern Westchester St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical West End Day School BOCES Center/Bayley Seton Hospital Westchester Jewish Community Queens Hospital Center St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center/Mary Immaculate Service Ramapo College Center for Health Hospital Western Queens Consultation and Counseling St. Vincent’s Hospital Center Red Hook Community Justice Westside Federation for Senior Center St. Vincent’s Hospital/Westchester Housing Regal Heights Rehabilitation and St. Vincent’s Services Women’s Prison Association Health Care Center State University of New Woodside Elementary School Rehabilitation Support Services York/Downstate Medical Center/University Hospital of YAI/National Institute for People Riverdale Mental Health Center Brooklyn with Disabilities Roberto Clemente Family Guidance State University of New York/State Yeshiva of Spring Valley Program College of Optometry YMCA Counseling Service Rockland Psychiatric Center Staten Island Mental Health Youth Consultation Service Safe Horizon Society, Inc. Youth Empowerment Mission, Inc. Safe Space Staten Island University Hospital Sagamore Children’s Psychiatric Success Counseling Services, Inc. Center Summit Oaks Hospital Samaritan Village, Inc. Tempo Group SCO Family of Services The Child Center of New York Seamen’s Society for Children and Training Institute for Mental Families Health Search and Care Transitional Services for New York, Selfhelp Community Services, Inc. Inc. Senior Action in a Gay TRI Center, Inc. Environment (SAGE)

FIELD INSTRUCTION IN SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES 30 NEW YORK UNIVERSITY BULLETIN 2008-2010 8 Bachelor of Science Program

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES ...... 32

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS AND COURSES ...... 32 Liberal Arts ...... 32 Pre-Social Work Major ...... 33 Social Work Major ...... 33 Sample Course of Study ...... 34 Residence Requirement ...... 34 Social Work Minor and Individual Courses ...... 34 Minor and Dual Major ...... 34

ADMISSION ...... 35

TUITION, EXPENSES, AND FINANCIAL AID ...... 38 8 Bachelor of Science Program Dina J. Rosenfeld, B.A., M.S., D.S.W., Director, B.S. Program

he Silver School of Social Work mit many choices. You can enter the field offers an undergraduate program immediately after graduation, pursue graduate (HEGIS code number 2104) lead- studies, or combine the two. As your profes- ing to the Bachelor of Science sional career develops, you may choose to work Tdegree that provides students with a combina- directly with individuals and families in public tion of liberal arts and social work education. A and voluntary agencies, or you may choose a Bachelor of Science program with a concentra- career in community organization, law, occupa- tion in social work equips you with the founda- tional therapy, teaching, human resources, tion skills required by the full spectrum of administration, or social planning. You may federal, state, city, and private agencies. To be a choose to use your talents, skills, and interests social worker requires empathy and self- working with spouses of terminally ill patients, awareness, an understanding of the social prob- educating the community about health issues, lems that affect people, and a commitment to counseling families and children, or improving the ethics of a challenging and satisfying profes- social conditions. Whatever your ultimate goal, sion. At the Silver School of Social Work, you the School will prepare you with a solid profes- can translate your social concerns into a professional foundation. sional career of helping people in need: a child The School’s program is fully accredited by in foster care, a teenage mother, an isolated the Council on Social Work Education. elderly person, a developmentally challenged Through a program of between 600 and 700 adolescent. You will gain an in-depth under- hours of on-site field learning in agencies standing of many of the complex social prob- throughout the metropolitan area, undergradu- lems of our time—unemployment, poverty, ates have the kind of social work experience inadequate health resources and child welfare usually found only at the graduate level. services, adolescent violence, alcohol and drug Because of the extensive professional train- abuse—problems that exist in every stratum of ing you receive as an undergraduate, if you society. You will also learn what can be done to wish, you may be able to earn a master’s degree alleviate some of these problems. The School with only one additional year of study. If, on will help you acquire the professional training the other hand, you want to go to work imme- you need to become a qualified and effective diately upon graduation, you will be well pre- social work practitioner. pared to enter your profession. The undergraduate program at the Silver School of Social Work is broad enough to per-

Degree All candidates are required to com- the student and is fundamental to The 64 credits of liberal arts plete 129 credits in three areas as the basic understanding of social will be taken from the ﬁelds of Requirements described below. work. These courses, offered at the humanities, social sciences, and and Courses College of Arts and Science, satisfy human biology. Students must com- LIBERAL ARTS the University’s liberal arts require- plete the following requirements The liberal arts foundation of this ments for the Bachelor of Science satisfactorily. program broadens the perspective of degree. They are completed prior to the social work major.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM 32 Liberal Arts Core Credits utilization of audiovisual materials, Human Behavior in the Social (20 credits) field observations, and experiential Environment II exercises. S03.0022 4 credits. Prerequisite: Writing workshops 8 S03.0021. Introduction to Psychology 4 SOCIAL WORK MAJOR Introduction to Sociology 4 (57 CREDITS) Social Work Practice I Human Biology 4 Courses in the social work major S03.0031 4 credits. Open only to majors. Corequisite: S03.0041. Liberal Arts Course core are designed to (1) cover the Distribution content areas relevant to social work (44 credits) values, knowledge, and practice and Social Work Practice II (2) merge classroom and field prac- S03.0032 4 credits. Open only to Humanities 12 tice so that content and experience majors. Prerequisite: S03.0031. Social Sciences 16 are joined into a single body of Corequisite: S03.0042. Unrestricted Electives 16 knowledge and skills. A student’s selection of specific The content areas covered by Field Experience courses is made with the approval of these courses are the following: S03.0040 5 credits. the Silver School of Social Work 1. Human behavior in the social adviser. environment Field Instruction I and II 2. Research methodology S03.0041,0042 12 credits. Open only PRE-SOCIAL WORK MAJOR 3. Social welfare programs and to majors. Prerequisite: S03.0046. (8 CREDITS) policies Corequisites: S03.0031,0032. This introductory core of two 4. Social work practice Ethnocultural Issues in Social courses is of paramount importance 5. Fieldwork Work Practice to the beginning student. Planned Courses in social work practice S03.0055 4 credits. for the freshman and sophomore are closely integrated with super- years, the core is taught by Silver vised social agency experience so Electives School of Social Work faculty. These that the student has the opportunity courses are designed to help begin- to apply in practice the knowledge The remaining 8 credits in the ning students test their capacity and and skills learned in the classroom. social work major are electives. motivation for careers in social work. Field placements are designed Recent examples of elective courses around two objectives: offered are listed below. Introduction to Social Work and 1. Placement of students in substan- Social Welfare tive areas of interest (e.g., child wel- Independent Study S03.0001 4 credits. fare, medical social work, public S03.0025 Variable credits. This course provides an overview of welfare, corrections, aging, etc.). the social work profession. It orients 2. Placement of students in agency Society and Mental Health the student to the value system and settings having familiarity with and S03.0052 4 credits. goals of social work and examines interest in the baccalaureate social the various professional modalities worker. Services to Children and Families of work with individuals, families, S03.0053 4 credits. groups, and the community. Required Courses Different agencies and fields of prac- Social Services and Health Care tice are presented with a focus on Of the 57 credits needed to com- S03.0054 4 credits. the role of the generalist social plete the social work major, 49 worker and the social service deliv- must be earned from the courses ery system. Through guest speakers listed below. Social Services for the Aged and special assignments, students S03.0056 4 credits. have the opportunity to test their Social Welfare Programs and interest in, and suitability for, the Policies I Advocacy and Community field of social work. S03.0011 4 credits. Organization S03.0057 4 credits. Skills in Interpersonal Social Work Research Communication S03.0012 4 credits. Contemporary Families S03.0002 4 credits. S03.0059 4 credits. This course promotes interpersonal Social Welfare Programs and sensitivity, observational skills, and Policies II Social Work and Substance Abuse beginning interviewing ability. S03.0013 4 credits. Prerequisite: S03.0060 4 credits. Content includes the basic tools of S03.0011. intervention such as attuned listen- Social Work with the Chronically ing, appropriate questioning and Human Behavior in the Social Ill and Dying support, empathic understanding, Environment I S03.0061 4 credits. and self-awareness. A variety of sim- S03.0021 4 credits. ulated and actual person-to-person Social Work and Family Violence situations are presented through S03.0062 4 credits.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM 33 Global Perspectives in Interna- Second Semester SOCIAL WORK MINOR tional Social Policy Human Society and AND INDIVIDUAL S03.0066 4 credits. Culture V14.0001 COURSES Music in Society V71.0004 Students in the College of Arts and Social Justice and Peacemaking Science may enroll in the minor in S03.0067 4 credits. Theories of Personality V89.0031 social work given jointly by the Political Theory V53.0100 Silver School of Social Work and the Service Learning Through Com- College of Arts and Science. The munity Engagement Junior minor consists of four courses, to be S03.0068 2 credits. selected in consultation with the First Semester program director. Students with a SAMPLE COURSE OF Human Behavior in the social work minor may not enroll in STUDY Social Environment I S03.0021 Social Work Practice I and II or in The following is a sample schedule. Skills in Interpersonal Field Instruction I and II. Required social work courses (those Communication1 S03.0002 Students enrolled in other schools in the University are invited beginning with the letter S) follow Human Physiology V23.0004 this pattern. Required liberal arts to register for courses given in the courses cover two semesters of Ethnocultural Issues in Silver School of Social Work for English composition, introductory Social Work Practice S03.0055 which they have the appropriate edu- courses in sociology and psychology, cational background. Permission to and a human biology course; stu- Second Semester register for the minor in social work dents must also select elective Human Behavior in the or for undergraduate social work courses in the humanities and in the Social Environment II S03.0022 courses must be obtained from the social and behavioral sciences. The Social Work Research S03.0012 director of the undergraduate social liberal arts courses, an essential base work program, One Washington for the social work curriculum, are Field Experience S03.0040 Square North, 212-998-5944. prerequisites for the social work Social Work Elective major. The following liberal arts MINOR AND DUAL MAJOR courses are used for illustration only Senior Students majoring in social work since they will vary in accordance with and enrolled in the undergraduate student preference. Elective options First Semester social work program may minor in a and courses vary from year to year. Social Welfare Programs subject offered by another depart- and Policies I S03.0011 ment at New York University. All Freshman Social Work Practice I S03.0031 social work requirements for a First Semester major and all requirements for the Field Instruction I S03.0041 minor must be met, no course cred- Introduction to Social Work Elective its may be applied twice to both the Social Work S03.0001 major and the minor, and the appro- Writing the Essay V40.0100 Second Semester priate departmental permissions are Introduction to Sociology V93.0001 Social Welfare Programs to be obtained. and Policies II S03.0013 Students majoring in social History of Western Art V43.0001 Social Work Practice II S03.0032 work and enrolled in the undergraduate social work program may have Second Semester Field Instruction II S03.0042 a second major offered by another Prose Composition: Social Work Elective department at New York Service Learning Y01.2005 University. All requirements for Introduction to both majors must be met, no course Psychology V89.0001 RESIDENCE credits may be applied twice to the REQUIREMENT Introduction to two majors, and the appropriate Philosophy V83.0001 Students enrolled for degree pro- departmental permissions are to be grams at New York University are obtained. Power and Politics expected to take their courses, in America V53.0300 including summer school, at New York University. Exceptions are Sophomore considered by the program director First Semester on a case-by-case basis and must be approved in advance. Skills in Interpersonal Communication S03.0002 Social Psychology V93.0201 History of Western Civilization V57.0001 1For transfer students entering in the junior year. Literature Elective

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM 34 Admission Applicants for undergraduate admis- • All required testing should be Although the foregoing pattern Office of Undergraduate Admissions sion to the Silver School of Social completed and results forwarded is preferred for admission of enter- Telephone: 212-998-4500 Work are admitted as freshmen and electronically by the testing ing freshmen, an applicant may be admissions.nyu.edu as transfer students. The applicant’s agency to the Undergraduate considered in exceptional cases on capacity for successful undergraduate Admissions Processing Center. the basis of the General Educational work is measured through careful Development (GED) Test. A high • Recommendations. consideration of secondary school school transcript may also be and/or college records; scores on • Personal Statement/Essay. required. standardized tests; recommendations • Transfers only: Required interview from guidance counselors, teachers, at the Silver School of Social Work CAMPUS VISITS and others; and the essay. for those who have completed 48 All prospective students and their par- Students at the Silver School of or more college credits. An inter- ents are invited to visit the New York Social Work are drawn from a view is arranged only after aca- University campus. Opportunities to highly selective applicant pool that, demic materials are received by tour the University, to meet students University-wide, hails from all 50 the admissions office. and faculty, and to attend classes are states and over 130 foreign coun- available to interested students. tries. Each applicant is reviewed Candidates are urged to complete Both high school and college carefully to identify academic and file their applications by the students wishing to discuss the strength, potential for intellectual stated deadline (see page 36 for choice of a college, the transfer growth and creativity, and promise application filing deadlines). No process, or the academic programs of fully utilizing the special offer- admission decision will be made without are invited to attend an information ings of the University and the city. complete information. The Office of session conducted by the Office of Each applicant’s record is con- Undergraduate Admissions reserves Undergraduate Admissions at the sidered objectively and is evaluated the right to substitute or waive par- Jeffrey S. Gould Welcome Center, for participation in extracurricular ticular admissions requirements at located at 50 West Fourth Street. and community services, in addition the discretion of the Admissions The Office of Undergraduate to scholarly pursuits. Committee. Admissions holds daily information The School welcomes a diversity Freshman candidates for sessions and conducts campus tours, of undergraduates from all eco- September admission and transfer Monday through Friday, except dur- nomic, social, and geographic back- candidates for summer and September ing University holidays, and on grounds. Applicants who are neither admission are notified approximately select Saturdays in the fall. Visit the U.S. citizens nor permanent resi- April 1. Early decision candidates are undergraduate admissions Web site dents of the United States should notified beginning in the middle of at admissions.nyu.edu or call 212- see pages 52-53. December. Transfer candidates for 998-4524 to make an appointment January admission are notified begin- for an information session and tour. THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS ning November 15. Although interviews are not All candidates for undergraduate available, a visit to the campus is admission to the Silver School of RECOMMENDED HIGH strongly recommended. Applicants Social Work should send the follow- SCHOOL PREPARATION will be notified if an interview is ing to the Undergraduate Admissions The quality of an applicant’s second- required by the Office of Processing Center, New York ary school record is considered to be Undergraduate Admissions. University, 665 Broadway, 11th more important than a prescribed It is suggested that reservations Floor, New York, NY 10012-2339: pattern of courses. Sound preparation, be made well in advance of your visit. • The Undergraduate Application however, should include English, for Admission (online application with heavy emphasis on writing; only at admissions.nyu.edu) or the social studies; foreign language; NYU GUEST Common Application (online or mathematics; and laboratory sciences. ACCOMMODATIONS paper version). The Admissions Committee pays par- Prospective students and their fami- ticular attention to the number of lies visiting New York are invited to • Supplement is required for appli- honors, AP, and IB courses the appli- stay in Club Quarters, a private hotel cants using the Common cant has completed in high school. convenient to the University. Located Application. The minimum requirements for in a newly renovated turn-of-the- • Nonrefundable $65.00 applica- consideration are as follows: 4 years of 19th-century building in New York’s tion fee ($75.00 for international English, 3-4 years of social studies, 3-4 historic Financial District, the hotel students and U.S. citizens living years of academic mathematics, 3-4 offers concierge services, a health abroad). years of laboratory sciences, and 2-3 club, and room service, among other years of foreign language. Please note • Official high school and/or college amenities. If space is available, week- that these are minimum requirements end University guests may also stay records for courses for which aca- for consideration. The students most demic credit has been earned (and at the midtown Club Quarters, competitive for admission will located in a landmark building that General Educational Development exceed these minimums. test scores, if applicable). is close to shopping, Broadway the- It is strongly recommended that atres, and Rockefeller Center. For you continue mathematics and lan- information and reservations, call guage courses in your senior year of 212-575-0006. high school.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM 35 REQUIRED TESTING ADMISSION APPLICATION ered under the Early Decision Plan. Freshman applicants must take the FILING DEADLINES All early decision applicants must submit scores from two SAT Subject SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT For entrance in September, appli- Tests. Every applicant whose native (with Writing Test) and have official cations for admission, including all language is not English must take the scores sent directly from the testing required supporting credentials, Test of English as a Foreign Language agency to the University. Freshman must be received by January 1 for (TOEFL) or the International English applicants must also submit scores freshman applicants, by April 1 for Language Testing System (IELTS) from two SAT Subject Tests. The test transfer applicants, and by November 1 exam. Under the Early Decision Plan, booklets will provide a space in for early decision applicants. students should submit their applica- which applicants who want their For entrance in January tion, all supporting credentials, and scores sent to New York University (transfer applicants only), applica- all standardized test scores no later may enter the appropriate code num- tions for admission, including all than November 1. ber. For the SAT, the University’s required supporting credentials, In addition, each applicant must code number is 2562. For the ACT, must be received by November 1. complete on the application a the code number is 2838. For entrance in the summer signed statement agreeing that he Arrangements to take these sessions (transfer applicants only), or she will withdraw any applica- examinations should be made dur- applications should be received by tions submitted to other colleges if ing senior year in high school and April 1. Some programs may have accepted by New York University. one month prior to the examination earlier deadlines. Another form must be signed by date. It is recommended that appli- Applications for admission received the student, parent, and counselor cants seeking September admission after these dates will be considered only agreeing to the early decision com- should take the SAT Reasoning Test if space remains in the program desired. or ACT (with Writing Test) exami- mitment to enroll if admitted to nations during the preceding NYU. Action on these applications FINANCIAL AID will be taken by the Office of October, November, or December. APPLICATION Transfer students must submit Undergraduate Admissions begin- SAT or ACT scores if the test was After the admission decision is made ning in mid-December. taken during their enrollment in high and the appropriate financial aid Early decision candidates who school. If the transfer student has applications are submitted, a request are also applicants for financial aid fewer than 32 credits or one year of for financial aid is considered. must submit the NYU Early college work, he or she must submit All students applying for any Decision Financial Aid Application SAT or ACT scores even if the test federal financial aid must file the by November 1, so that the University was not taken while enrolled in high Free Application for Federal will be able to provide a financial aid school. We encourage all transfer Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA estimate for need- and merit-based applicants to submit SAT II scores. is the only application students assistance by the early decision noti- International students who are must complete to be considered for fication date. The application is in an area where the ACT (with most student aid programs. We rec- included with the Application for Writing Test) is not offered must ommend that students apply elec- Undergraduate Admission, which take the SAT. If English is not your tronically; see our NYU Web site at can be found online at admissions.nyu native language and if your primary www.nyu.edu/financial.aid. There is .edu/applying.for.admissions. Early language of instruction has not been no fee charged to file the FAFSA. decision applicants must also file the in English, you should also take the Students must include the NYU Free Application for Federal Student Test of English as a Foreign federal school code number 002785 Aid (FAFSA) by February 15. Language (TOEFL) or the Inter- in the school section of the FAFSA national English Language Testing to ensure that their submitted infor- TRANSFER APPLICANTS System (IELTS) exam. mation is transmitted by the proces- A student may be admitted by Information concerning the sor to New York University. transfer from another college in TOEFL may be obtained by writing New York State residents should September, January, or May. (See directly to TOEFL/ETS, P.O. also complete the separate application The Admissions Process, page 35.) Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541, for the Tuition Assistance Program Credit will be granted for most col- U.S.A., or by visiting the Web site (TAP); for information, visit legiate work completed with a at www.toefl.org. For information on www.nyu.edu/financial.aid/tap.html. grade of C or better within the past the IELTS, visit www.ielts.org. Students from other states may be 10 years that satisfies degree Detailed information on the required to complete separate applica- requirements and that falls within SATs may be obtained from the tions for their state programs if their the residency requirement, with the College Board, 45 Columbus state grants can be used at New York exception of certain courses of a Avenue, New York, NY 10023- University. vocational nature or courses not 6917; telephone: 212-713-8000; consistent with the educational www.collegeboard.com. Detailed infor- EARLY DECISION PLAN objectives of the School. Within mation on the ACT may be FOR HIGH SCHOOL these provisions, applicants from obtained from ACT, 500 ACT SENIORS regionally accredited colleges are Drive, P.O. Box 168, Iowa City, IA Entering freshmen with clearly eligible for admission. 52243-0168; telephone: 319-337- acceptable high school records and Except when specifically noted, 1270; www.act.org. SAT Reasoning Test or ACT (with the general procedures described for Writing Test) scores may be consid- entering freshmen apply to all appli-

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM 36 cants seeking to transfer from other their last attendance at New York The maximum number of cred- two-year or four-year regionally University must complete the regu- its allowed toward the degree accredited institutions. Transfer lar application for undergraduate requirements of the Silver School of applicants must submit official admission and submit an official Social Work that are a result of any credentials from all institutions transcript. possible combination of nonresident attended, including secondary special examination programs shall school transcripts. Transfer appli- INTERNATIONAL not exceed 32. cants who took the SAT or ACT APPLICANTS exams while in high school should Applicants who are neither U.S. cit- Advanced Placement submit their test results as part of izens nor permanent residents (AP) Program their application. Transfer applicants should see pages 52-53. who did not take these exams while New York University participates in in high school and have been in col- the Advanced Placement Program lege less than one year (or have fewer ADVANCED STANDING of the College Entrance Examina- than 32 credits of college work) Credit may be awarded for satisfaction Board. In accordance with New must take one of these tests and sub- tory work completed at another York University policy, if test mit their results to NYU. An inter- accredited college or university. results are 5 or 4, depending on the view at the Silver School of Social When a transfer applicant is admit- subject examination, the student Work is required for all transfer ted to the Silver School of Social may receive college credit toward applicants who have completed 48 Work, the applicant’s records are the degree and may not take the or more credits. examined carefully to determine corresponding college-level course To be eligible for a degree, a how much, if any, advanced stand- for credit. transfer student must complete at ing will be granted. Each individual For additional information, least 48 credits with an average of course completed elsewhere is eval- students should consult the Office 2.0 or higher in courses during two uated. Grades of C or better or of Undergraduate Admissions at or more regular terms. For full grades above the lowest passing admissions.nyu.edu or call 212- details, see Degree Requirements mark (no credit is awarded for 998-4500. and Courses, pages 32-34. grades of C-) must have been earned in transfer courses in order to be International Baccalaureate (IB) TRANSFER APPLICANTS applied toward degree require- The School recognizes for advanced WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY ments. Transfer students must fulfill standing credit, higher-level examina- residency requirements for the Students who wish to transfer from tions passed with grades of 6 or 7. No degree. See Degree Requirements credit is granted for standard-level one school to another within the and Courses, pages 32-34. University must file an Internal examinations. Official reports must be A tentative statement of submitted to the Undergraduate Transfer application online advanced standing is provided to (admissions.nyu.edu) prior to the Admissions Processing Center for each student upon notification of review. application deadline (November 1 for admission to the School. A final the spring term and March 1 for the statement of advanced standing is summer or fall term). An interview Maturity Certificate provided during the student’s first Examinations at the Silver School of Social Work semester of matriculation. may be necessary for transfer appli- Course work taken 10 years or The School will consider the results cants who have completed 48 or more prior to matriculation may not of certain foreign maturity certifi- more credits. be transferable and is reviewed by cate examinations for advanced the Silver School of Social Work. standing credit, i.e., British “A” lev- READMISSION OF els, French Baccalauréat, German FORMER STUDENTS CREDIT BY Abitur, Italian Maturità, or the Any former student who has been EXAMINATION Federal Swiss Maturity Certificate. out of attendance for more than two Official reports must be submitted The Advanced Placement Program to the Undergraduate Admissions consecutive terms and who wishes to (AP) (College Entrance Examina- return to the Silver School of Social Processing Center. For information tion Board), the International regarding the possibility of Work must apply for readmission. Baccalaureate (IB) Program, and the Applications for readmission are advanced standing credit for other results of some foreign maturity cer- maturity certificates, please contact available online (admissions.nyu.edu). tificate examinations enable under- Requests for readmission should be the Office of Undergraduate graduate students to receive credit Admissions. received by the following dates: toward the bachelor’s degree on the August 1 for the fall term, December 1 basis of performance in college-level for the spring term, and April 1 for examinations or proficiency exami- the summer term. nations related to the School’s Students who have attended degree requirements, subject to the another college or university since approval of the School.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM 37 Tuition, When estimating the cost of a uni- Students who receive awards Summer term 376.00 versity education, students should after registration will receive a (only for students who Expenses, and consider two factors: (1) the total check from the University after the did not register in the Financial Aid cost of tuition, fees, and materials New York State payment has been preceding term) related to a particular program plus received by the Office of the Bursar Comprehensive Health Insurance costs directly related to the choice of and the Office of the University Benefit Plan1, 2 (international living style (residence hall, apart- Registrar has confirmed eligibility. students automatically enrolled; all ment, commuting costs); and (2) others can select) financial aid that may be available Tuition from a variety of sources. Annual $2,170.00 Tuition, 12 to 18 points, This section provides informa- flat rate, per term $17,615.00 Fall term 838.00 tion on both of these distinct but related topics. Nonreturnable registration Spring term 1,332.00 and services fee for flat rate, (coverage for the spring TUITION, FEES, AND per term 1,071.00 and summer terms) EXPENSES For each point taken in excess Summer term 589.00 (only for students who The following is the schedule of fees of 18, per point, per term (includes a nonreturnable did not register in the established by the Board of Trustees preceding term) of New York University for the year registration and services 2008-2009. The Board of Trustees fee of $58.00) 1,096.00 Stu-Dent Plan (dental service reserves the right to alter this Other students, tuition, through NYU’s College of Dentistry) schedule without notice. per point $1,038.00 Primary member $225.00 Note that the registration and Fall term 2008 services fee covers memberships, Partner 225.00 dues, etc., to the student’s class Nonreturnable registration Dependent (under age 16) 80.00 and services fee, first point 395.00 organization and entitles the stu- Renewal membership 185.00 dent to membership in such Nonreturnable registration Late payment of tuition fee University activities as are sup- and services fee, per point, for (other than late registration) $25.00 ported by this allocation and to registration after first point 58.00 receive regularly those University Late registration fee Spring term 2009 and college publications that are commencing with the supported in whole or in part by the Nonreturnable registration second week of classes $50.00 student activities fund. It also and services fee, first point 408.00 includes the University’s health Late registration fee Nonreturnable registration services, emergency and accident commencing with the and services fee, per point, for coverage, and technology fee. fifth week of classes $100.00 registration after first point 58.00 All fees are payable at the time Penalty fee $20.00 of registration. The Office of the Maintenance of matriculation Bursar is located at 25 West Fourth General Fees fee, per term $30.00 Street. Checks and drafts are to be Application fee for admission Nonreturnable registration drawn to the order of New York (nonreturnable) $65.00 University for the exact amount of and services fee the tuition and fees required. In the Application fee for admission Fall term 337.00 case of overpayment, the balance is for international students Spring term 350.00 refunded on request by filing a and U.S. citizens living refund application in the Office of abroad (nonreturnable) $75.00 Makeup examination $20.00 the Bursar. Deposit upon under- A fee will be charged if payment graduate acceptance Estimate of Expenses for Full- is not made by the due date indi- (nonreturnable) $500.00 Time Undergraduate Students cated on the student’s statement. Basic Health Insurance Benefit The unpaid balance of a stu- See the New York University Office Plan1, 2 (all undergraduate students dent’s account is also subject to an of Financial Aid Web site at registering for 9 points or more per interest charge of 12 percent per www.nyu.edu/financial.aid. term automatically enrolled; all oth- annum from the first day of class ers can select) until payment is received. Holders of New York State Annual $1,388.00 Tuition Assistance Program Awards Fall term 536.00 will be allowed credit toward their tuition fees in the amount of their Spring term 852.00 entitlement, provided they are New (coverage for the spring and summer terms) 1Waiver option available. York State residents, are enrolled on 2Students automatically enrolled in the Basic a full-time basis, and present with Plan or the Comprehensive Plan can change their schedule/bill the Award between plans or waive the plan entirely (and Certificate for the applicable term. show proof of other acceptable health insurance).

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM 38 DEFERRED PAYMENT fall and spring plans. Monthly with student loans or Federal Work- PLAN statements will be mailed by Study employment. To ensure that TuitionPay, and all payments should maximum sources of available sup- The Deferred Payment Plan allows be made directly to them. For addi- port will be investigated, students you to pay 50 percent of your net tional information, contact must apply for financial aid by the balance due for the current term on TuitionPay at 800-635-0120 or appropriate deadline. the payment due date and defer the visit the NYU Bursar Web site at It is the student’s responsibility remaining 50 percent until later in www.nyu.edu/bursar. to supply true, accurate, and com- the semester. This plan is available plete information to the Office of to students who meet the following Financial Aid and to notify the office eligibility requirements: TUITION INSURANCE NYU encourages all students to immediately of any changes or cor- • Matriculated and registered for purchase tuition insurance in case a rections in his or her financial situa- 6 or more points withdrawal after the refund period tion, enrollment status, or housing • Without a previously unsatisfac- becomes necessary. For more infor- status, including tuition remission tory University credit record mation, please contact A.W.G. benefits, outside scholarships and grants, and state-supported, prepaid Interest (finance charges) will accrue Dewar, Inc., Four Batterymarch college savings plans. beginning from the first day of class Park, Quincy, MA 02169; 617-774- A student who has received a at 12 percent per annum (1 percent 1555; www.tuitionrefundplan.com. financial aid award must inform the per month) on the unpaid balance. For Arrears Policy, Diploma Silver School of Social Work and the A $25.00 late fee will be assessed if Arrears Policy, Withdrawal and Office of Financial Aid if he or she deferred payments are made after Refund of Tuition, and the Refund subsequently decides to decline all the due date. For additional infor- Period Schedule, see General or part of that award. To neglect to mation, please contact the Office of Information for All Programs, pages do so prevents use of the award by the Bursar at 212-998-2806. 51-54. another student. If a student has not claimed his or her award (has not TUITIONPAY PLAN FINANCIAL AID enrolled) by the close of regular (not TuitionPay is a payment plan New York University awards finan- late) registration and has not administered by Sallie Mae. The cial aid in an effort to help students obtained written permission from plan is open to all NYU students meet the difference between their his or her school and the Office of with the exception of the SCPS non- own resources and the cost of educa- Financial Aid for an extension, the credit division. This interest-free tion. All awards are subject to avail- award may be canceled, and the stu- plan allows for all or a portion of a ability of funds and the student’s dent may become ineligible to student’s educational expenses demonstrated need. Renewal of receive scholarship or fellowship aid (including tuition, fees, room, and assistance depends on annual reeval- in future years. board) to be paid in monthly uation of a student’s need, the avail- Determination of financial need installments. ability of funds, the successful is also based on the number of The traditional University completion of the previous year, and courses for which the student indi- billing cycle consists of one large satisfactory progress toward com- cates he or she intends to register. A lump sum payment due at the pletion of degree requirements. In change in registration therefore may beginning of each semester. addition, students must meet the necessitate an adjustment in finan- TuitionPay is a budget plan that published filing deadlines. Detailed cial aid. enables a family to spread payments information about financial aid is over the course of the academic year. forwarded with the admission appli- How to Apply By enrolling in this plan, you cation and is also available on the Students must submit the Free spread your fall semester tuition Office of Financial Aid Web site at payments over a four-month period Application for Federal Student Aid www.nyu.edu/financial.aid. A concise (FAFSA), and later, New York State (June through September) and your summary is also included in the spring semester tuition payment residents must also complete the NYU Student’s Guide, available from preprinted New York State Tuition over another four-month period the Student Resource Center, (November through February). Assistance Program (TAP) applica- Kimmel Center for University tion, which is mailed automatically With this plan, you budget the Life, 60 Washington Square South, cost of your tuition and/or housing, to the student by the New York Suite 210. State Higher Education Services after deducting any financial aid you Many awards are granted purely will be receiving and/or any pay- Corporation (HESC) after the FAFSA on the basis of scholastic merit, is processed. (The TAP application is ments you have made directly to while others are based on financial NYU. also available on the Internet when need. It is frequently possible to using FAFSA on the Web. See A nonrefundable enrollment fee receive a combination of awards of $50.00 is required when apply- www.nyu.edu/financial.aid/tap.html.) based on both. University scholar- The FAFSA (available online at ing for the fall/spring TuitionPay ships or fellowships may be granted Plan. You must enroll in both the www.fafsa.ed.gov or from the student’s by themselves or in conjunction current high school or the NYU

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM 39 Office of Financial Aid) is the basic tory progress toward degree require- demic (merit-based) and financial form for all student aid programs. ments, and be in good academic need-based scholarships after Be sure to complete all sections. standing. applying for admission and finan- Students should give permission on Citizenship cial aid. The FAFSA and the admis- the FAFSA for application data to be sions application contain all the sent directly to New York University In order to be eligible for aid from information needed for scholarship (the NYU federal code number is NYU and from federal and state determination. 002785). government sources, students must New York University Merit Students are encouraged to apply be classified either as U.S. citizens Scholarships. The University spon- for financial aid electronically—the or as eligible noncitizens. Students sors scholarships for finalists in the fastest and most accurate method. are considered to be eligible noncit- annual National Merit Scholarship See www.nyu.edu/financial.aid or izens for financial aid purposes if Program. New York University www.fafsa.ed.gov. Entering freshmen one of the following conditions must be listed as the first choice of should submit the application by applies: schools in order to qualify for New February 15 for the fall term or by 1. U.S. permanent resident with an York University Merit Scholarships. November 1 for the spring term. Alien Registration Receipt Card Returning undergraduates and trans- I-551 (“green card”). University Scholars. A select fer students should apply no later 2. Other eligible noncitizen with an number of new freshmen are desig- than March 1. Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) nated as University Scholars based Students requiring summer showing any one of the following on their high school records of financial aid must submit an under- designations: (a) “Refugee,” achievement and service. In addi- graduate summer aid application in (b) “Indefinite Parole,” (c) “Humani- tion to the special academic privi- addition to the FAFSA and the TAP tarian Parole,” (d) “Asylum Granted,” leges accorded to the scholars, they application. The application, avail- or (e) “Cuban-Haitian Entrant.” receive a merit scholarship and able in February, can be obtained Withdrawal additional financial aid, based on from the Financial Aid Web site or Students should follow the official need, up to the amount of tuition. the Office of Financial Aid. academic withdrawal policy The Reynolds Program in Social Complete all applications at least described in this bulletin. Those Entrepreneurship. This program 12 weeks before the beginning of receiving federal aid who withdraw offers 20 graduate fellowships and the term in which funds are needed. completely may be billed for 10 undergraduate scholarships each remaining balances resulting from year. The program is a comprehen- Eligibility the mandatory return of funds to sive initiative designed to equip the the U.S. government. The amount Enrollment next generation of social entrepre- of federal aid “earned” up to that neurial leaders and infrastructure To be considered for financial aid, point is determined by the with- developers and managers with the students must be officially admitted drawal date and a calculation based skills, resources, and networking to NYU or matriculated in a degree on the federally prescribed formula. opportunities needed to help solve program and making satisfactory Generally, federal assistance is society’s most intractable problems academic progress toward degree earned on a pro-rata basis. in sustainable and scalable ways. requirements. Students in certain The graduate fellowship provides up certificate or diploma programs may University-Sponsored and to $50,000 over two years and dedi- also be eligible for consideration. -Administered Programs cated curricular and cocurricular Generally, University-administered activities. The undergraduate schol- aid is awarded to full-time students. Through the generosity of its alumni and other concerned citi- arship provides up to $40,000 over Half-time students (fewer than 12 two years and dedicated curricular but at least 6 credits per semester) zens, as well as from funds supplied by the federal government, the and cocurricular activities. Students may be eligible for a Federal must submit an application for con- Stafford Loan or a Federal PLUS University is able to provide an extensive financial aid program for sideration. For more details, you Loan, but they must also maintain may visit www.nyu.edu/reynolds. satisfactory academic progress. Part- its students. time undergraduate students may Awards are competitive and Loan Program also be eligible for Aid for Part- based on academic achievement, test Federal Perkins Loan Program. Time Study (APTS) (New York scores, and, in most cases, financial New York University administers State residents only—separate need. the Federal Perkins Loan Program, application is necessary) or for Pell Scholarships and Grants supported by the federal govern- Grants. Scholarships and grants awarded by ment. The University determines Renewal Eligibility the University generally range from eligibility for a Perkins Loan based $500 to $25,000. In addition, the on a student’s financial need and Financial aid awards are not auto- availability of funds; students are matically renewed each year. University has established separate scholarship funds for students in considered for this loan when they Continuing students must submit a apply for financial aid. New York Renewal FAFSA each year by the special situations of merit or need. There is no separate application for University generally awards Perkins NYU deadline, continue to demon- Loans to the neediest full-time stu- strate financial need, make satisfac- NYU scholarships. All students are automatically considered for aca- dents only.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM 40 Perkins Loans are made possi- New York State Tuition • Persian Gulf Veterans Tuition ble through a combination of Assistance Program (TAP). Legal Awards resources: an annual allocation from residents of the state of New York • Vietnam Veterans Tuition Awards the U.S. Department of Education, who are enrolled in a full-time (VVTA) a contribution from New York degree program of at least 12 credit University, and repayments by pre- points a term, or the equivalent, • State Aid to Native Americans vious borrowers. may be eligible for awards under • AmeriCorps Educational Award The annual interest rate is cur- this program. The award varies, rently 5 percent, and interest does depending on income and tuition • Volunteer Recruitment Service not accrue while the student cost. Scholarship for Volunteer Fire and remains enrolled at least half time. Students applying for TAP Ambulance Recruits must do so via a FAFSA application • Military Service Recognition Part-Time Employment (see earlier How to Apply section). Scholarship (MSRS) Wasserman Center for Career Return the completed application as Development. Most financial aid States Other Than New York. instructed. Do not send the forms to Some students from outside New award packages include work-study. NYU. For more information about This means that students are eligi- York State may qualify for funds TAP, visit www.nyu.edu/financial.aid/ from their own state scholarship ble to participate in the Federal tap.html. Work-Study Program and may earn programs that can be used at New up to the amount recommended in Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS). York University. Contact your state their award package. Work-Study A financial aid program to help financial aid agency (call 1-800-433- wages are paid directly to the stu- New York State residents pursuing 3243 to get its telephone number dent on a biweekly basis and are part-time undergraduate degree and address) to ask about program normally used for books, transporta- study offers awards in amounts of requirements and application proce- tion, and personal expenses. up to $2,000 per academic year. dures. When you receive an eligibil- It is not necessary to be awarded The amount of an award is deter- ity notice from your state program, work-study earnings in order to use mined by the institution. To be eli- you should submit it to the New the services of the Wasserman gible, the student must have filed a York University Office of Financial Center. All students may use the FAFSA and demonstrated financial Aid in advance of registration. need, must not have exhausted his center as soon as they have paid their Federal Grants and Benefits tuition deposit and may also wish to or her TAP eligibility, must be oth- use the center as a resource for sum- erwise eligible for financial aid, and Pell Grant Program. The Federal mer employment. The Wasserman must be enrolled for 3 to 11 credit Pell Grant Program provides assis- Center for Career Development is points per term. Applications are tance to undergraduate students located at 133 East 13th Street, 2nd available from the Office of who demonstrate financial need Floor; 212-998-4730. Financial Aid or its Web site. The according to economic criteria and application deadline varies; please program requirements established Resident Assistantships. Resident consult the Office of Financial Aid. by the federal government. To be assistants reside in the undergradu- eligible, you must enroll in a degree ate residence halls and are responsi- Additional programs are listed or approved certificate/diploma pro- ble for organizing, implementing, below. For complete information, gram and be matriculated for your and evaluating social and educa- contact the New York Higher first bachelor’s degree. (You are not tional activities. Compensation may Education Services Corporation eligible if you have already com- include room and/or board and/or a (HESC) toll-free at 1-888-697- pleted a bachelor’s degree.) By sub- stipend. Applications and further 4372, or visit the Web site at mitting the Free Application for information may be obtained from www.hesc.com. Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you the Office of Residential Education, • World Trade Center Scholarship also apply for a Federal Pell Grant. New York University, 75 Third Federal Supplemental Avenue, Level C2, New York, NY • New York State Scholarship for Educational Opportunity Grants 10003-5582; 212-998-4311. Academic Excellence • Regents Professional Opportunity (SEOG). These federally funded Scholarships grants are awarded to undergradu- All Other Sources of Aid ates whose financial need is substan- • Awards for Children of Veterans State Grants tial. All FAFSA filers who qualify (CV) are automatically considered for this New York State offers a wide variety grant. However, funds for this proof grants and scholarships to resi- • Robert C. Byrd Honors gram are very limited. dents. Although application is made Scholarship directly to the state and grants are • Memorial Scholarships for Federal Academic awarded by the state, the amount Families of Deceased Firefighters, Competitiveness Grant (ACG). each student is expected to receive is Volunteer Firefighters, Police The Academic Competitiveness estimated and taken into account by Officers, Peace Officers, and Grant (ACG) provides federal assis- the University when assembling the Emergency Medical Service tance to students who are also eligi- student’s financial aid package. Workers ble for a Federal Pell Grant and have financial need. Students must also be

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM 41 U.S. citizens, be enrolled full time, using the capital of lending institu- must begin to repay interest and and be in a two- or four-year under- tions and the administrative facili- principal 60 days after the first loan graduate degree program. They ties of state agencies. These loans are funds are issued. Payment of the must not have previously enrolled in made by independent banks or lend- principal may be deferred if the stu- an undergraduate program and must ing institutions and are generally dent is enrolled at least half time for have been in a rigorous high school insured by both the state and federal the period of the loan. Also, the program or met the standard of rigor governments. interest can be “capitalized” (added via other means as defined by the During the first year of under- to the principal) if desired. Department of Education. The graduate study, the student may Freshmen and sophomores may amount of the award varies, depend- borrow up to a maximum of borrow up to $4,000 each year and ing on whether the student is in his $3,500. In subsequent years, the juniors and seniors up to $5,000 or her first or second year. For stu- amount is increased to $4,500 each year. The total amount bor- dents receiving the ACG in their (sophomores) and $5,500 (juniors rowed in any year may not exceed first year, they must have graduated and seniors). Within these limits, the cost of education minus the from high school after January 1, students may borrow up to the dif- total family contribution and minus 2006. For students receiving ACG ference between the cost of educa- all other financial aid received that in their second year, they must have tion, the family contribution, and year. Stafford loan disbursements are graduated from high school after the total of all financial aid awards. copayable to NYU and the student, January 1, 2005. Returning stu- For dependent students, “family and funds are applied first to any dents must have a cumulative GPA contribution” is derived from the outstanding balance on the stu- of 3.0 or above. Students will incomes of the parents and the student’s account. automatically be reviewed for ACG dent. For graduate students and Stafford Loan Limits. Generally, eligibility each semester. independent undergraduates, family the total debt a student can have Veterans Benefits. Various pro- contribution is based on the outstanding from all Stafford loans grams provide educational benefits incomes of the student and spouse combined is $23,000 as a dependent for spouses, sons, and daughters of (if married). undergraduate student and $46,000 deceased or permanently disabled The subsidized Stafford Student as an independent student (only veterans as well as for veterans and Loan interest rate for all students is $23,000 of this amount may be in in-service personnel who served on fixed at 6.8 percent. Interest does subsidized loans). not accrue, however, nor does repay- active duty in the United States PLUS Loan Program. The federal Armed Forces after January 1, 1955. ment begin, until six months after the borrower ceases to enroll at least PLUS Program enables creditwor- In these programs the amount of thy parents of dependent students benefits varies. half time. An insurance premium of up to to borrow up to an amount equal to Applications and further infor- the cost of education minus all other mation may be obtained from the 1 percent as well as an origination fee of up to 3 percent may be financial aid. No aggregate borrow- student’s regional office of the ing limits apply. Department of Veterans Affairs. deducted from the loan funds. Stafford loan disbursements are The annual interest rate is fixed Additional guidance may be at 8.5 percent. For this reason, eligi- obtained from the Office of the copayable to NYU and the student, and funds are applied first to any ble individuals are strongly encour- University Registrar, 25 West aged to choose a federal PLUS loan Fourth Street, 1st Floor. outstanding balance on the student’s account. before applying for a private educa- Outside Scholarships and Grants tional loan. Repayment of the PLUS Unsubsidized Stafford Student loan typically begins within 60 days Students may be eligible for a pri- Loan Program. For independent after funds are disbursed and may vate scholarship or grant from an undergraduate students and some extend up to 10 years. An origina- outside agency. Some sources to dependent undergraduate students tion fee of up to 3 percent will gen- explore are employers, unions, pro- for whom it is documented that erally be deducted at the time of fessional organizations, and commu- their parents cannot obtain a PLUS disbursement. nity and special interest groups. A loan, the Unsubsidized Federal number of extensive scholarship Stafford Student Loan provides Private Loans search resources is available free on additional loan eligibility beyond A variety of private student loan the Internet, and several are fea- any subsidized Stafford amounts. programs is available to both U.S. tured on the NYU Office of Students must first apply for the and international students attend- Financial Aid Web site. Students regular (subsidized) Stafford pro- ing NYU. Created to supplement must notify the Office of Financial gram, and if they meet eligibility federal and institutional aid, they Aid if they receive funds from any criteria, they will be automatically feature attractive terms and interest of these sources. considered for the unsubsidized pro- rates, and all creditworthy families Federal Loans gram. Terms and conditions are facing college expenses are eligible. essentially the same as for the regu- There are no maximum income lim- Subsidized Stafford Student Loan lar Stafford loan, except the federal its. Loans are made through banks, (SSL) Program. The subsidized fed- government does not pay the inter- savings and loan organizations, and eral Stafford Student Loan Program est on the unsubsidized loan while other lenders. For more informa- provides low-interest student loans the student is in school. Students tion, see the NYU Office of

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM 42 Financial Aid Web site or contact dents attending the University who receive tuition remission from the Office of Financial Aid. should ask their personnel officers or NYU must notify the Office of Employee Education Plans training directors about the exis- Financial Aid if they receive this tence of a company tuition plan. benefit. Many companies pay all or part of Students who receive tuition reim- the tuition of their employees under bursement and NYU employees tuition refund plans. Employed stu-

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM 43 Academic GRADES WITHDRAWAL FROM mation about graduation on the The scale of grades is as follows: COURSES Office of the University Registrar’s Policies Web page at www.nyu.edu/registrar.) A = 4 points. B = 3 points. C = 2 No change in schedule is valid It is recommended that students points. D = 1 point. F = 0 points. unless it is reported to the Office of apply for graduation no later than P = pass, not counted in average. the University Registrar and the the beginning of the semester in N = not counted. IP = incomplete Office of the Bursar on the forms which they plan to complete all pro- but passing—term paper or other provided. A student may withdraw gram requirements. If a student does work or final examination lacking formally from a course prior to the not successfully complete all aca- (grade given only with the permis- midpoint of the term without refer- demic requirements by the end of sion of the instructor); may be made ence to his or her academic progress. the semester, he or she must reapply up within time limits. If not made If the student files a formal with- for graduation for the following up, grade lapses to N. IF = incom- drawal after the midpoint, he or she cycle. plete and not passing; may be made shall receive a grade of W only if the up within time limits. If not made work is of passing grade. If the work up, grade lapses to F. W = official is not of passing grade, a grade of F STUDENTS WITH withdrawal. R = registered paid shall be recorded. DISABILITIES auditor, not graded. The Henry and Lucy Moses Center A grade of I must be removed CHANGE OF PROGRAM for Students with Disabilities was within the time set by the instructor. Students are permitted to change established to facilitate equal access The lowest passing undergradu- programs during the first three to the programs and activities of ate grade is D. If at the end of any weeks of regular classes. Beyond the New York University for students term a student’s cumulative average end of the third week of classes, a with disabilities. The center pro- is below 2.0, the student will be student may not add a course. vides comprehensive services and placed on probation and his or her programs for undergraduate and status reported to the faculty graduate students with visual, hear- adviser. No student will be entitled GRADUATION ing, orthopedic, and chronic impair- to more than three probationary APPLICATION ments as well as learning disabilities. terms and not more than two of Students may officially graduate in Any student who plans to request a these consecutively. A general aver- September, January, or May. The service or accommodation must age of 2.0 is required for graduation Commencement ceremony for all register with the center at the with the bachelor’s degree. schools is held in May. Students beginning of the term for which must apply for graduation. In order that service or accommodation is to graduate in a specific semester, requested. For further information, students must apply for graduation see the Web page for the Moses within the application deadline Center for Students with Disabilities period indicated on the calendar. at www.nyu.edu/csd. (Students may view the graduation deadlines calendar and general infor-

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM 44 NEW YORK UNIVERSITY BULLETIN 2008-2010 8 Doctor of Philosophy Program in Clinical Social Work

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION ...... 46 Program Goals and Objectives ...... 46 Degree Requirements ...... 46 Curriculum Overview and Courses ...... 46 Graduation Application ...... 47 Graduate Commission ...... 47 Students with Disabilities ...... 47

ADMISSION ...... 47

TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID ...... 48 8 Doctor of Philosophy Program in Clinical Social Work James I. Martin, B.A., M.S.W., Ph.D., Director, Ph.D. Program

he Ph.D. Program in Clinical has a renowned tradition of education for direct Social Work (HEGIS code number social work practice. The School is a key source 2104) prepares students for leader- of knowledge aimed at improving the practice ship in the study, design, and of social work and developing new alternatives Tdevelopment of clinical social work practice. for meeting the needs of underserved popula- The program combines contemporary theory tions. Students in the doctoral program learn and knowledge related to practice in the urban from faculty who are leading scholars, expert environment with content related to diversity, researchers, experienced clinicians, and dedi- the opportunity for interdisciplinary study, and cated teachers. Our students are also able to a global perspective on social work. draw on the incomparable resources of New The Silver School of Social Work at New York, one of the world’s greatest and most York University provides a unique environ- diverse cities. ment for doctoral study, combining the advan- The program begins annually in the fall tages of a leading research-intensive university semester. Students may study full time or with the beneﬁts of a school of social work that part time.

Program PROGRAM GOALS AND • Pedagogy in social work of the core curriculum, students OBJECTIVES education must pass a written qualifying Description examination to enter candidacy sta- The primary goal of the Ph.D. pro- Note that the Ph.D. program does tus. Candidates for the Ph.D. degree gram is to develop scholars who, not prepare students for advanced must maintain continuous enroll- through the conduct of original practice in clinical social work or for ment, and they must successfully research and the generation of the- licensure for social work practice in defend a dissertation proposal ory, will contribute to practice inno- New York State. Students who have within ﬁve years of ﬁnishing course vation and the knowledge base of been granted an L.M.S.W. or work and complete the dissertation professional social work practice. L.C.S.W. license by the New York no later than 10 years after enrolling Graduates will be able to conduct State Education Department may in the program. independent research, provide lead- practice according to the guidelines ership in building social work of their particular license. Students knowledge, and compete success- who do not have either license may CURRICULUM OVERVIEW fully for academic positions in social not provide professional services in AND COURSES work or related disciplines. New York State unless otherwise The core curriculum consists of 12 Students in the Ph.D. program authorized by state law. Under state required courses and four electives. acquire knowledge and develop crit- law, it is also not possible for students Although most of the courses are ical thinking in the following areas: in the Ph.D. program to engage in a taken within the Silver School of • Philosophy of science and knowl- clinical practicum designed to pre- Social Work, two of the electives edge development pare them for licensure. must be taken outside of the School. • History of social work and social Full-time students enroll in four welfare DEGREE REQUIREMENTS courses in the fall and spring semes- • Theories and models of clinical In order to receive the Ph.D. degree ters for two years, while part-time practice in clinical social work, students students enroll in two courses each • Quantitative and qualitative must complete a minimum of 60 fall and spring for four years. In the research methods credits beyond the master’s level. Of fall semester following the comple- these, 48 credits are in course work, tion of course work, students must • Social science theories used to with a grade point average of at least submit a Comprehensive Integrative analyze social problems 3.0, and 12 credits are in disserta- Paper, which serves as the written • Social policies and methods to tion research. Following completion qualifying examination. After pass- analyze them

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM 46 ing this examination, students may Introductory Statistics requirements. If a student does not select a dissertation committee and S90.3028 3 credits. successfully complete all academic begin work on developing a disserta- requirements by the end of the tion proposal. Before they can start Teaching and Learning in Social semester, he or she must reapply for collecting data, students must suc- Work graduation for the following cycle. cessfully defend the proposal to their S90.3033 3 credits. committee and have it approved by GRADUATE COMMISSION the University Committee on Social Policy Analysis The voting membership of the com- Activities Involving Human S90.3059 3 credits. mission comprises the dean and an Subjects. As a final step, students elected faculty member from each of must successfully defend the disser- Social Behavioral and Interven- the schools offering a graduate pro- tation to their committee. tion Research gram as well as academic officers The courses that comprise the S90.3064 3 credits. from the central administration. core curriculum are the following: Each school is also represented by an Dissertation Proseminar elected member of its student body. Methods of Inquiry: Overview S90.3013 3 credits. S90.3049 3 credits. STUDENTS WITH GRADUATION DISABILITIES Philosophy of Science and Knowledge Development APPLICATION The Henry and Lucy Moses Center S90.3050 3 credits. Students may officially graduate in for Students with Disabilities was September, January, or May. Dates of established to facilitate equal access to the programs and activities of History of Social Work and dissertation defense and final submis- sion for each graduation point are New York University for students Welfare with disabilities. The center provides S90.3048 3 credits. given in the Ph.D. Student Manual. The Commencement ceremony for comprehensive services and pro- all schools is held in May. Students grams for undergraduate and gradu- Methods of Inquiry: Qualitative must apply for graduation. In order ate students with visual, hearing, Methods to graduate in a specific semester, orthopedic, and chronic impairments S90.3032 3 credits. students must apply for graduation as well as learning disabilities. Any within the application deadline student who plans to request a ser- Methods of Inquiry: Quantitative period indicated on the calendar. vice or accommodation must register Methods (Students may view the graduation with the center at the beginning of S90.3027 3 credits. deadlines calendar and general infor- the term for which that service or mation about graduation on the accommodation is requested. For fur- Social Science Theories and Social Office of the University Registrar’s ther information, see the Web page Work Web page at www.nyu.edu/registrar.) for the Moses Center for Students S90.3053 3 credits. It is recommended that students with Disabilities at www.nyu.edu/csd. apply for graduation no later than the Theories of Clinical Practice beginning of the semester in which S90.3057 3 credits. they plan to complete all program

Admission PH.D. REQUIREMENTS • A well-written and compelling The application consists of FOR ADMISSION personal essay. (1) the completed application form, (2) a personal essay, (3) official tran- Requirements for admission to the • Five outstanding recommendations. scripts of all college and university program include Note that post-M.S.W. practice records, (4) five professional refer- • M.S.W. degree with a graduate experience is not a requirement, but ences, (5) GRE (Graduate Record grade point average of 3.0 or at least three years of experience are Examination) or Miller Analogies higher, based on a 4.0 scale. recommended. Test (MAT) scores, and (6) a nonre- • Bachelor’s degree with an under- ADMISSION PROCEDURE turnable application fee of $50.00, graduate grade point average of which must accompany the com- 3.0 or higher, based on a 4.0 scale. Applications may be downloaded from pleted application and is not cred- • High scores on the Graduate the School’s Web site, www.socialwork ited toward tuition. Record Examination (GRE) or .nyu.edu, or obtained by writing to the International applicants: All Miller Analogies Test (MAT). Office of Admissions, Silver School of foreign academic records must be • Acceptable scores on the Test of Social Work, New York University, submitted with an official transla- English as a Foreign Language Ehrenkranz Center, One Washington tion. Applicants with such creden- (TOEFL), Test of Written English Square North, New York, NY 10003- tials should file their applications (TWE), and Test of Spoken 6654; e-mail: ssw.admissions@ well in advance of the term for English (TSE) for applicants whose nyu.edu. Admission decisions are which they are applying. first language is not English. made by the admissions committee. Every applicant whose native language is not English must take the

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM 47 Test of English as a Foreign Language ﬁciency test at the University’s tional programs. It is possible to (TOEFL), the Test of Written English American Language Institute, have one 3-credit required course (TWE), and the Test of Spoken located at 48 Cooper Square, Room waived and be replaced by a English (TSE) and submit scores from 200, New York, NY 10003-7154, 3-credit elective course. This will all tests. Information concerning these U.S.A. An appointment to take the only be allowed if the course to be examinations may be obtained by test may be made by telephoning waived was taken in a post-master’s writing directly to TOEFL/TSE 212-998-7040. Applicants who are program at a school of social work Services, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, neither U.S. citizens nor permanent and its content is comparable to the NJ 08541, U.S.A., or by visiting the residents of the United States course to be waived. Any request for Web site at www.toeﬂ.org. Each stu- should see pages 52-53 for further a waiver must be presented in writ- dent must request that his or her score information. ing to the director of the Ph.D. pro- on these examinations be sent to the gram. The decision to grant a NYU Silver School of Social Work TRANSFER AND WAIVER waiver is solely at the discretion of (test code 2506). CREDIT the director. Applicants residing in the New No transfer credit will be granted York area may take the English pro- for courses taken in other educa-

Tuition and When estimating the cost of a uni- their schedule/bill the Award Spring term 1,332.00 versity education, students should Certificate for the applicable term. (coverage for the spring Financial Aid consider two factors: (1) the total Students who receive awards and summer terms) cost of tuition, fees, and materials after registration will receive a Summer term 589.00 related to a particular program plus check from the University after the (only for students who did not costs directly related to the choice of New York State payment has been register in the preceding term) living style (residence hall, apart- received by the Office of the Bursar, ment, commuting costs); and (2) and the Office of the University Basic Health Insurance Benefit financial aid that may be available Registrar has confirmed eligibility. Plan1, 2 (any student can select) from a variety of sources. Annual $1,388.00 This section provides informa- Tuition tion on both of these distinct but Fall term 536.00 Tuition per point, related topics. Spring term 852.00 per term $870.00 (coverage for the spring TUITION AND FEES Fall term 2008 and summer terms) The following is the schedule of fees Nonreturnable registration Summer term 376.00 established by the Board of Trustees and services fee, first point 395.00 (only for students who did not regis- of New York University for the aca- Nonreturnable registration ter in the preceding term) demic year 2008-2009. The Board and services fee, per point, for Stu-Dent Plan (dental service of Trustees reserves the right to alter registration after first point 58.00 through NYU’s College of Dentistry) this schedule without notice. All fees are payable at the time Spring term 2009 Primary member $225.00 of registration. Checks and drafts are Nonreturnable registration Partner 225.00 to be drawn to the order of New York and services fee, first point 408.00 Dependent (under age 16) 80.00 University for the exact amount of Nonreturnable registration Renewal membership 185.00 the tuition and fees required. In the and services fee, per point, for case of overpayment, the balance is registration after first point 58.00 Late payment of tuition fee refunded on request by filing a (other than late registration) $25.00 refund application in the Office of the Bursar. General Fees Late registration fee A fee will be charged if payment commencing with the Application fee for second week of classes $25.00 is not made by the due date indi- admission cated on the student’s statement. (nonreturnable) $50.00 Late registration fee The unpaid balance of a stu- commencing with the dent’s account is also subject to an Deposit upon graduate fifth week of classes $50.00 acceptance interest charge of 12 percent per Penalty fee $20.00 annum from the first day of class (nonreturnable) $200.00 until payment is received. Comprehensive Health Insurance Maintenance of matriculation Holders of New York State Benefit Plan1, 2 (all graduate stu- fee, per term $30.00 Tuition Assistance Program Awards dents registering for 6 points or more will be allowed credit toward their per term and all international stu- tuition fees in the amount of their dents automatically enrolled; all oth- 1Waiver option available. entitlement, provided they are New ers can select) 2Students automatically enrolled in the Comprehensive Plan or the Basic Plan can York State residents, are enrolled on Annual $2,170.00 a full-time basis, and present with change between plans or waive the plan entirely Fall term 838.00 (and show proof of other acceptable health insurance).

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM 48 Nonreturnable registration both the fall and spring plans. on income and tuition cost. and services fee Monthly statements will be mailed Students applying for TAP Fall term 337.00 by TuitionPay, and all payments must do so via the FAFSA applica- should be made directly to them. tion (Web site: www.fafsa.ed.gov), or Spring term 350.00 For additional information, contact they may contact the New York Makeup examination $20.00 TuitionPay at 800-635-0120 or State Higher Education Services visit the NYU Bursar Web site at Corporation (HESC) at 888-NYS- www.nyu.edu/bursar. HESC (Web site: www.hesc.com) for DEFERRED PAYMENT an express TAP application. TAP For Arrears Policy, Diploma PLAN change forms are also available at Arrears Policy, Withdrawal and the HESC Web site. Return the The Deferred Payment Plan allows Refund of Tuition, and the completed application as instructed. you to pay 50 percent of your net Refund Period Schedule, see Do not send the forms to NYU. For balance due for the current term on General Information for All more information about TAP, visit the payment due date and defer the Programs, pages 51-54. remaining 50 percent until later in www.nyu.edu/financial.aid/tap.html. the semester. This plan is available If you receive a TAP award for to students who meet the following FINANCIAL AID the fall or spring semester, you will eligibility requirements: The School currently offers a lim- be given a credit on your Bursar • Matriculated and registered for ited number of two-year fellowships Statement of Account. Credit is not 6 or more points to entering full-time Ph.D. stu- extended for the summer term • Without a previously unsatisfac- dents. These fellowships also carry a because the state of New York defers tory University credit record small stipend. Selection of fellow- payment on these awards. Students ship recipients is made by the Interest (finance charges) will accrue who are registered half time for the admissions committee. All other summer will receive their TAP beginning from the first day of class full-time students admitted are at 12 percent per annum (1 percent award at the end of the following granted at least a partial tuition year, if eligible. Students registered per month) on the unpaid balance. remission. No grants of tuition A $25.00 late fee will be assessed if full time will receive payment at the assistance are currently available to end of the fall semester of the same deferred payments are made after part-time Ph.D. students. the due date. For additional infor- year. All students admitted to the Holders of New York State mation, please contact the Office of Ph.D. program are encouraged to the Bursar at 212-998-2806. grants or fellowships may also seek external funding for which they receive the TAP award, but it can- may be eligible. Also, qualifying not be more than the amount by TUITIONPAY PLAN students may take advantage of the which the tuition for the semester TuitionPay is a payment plan admin- subsidized loan programs available. exceeds the grant or fellowship. A istered by Sallie Mae. The plan is Citizenship. In order to be eligible student who has tuition remission open to all NYU students with the for aid from NYU and from federal privileges from the University may exception of the SCPS noncredit and state government sources, stu- be eligible for TAP funds. Consult division. This interest-free plan dents must be classified either as the Office of the Bursar, 25 West allows for all or a portion of a stu- U.S. citizens or as eligible nonciti- Fourth Street, for further details. dent’s educational expenses (includ- zens. Students are considered to be Students may receive TAP assis- ing tuition, fees, room, and board) to eligible noncitizens for financial aid tance for a maximum of four years be paid in monthly installments. purposes if one of the following of graduate study but not for more The traditional University conditions applies: than eight years of combined gradu- billing cycle consists of one large ate and undergraduate study, pro- lump sum payment due at the 1. U.S. permanent resident with an vided they fulfill all state beginning of each semester. Alien Registration Receipt Card requirements for award eligibility, TuitionPay is a budget plan that I-551 (“green card”). such as those for attendance, aca- enables a family to spread payments 2. Other eligible noncitizen with an demic progress, program pursuit, over the course of the academic year. Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) and income analysis. By enrolling in this plan, you showing any one of the following spread your fall semester tuition designations: (a) “Refugee,” Reynolds Program in Social payments over a four-month period (b) “Indefinite Parole,” (c) “Humani- Entrepreneurship (June through September) and your tarian Parole,” (d) “Asylum spring semester tuition payment This program offers 20 graduate fel- Granted,” or (e) “Cuban-Haitian over another four-month period lowships and 10 undergraduate Entrant.” (November through February). scholarships each year. The program With this plan, you budget the is a comprehensive initiative cost of your tuition and/or housing, New York State Tuition designed to equip the next genera- after deducting any financial aid you Assistance Program tion of social entrepreneurial leaders will be receiving and/or any pay- Legal residents of the state of New and infrastructure developers and ments you have made directly to York who are enrolled in a full-time managers with the skills, resources, NYU. A nonrefundable enrollment degree program of at least 12 credits and networking opportunities fee of $50.00 is required when a term, or the equivalent, may be needed to help solve society’s most applying for the fall/spring eligible for awards under this pro- intractable problems in sustainable TuitionPay Plan. You must enroll in gram. The award varies, depending and scalable ways. The graduate

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM 49 fellowship provides up to $50,000 Stafford loan disbursements are an independent student (only over two years and dedicated curric- copayable to NYU and the student, $23,000 of this amount may be in ular and cocurricular activities. The and funds are applied first to any subsidized loans); and $138,500 as a undergraduate scholarship provides outstanding balance on the stu- graduate or professional student up to $40,000 over two years and dent’s account. (only $65,500 of this amount may dedicated curricular and cocurricular be in subsidized loans). The gradu- Unsubsidized Stafford Student activities. Students must submit an ate debt limit includes any Stafford Loan Program. For graduate/pro- application for consideration. For loans received for undergraduate fessional degree students, the more details, you may visit study. Unsubsidized Federal Stafford www.nyu.edu/reynolds. Student Loan provides additional PLUS Loan Program. The federal loan eligibility beyond any subsi- PLUS Loan Program enables credit- Loan Programs dized Stafford amounts. Students worthy parents of dependent stu- Subsidized Stafford Student Loan must first apply for the regular (sub- dents and qualifying independent (SSL) Program. The subsidized fed- sidized) Stafford program, and if graduate students to borrow up to eral Stafford Student Loan Program they meet eligibility criteria, they an amount equal to the cost of edu- provides low-interest student loans will be automatically considered for cation minus all other financial aid. using the capital of lending institu- the unsubsidized program. Terms No aggregate borrowing limits tions and the administrative facili- and conditions are essentially the apply. ties of state agencies. These loans are same as for the regular Stafford loan, The annual interest rate is fixed made by independent banks or lend- except the federal government does at 8.5 percent. For this reason, eligi- ing institutions and are generally not pay the interest on the unsubsi- ble individuals are strongly encour- insured by both the state and federal dized loan while the student is in aged to choose a federal PLUS loan governments. school. Students must begin to before applying for a private educa- A graduate student may borrow repay interest and principal 60 days tional loan. Repayment of the PLUS up to a maximum of $8,500 per after the first loan funds are issued. loan typically begins within 60 days year with a total aggregate borrow- Payment of the principal may be after funds are disbursed and may ing limit (including undergraduate deferred if the student is enrolled at extend up to 10 years. An origina- loans) of $65,500 (see also Stafford least half time for the period of the tion fee of up to 3 percent will gen- Loan Limits below). Within these loan. Also, the interest can be “capi- erally be deducted at the time of limits, students may borrow up to talized” (added to the principal) if disbursement. the difference between the cost of desired. education, the family contribution, Graduate students may borrow Scholarship and Fellowship and the total of all financial aid up to $12,000 each year. The total Funds awards. For graduate students, fam- amount borrowed in any year may ily contribution is based on the not exceed the cost of education A number of government agencies, incomes of the student and spouse minus the total family contribution foundations, and professional associ- (if married). and minus all other financial aid ations offer modest fellowship assis- The subsidized Stafford Student received that year. tance for post-M.S.W. education in Loan interest rate for all students is Stafford loan disbursements are social work. Some of these support fixed at 6.8 percent. Interest does copayable to NYU and the student, promising dissertation work. Others not accrue, however, nor does repay- and funds are applied first to any are designed to support the educa- ment begin, until six months after outstanding balance on the stu- tion of women and minorities. A the borrower ceases to enroll at least dent’s account. list of these opportunities is avail- half time. able from the program director. Stafford Loan Limits. Generally, An insurance premium of up to the total debt a student can have 1 percent as well as an origination outstanding from all Stafford loans fee of up to 3 percent may be combined is $23,000 as a dependent deducted from the loan funds. undergraduate student; $46,000 as

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The NYU Washington Square cam- There is no limit for the number 10276-0910. Or you can fax your pus includes property on all four of official transcripts that can be signed request to 212-995-4154. sides of Washington Square Park issued to a student. You can indicate Please allow seven business days and other buildings nearby (see map in your request if you would like us from the time the Office of the on pages 62-63). The administrative to forward the transcripts to your University Registrar is in receipt of offices of the Silver School of Social home address, but we still require the your request. If you wish to confirm Work are in Creedon House, One name and address of each institution. receipt of your request, please con- Washington Square North. Unofficial transcripts are avail- tact our office at 212-998-4280, able on Albert. and a representative will assist you. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS If you initiate your transcript Currently, we are not accepting Official copies of your University request through the online request requests for certification by e-mail. transcript can be requested when a form, you will receive e-mail confir- stamped and sealed copy of your mation when the Office of the ARREARS POLICY University records is required. University Registrar has received The University reserves the right to deny Requests for official transcripts your signed request form. If you registration and withhold all informa- require the signature of the student have any questions or concerns, tion regarding the record of any student requesting the transcript. Currently, please contact the office at 212-998- who is in arrears in the payment of we are not accepting requests for a 4280, and a representative will tuition, fees, loans, or other charges transcript by e-mail. assist you. (including charges for housing, dining, A transcript may be requested Once a final examination period or other activities or services) for as long by either (1) completing the online has begun, no transcript will be for- as any arrears remain. request form at www.nyu.edu/registrar/ warded for any student who is cur- transcript-form.html and mailing/fax- rently enrolled in courses until all DIPLOMA ARREARS ing the signature page (recom- the student’s final grades have been POLICY mended method) or (2) writing a received and recorded. Please notify Diplomas of students in arrears will be request letter (see below) and mail- the Office of the University held until their financial obligations ing/faxing the completed and signed Registrar immediately of any to the University are fulfilled and letter. Our fax number is 212-995- change of address. they have been cleared by the 4154; our mailing address is New Students are able to access their Bursar. Graduates with a diploma York University, Office of the grades at the end of each semester hold may contact the Office of the University Registrar, Transcripts via Albert, NYU’s Web-based regis- Bursar at 212-998-2806 to clear Department, P.O. Box 910, New tration and information system. arrears or to discuss their financial York, NY 10276-0910. Albert can be accessed via status at the University. There is no charge for academic NYUHome at http://home.nyu.edu. transcripts. Writing a Request Letter: A INFORMATION ON HOW WITHDRAWAL AND request letter must include all of the TO REQUEST ENROLL- REFUND OF TUITION following information: MENT VERIFICATION A student who for any reason finds it • University ID Number Verification of enrollment or gradu- impossible to complete a course for • Current name and any other name ation may be requested by submit- which he or she has registered should under which you attend/attended ting a signed letter with the consult with an academic adviser at NYU following information: University the Silver School of Social Work. The student may withdraw from courses • Current address ID number, current name and any name under which you attended either on Albert (through the first • Date of birth NYU, current address, date of two full weeks of the term only) or in • School of the University you birth, school of the University writing on a completed Change of attend/attended and for which you attended, dates attended, date of Program (drop/add) form with the are requesting the transcript graduation, and the full name and Office of the University Registrar. At • Dates of attendance address of the person or institution the beginning of the third week of • Date of graduation to which the verification is to be classes, students must obtain approval from the Silver School of • Full name and address of the per- sent. Please address your request to Office of the University Registrar, Social Work Office of Registration son or institution to which the Services. (Note: An official with- transcript is to be sent Transcript and Certification Department, New York University, drawal must be filed if a course has P.O. Box 910, New York, NY been canceled, and, in this case, the

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL PROGRAMS 51 student is entitled to a refund of *Note: After the official opening admission your country of citizen- tuition and fees paid.) Withdrawal date of the term, the registration ship and, if you’re currently residing does not necessarily entitle the stu- and services fee is not returnable. in the United States, your current dent to a refund of tuition paid or a The above refund schedule is visa status. cancellation of tuition still due. A not applicable to undergraduate Freshman applicants (those who refund of tuition will be made pro- students whose registration remains are currently attending or who pre- vided such withdrawal is filed within within the flat-fee range. viously completed secondary school the scheduled refund period for the Please note: A student may not only) seeking to begin studies in the term (see schedule below). withdraw from a class the last three fall (September) semester must sub- Merely ceasing to attend a class weeks of the fall or spring term or mit applications and all required does not constitute official with- the last three days of each summer credentials on or before January 1. drawal, nor does notification to the session. Transfer applicants (those currently instructor. A stop payment of a Exceptions to the published or previously attending a university check presented for tuition does not refund schedule may be appealed in or tertiary school) must submit constitute withdrawal, nor does it writing to the refund committee of applications and all required cre- reduce the indebtedness to the the Silver School of Social Work and dentials on or before April 1. University. The nonreturnable reg- should be supported by appropriate Transfer candidates seeking admis- istration fee and a penalty fee of documentation regarding the cir- sion for the spring (January) semes- $20.00 for a stopped payment must cumstances that warrant considera- ter must submit applications and be charged in addition to any tion of an exception. Exceptions are credentials on or before November 1. tuition not canceled. rarely granted. Students who with- Applications will not be processed The date on which the Change draw should review the “Refunds” until all supporting credentials are of Program form is filed, not the last page on the Office of the Bursar’s received by the Undergraduate date of attendance in class, is con- Web site at www.nyu.edu/bursar. Admissions Processing Center. sidered the official date of with- Federal regulations require All freshman applicants are drawal. It is this date that serves as adjustments reducing financial aid required to submit official results of the basis for computing any refund if a student withdraws even after either the SAT Reasoning Test or granted the student. the NYU refund period. Financial the ACT (with Writing Test). In The refund period (see schedule aid amounts will be adjusted for addition, freshman applicants must below) is defined as the first four students who withdraw through the also submit scores from two of the calendar weeks of the term for ninth week of the semester and have SAT Subject Tests. which application for withdrawal is received any federal grants or loans. If the applicant’s secondary edu- filed. The processing of refunds This adjustment may result in the cation culminates in a maturity cer- takes approximately two weeks. student’s bill not being fully paid. tificate examination, he or she is NYU will bill the student for this required to submit an official copy Refund Period Schedule (fall and difference. The student will be of the grades received in each sub- spring terms only) responsible for payment of this bill ject. All documents submitted for review must be official; that is, they This schedule is based on the total before returning to NYU and will remain responsible for payment must be either originals or copies applicable charge for tuition exclud- certified by authorized persons. A ing nonreturnable fees and deposits. even if he or she does not return to NYU. “certified” photocopy or other copy Withdrawal on or before the official For any semester a student is one that bears either an original opening date of the term 100% receives any aid, that semester will signature of the registrar or other (100% of tuition and fees)* be counted in the satisfactory aca- designated school official or an orig- Withdrawal on the second day demic progress standard. This may inal impression of the institution’s after the official opening date of require the student to make up seal. Uncertified photocopies are not the term through the end of the credits before receiving any further acceptable. If these official docu- first calendar week 100% aid. Please review the “satisfactory ments are in a foreign language, (100% of tuition only) academic progress” standard for the they must be accompanied by an Silver School of Social Work so you official English translation. The first calendar week consists of the In addition, every applicant first seven (7) calendar days beginning do not jeopardize future semesters of aid. whose native language is not with the official opening date of the English must take the TOEFL (Test term. (Note: not the first day of the class of English as a Foreign Language). meeting.) APPLICANTS WITH INTERNATIONAL Information concerning this exami- Withdrawal within the second nation may be obtained by writing calendar week of the term 70% CREDENTIALS directly to TOEFL/ETS, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541, Withdrawal within the third Undergraduate U.S.A., or by visiting the Web site calendar week of the term 55% Applicants to New York University at www.toefl.org. Each student must who are neither U.S. citizens nor per- Withdrawal within the fourth request that his or her score on this manent residents of the United calendar week of the term 25% examination be sent to the States must complete the application Undergraduate Admissions Withdrawal after completion for admission to undergraduate study Processing Center, code 2562. In of the fourth calendar week available online at admissions.nyu.edu. lieu of the TOEFL, acceptable of the term NONE Please indicate on the application for

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL PROGRAMS 52 results on the IELTS (International Square, Room 200, New York, NY School of Continuing and English Language Testing System) 10003-7154, U.S.A. An appoint- Professional Studies, New York examination administered by the ment to take the test may be made University, 48 Cooper Square, British Council will be considered. by telephoning 212-998-7040. Room 200, New York, NY 10003- For information on this test, visit 7154; telephone: 212-998-7040; the Web site at www.ielts.org. All Candidates fax: 212-995-4135; or e-mail: Applicants residing in the New [email protected]. Non-U.S. citizens and non-U.S. per- York area may elect to take, in lieu manent residents who are accepted of the TOEFL or IELTS, the English to New York University will receive VETERANS BENEFITS proficiency test at the University’s in the acceptance packet instructions Various Department of Veterans American Language Institute, for completing the Application for Affairs programs provide educa- located at 48 Cooper Square, Room Certificate of Eligibility (AFCOE) tional benefits for spouses, sons, and 200, New York, NY 10003-7154, online. Appropriate evidence of daughters of deceased or perma- U.S.A. An appointment to take the financial ability must be submitted nently disabled veterans as well as test may be made by telephoning with the AFCOE to the Office for for veterans and in-service personnel, 212-998-7040. International Students and Scholars subject to certain restrictions. Under See also All Candidates, below. in order for the appropriate visa doc- most programs the student pays ument to be issued. If the applicant’s tuition and fees at the time of regis- Graduate studies are being financed by means tration but will receive a monthly Those interested in graduate study of his or her own savings, parental allowance from Veterans Affairs. may obtain admission forms and support, outside private or govern- Veterans with service-connected additional information from the ment scholarships, or any combina- disabilities may be qualified for School’s Web site at www.socialwork tion of these, he or she must arrange educational benefits under Chapter .nyu.edu or from the Office of to send official letters or similar 31. An applicant for this program is Admissions, Silver School of Social certification as proof of such sup- required to submit to the Work, New York University, port. New student may wish to Department of Veterans Affairs a Ehrenkranz Center, One Washington view the multimedia tutorial for letter of acceptance from the college Square North, New York, NY new international students at he or she wishes to attend. On 10003-6654, U.S.A. All applicants http://www.nyu.edu/oiss/documents/ meeting the requirements for the for graduate study with foreign tutorialHome/index.htm. Department of Veterans Affairs, the undergraduate credentials must pay See also Office for International applicant will be given an an application fee, which varies from Students and Scholars, page 56. Authorization for Education (VA school to school, regardless of their Form 22-1905), which must be pre- status (U.S. citizen, permanent resi- The American Language Institute sented to the Office of the dent, nonimmigrant visa, etc.). Some University Registrar, 25 West The American Language Institute of graduate applicants with foreign Fourth Street, 1st Floor, before reg- the School of Continuing and undergraduate credentials will istering for course work. Professional Studies of New York require a transcript evaluation; there- University offers intensive courses All Veterans. Allowance checks are fore, all international applicants must in English for students with little or usually sent directly to veterans by ensure that certified English transla- no proficiency in the language. It the Department of Veterans Affairs. tions accompany all documents writ- also offers the Advanced Workshop Veterans and eligible dependents ten in languages other than English. Program in English for students should contact the Office of the Translations must be literal and com- with substantial English profi- University Registrar each term for plete versions of the original records. ciency, but insufficient proficiency which they desire Veterans Affairs Applicants for graduate study for undertaking a full-time aca- certification of enrollment. whose native language is not English demic program. Qualified students All veterans are expected to must take the TOEFL (Test of in this program can often combine reach the objective (bachelor’s or English as a Foreign Language), as English language study with a part- master’s degree, doctorate, or certifi- well as the Test of Written English time academic program. This com- cate) authorized by Veterans Affairs (TWE) and the Test of Spoken bination may constitute a full-time with the minimum number of English (TSE). Each student must program of study. The institute also points required. The Department of request that his or her score on these offers specialized courses in accent Veterans Affairs may not authorize examinations be sent to the NYU reduction, grammar, and American allowance payments for credits that Silver School of Social Work (test business English. are in excess of scholastic require- code 2506). Information concerning Individuals who wish to obtain ments, that are taken for audit pur- the TOEFL examination may be additional information about the poses only, or for which nonpunitive obtained by writing directly to American Language Institute are grades are received. TOEFL/ETS, P.O. Box 6151, invited to visit the office of the Applications and further infor- Princeton, NJ 08541, U.S.A., or by American Language Institute week- mation may be obtained from the visiting the Web site at www.toefl.org. days throughout the year between student’s regional office of the Applicants residing in the New the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Department of Veterans Affairs. York area may elect to take the (Fridays until 5 p.m.). They may Additional guidance may be English proficiency test at the also visit the Web site at obtained from the Office of the University’s American Language www.scps.nyu.edu/ali; write to the University Registrar, 25 West Institute, located at 48 Cooper American Language Institute, Fourth Street, 1st Floor.

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL PROGRAMS 53 Since interpretation of regula- University. The possession of a sim- IMMUNIZATION tions governing veterans benefits is ulated firearm has the potential of REQUIREMENTS subject to change, veterans should creating a dangerous situation for New York State Public Health Law keep in touch with the Department the bearer and others. 2165 requires all students register- of Veterans Affairs or with NYU’s The only exceptions to this pol- ing for 6 or more credits in a Office of the University Registrar. icy are instances in which (1) the degree-granting program to provide bearer is in possession of written immunization documentation for permission from a dean, associate DISCIPLINE measles (rubeola), mumps, and dean, assistant dean, or department Students are expected to familiarize rubella (German measles) prior to head and (2) such possession or use themselves and to comply with the registration. Students born before of simulated firearms is directly rules of conduct, academic regula- January 1, 1957, are exempt. connected to a University- or tions, and established practices of Measles, mumps, and rubella school-related event (e.g., play, film the University and of the Silver immunization information and production). Whenever an approved School of Social Work. If, pursuant appointments are available at the simulated firearm is transported to such rules, regulations, and prac- NYU Student Health Center (212- from one location to another, it tices, the withdrawal of a student is 443-1199). must be placed in a secure container required before the end of the term New York State Public Health in such a manner that it cannot be for which tuition has been paid, a Law 2167 requires that all students observed. Storage of approved simu- refund will be made according to registered for 6 or more credits sub- lated firearms shall be the responsi- the standard schedule for refunds. mit a Response Form as formal con- bility of the Department of Public firmation of their decision as to Safety in a location designated by UNIVERSITY POLICY ON whether or not to be immunized the vice president for public safety. with the meningococcal (meningi- WEAPONS Under no circumstances, other than tis) vaccine. For information and New York University strictly pro- at a public safety storage area, may deadlines, visit www.nyu.edu/ hibits the possession of all weapons, approved simulated firearms be shc/about/immunization.html. as described in local, state, and fed- stored in any University-owned, Failure to comply with state eral statutes, that includes, but is -leased, or -controlled facilities. not limited to, firearms, knives, immunization laws will prevent explosives, etc., in and/or around CAMPUS SAFETY NYU students from registering for any and all University facilities— classes. In addition to these require- The Department of Public Safety is academic, residential, or other. This ments, the New York University located at 14 Washington Place; prohibition extends to all build- Student Health Center recommends telephone: 212-998-2222; 212- ings—whether owned, leased, or that students consider the following 998-2220 (TTY). controlled by the University, immunizations: hepatitis B, vari- New York University’s annual regardless of whether the bearer or cella, and meningitis vaccinations. Campus Security Report includes statis- possessor is licensed to carry that Students should discuss immuniza- tics for the previous three years con- weapon. The possession of any tion options with their primary care cerning reported crimes that weapon has the potential of creating provider. occurred on campus, in certain off- a dangerous situation for the bearer campus buildings or property owned and others. UNIVERSITY POLICY ON or controlled by NYU, and on public The only exceptions to this pol- PATENTS property within or immediately icy are duly authorized law enforce- adjacent to the campus. The report Students offered research opportuni- ment personnel who are performing also includes institutional policies ties are reminded that inventions official federal, state, or local busi- concerning campus security, such as arising from participation in such ness and instances in which the policies concerning sexual assault, research are governed by the bearer of the weapon is licensed by drugs, and alcohol. You can obtain a University’s Statement of Policy on an appropriate licensing authority copy of the current report by con- Patents, a copy of which may be and has received written permis- tacting Thomas Grace, Director of found in the Faculty Handbook or sion from the executive vice presi- Judicial Affairs and Compliance, obtained from the dean’s office. dent of the University. Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (601 Kimmel NYU GUEST UNIVERSITY POLICY ON Center: 212-998-4403), or Jay ACCOMMODATIONS SIMULATED FIREARMS Zwicker, Crime Prevention Manager, Prospective students and their fami- New York University strictly pro- Department of Public Safety (7 lies who plan to visit the NYU hibits simulated firearms in and/or Washington Place: 212-998-1451), campus are invited to stay at Club around any and all University facili- or by visiting the following Web Quarters. See NYU Guest ties—academic, residential, or site: www.nyu.edu/public.safety/policies. Accommodations on page 35. other. This prohibition extends to all buildings—whether owned, leased, or controlled by the

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL PROGRAMS 54 8 Student Activities/School and University Services

STUDENT ACTIVITIES 181 Mercer Street COUNSELING SERVICES Student Resource Center Telephone: 212-998-2020 Counseling and Behavioral Kimmel Center for University Life E-mail: [email protected] Health Services (CBH) 60 Washington Square South, Web site: www.nyu.edu/athletics 726 Broadway, Suite 471 Suite 210 Palladium Athletic Facility Telephone: 212-998-4780 Telephone: 212-998-4411 140 East 14th Street E-mail: university.counseling@ E-mail: student.resource.center@ Telephone: 212-992-8500 nyu.edu nyu.edu Web site: www.nyu.edu/ Web site: www.nyu.edu/counseling Web site: www.nyu.edu/src palladiumathleticfacility Office of Student Activities (OSA) DINING Kimmel Center for University Life BOOKSTORES NYU Campus Dining Services 60 Washington Square South, Main Bookstore Telephone: 212-995-3030 Suite 704 18 Washington Place Web site: www.nyudining.com Telephone: 212-998-4700 Telephone: 212-998-4667 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bookstores.nyu.edu DISABILITIES, SERVICES Web site: www.osa.nyu.edu FOR STUDENTS WITH Computer Store Program Board 242 Greene Street Henry and Lucy Moses Center for Kimmel Center for University Life Telephone: 212-998-4672 Students with Disabilities 60 Washington Square South, E-mail: [email protected] 719 Broadway, 2nd Floor Suite 707 Web site: www.bookstores.nyu.edu Telephone: 212-998-4980 (voice Telephone: 212-998-4984 and TTY) E-mail: [email protected] Professional Bookstore Web site: www.nyu.edu/csd 530 La Guardia Place Fraternity and Sorority Life Telephone: 212-998-4680 HEALTH Kimmel Center for University Life E-mail: [email protected] Wellness Exchange 60 Washington Square South, Web site: www.bookstores.nyu.edu 726 Broadway, Suite 402 Suite 704 (Serves the Leonard N. Stern School Telephone: 212-443-9999 Telephone: 212-998-4710 of Business [Graduate Division], the Web site: www.nyu.edu/999 E-mail: [email protected] School of Law, and the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Student Health Center (SHC) Ticket Central Box Office Service.) 726 Broadway, 3rd and 4th Floors Kimmel Center for University Life Telephone: 212-443-1000 60 Washington Square South, CAREER SERVICES Web site: www.nyu.edu/health Suite 206 Telephone: 212-998-4949 Wasserman Center for Career Counseling (see Counseling and Web site: www.nyu.edu/ticketcentral Development Behavioral Health Services, above) 133 East 13th Street, 2nd Floor ALUMNI ACTIVITIES Telephone: 212-998-4730 Emergencies and After-Hours Fax: 212-995-3827 Crisis Response Office for University Web site: www.nyu.edu/ For a life- or limb-threatening Development and Alumni careerdevelopment emergency, call 911. Relations For a non-life-threatening 25 West Fourth Street, 4th Floor COMPUTER SERVICES emergency, call Urgent Care Telephone: 212-998-6912 Services at SHC, 212-443-1111. E-mail: [email protected] AND INTERNET RESOURCES When the SHC is closed, call the Web site: alumni.nyu.edu NYU Department of Public Safety, See also The Silver School of Social Information Technology Services 212-998-2222. Work Alumni Network, page 56. (ITS) For mental health emergencies, 10 Astor Place, 4th Floor (Client call the Wellness Exchange hotline ATHLETICS Services Center) at 212-443-9999 or the NYU Department of Athletics, Telephone Help Line: Department of Public Safety at 212- Intramurals, and Recreation 212-998-3333 998-2222 to be connected to a crisis Jerome S. Coles Sports and Web site: www.nyu.edu/its response coordinator. Recreation Center

STUDENT ACTIVITIES/SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY SERVICES 55 Immunizations MULTICULTURAL THE SILVER SCHOOL OF Telephone: 212-443-1199 EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WORK ALUMNI Insurance PROGRAMS NETWORK Telephone: 212-443-1020 Center for Multicultural Silver School of Social Work gradu- E-mail: [email protected] Education and Programs (CMEP) ates are advocates and activists. Web site: www.nyu.edu/ Kimmel Center for University Life They are passionate about finding health/insurance 60 Washington Square South, practical ways to help others lead Suite 806 healthy lives. NYU graduates pur- Pharmacy Services Telephone: 212-998-4343 sue careers in every facet of commu- Telephone: 212-443-1050 Web site: www.cmep.nyu.edu nity life—from mental health Web site: www.nyu.edu/shc/ workers and family mediators to medservices/pharmacy.html RELIGIOUS AND community organizers, policy mak- SPIRITUAL RESOURCES ers, and corporate executives. While HOUSING their fields vary, they share the dis- Catholic Center Department of Housing tinctive dedication and leadership 238 Thompson Street, 1st Floor 383 Lafayette Street, 1st Floor necessary to achieve remarkable Telephone: 212-674-7236 or 212- Telephone: 212-998-4600 careers. NYU faculty, students, and 998-1065 Fax: 212-995-4099 alumni participate in an active pro- Web site: www.washingtonsquare E-mail: [email protected] fessional network, often leading to catholic.org Web site: www.nyu.edu/housing alumni-mentored field placements as well as research collaboration and Office of Off-Campus Housing Edgar M. Bronfman Center for career opportunities. 4 Washington Square Village Jewish Student Life–Hillel at The School’s Alumni Network— (corner of Mercer and Bleecker) NYU more than 10,000 working profes- Telephone: 212-998-4620 7 East 10th Street sionals—constitutes a major social Web site: www.nyu.edu/housing/ Telephone: 212-998-4114 work resource in the metropolitan offcampus Web site: www.nyu.edu/bronfman area and across the country, providing Department of Residential Protestant Campus Ministries services, leadership, and education. Education Kimmel Center for University Life Most of our alumni work directly 75 Third Avenue, Level C2 60 Washington Square South, with individuals, groups, and fami- Telephone: 212-998-4311 Room 207 lies in need or provide the leadership Web site: www.nyu.edu/residential Telephone: 212-998-4711 that makes such professional work .education Web site: www.protestantministrynyu possible and effective. They operate .com in a variety of settings—connecting Office of Summer Housing clients with resources, managing 14A Washington Place Hindu Students Council Web site: www.nyu.edu/clubs/hsc complex service needs, or providing Telephone: 212-998-4621 mental health interventions. Web site: www.nyu.edu/summer The Islamic Center Kimmel Center for University Life General Contact Information: INTERNATIONAL 60 Washington Square South, Courtney O’Mealley, Director of STUDENTS AND Room 207 Student Affairs, Silver School of Social SCHOLARS Telephone: 212-998-4712 Work, New York University, Office for International Students Web site: www.icnyu.org Ehrenkranz Center, One Washington and Scholars (OISS) Spiritual Diversity Network Square North, New York, NY 10003- 561 La Guardia Place Telephone: 212-998-4956 6654; e-mail: courtney.omealley@ Telephone: 212-998-4720 E-mail: [email protected] nyu.edu; telephone: 212-998-9189; E-mail: intl.students.scholars@ fax: 212-995-4172. Web site: nyu.edu For a complete list of student reli- www.nyu.edu/socialwork/alumni.html. Web site: www.nyu.edu/oiss gious and spiritual clubs and organizations at NYU, visit www.osa.nyu Change of Name/Address: Help us .edu/clubdocs/website.php. to reach you with information and LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, invitations by contacting us with AND TRANSGENDER SAFETY ON CAMPUS changes of your name or your address. STUDENTS Submit the information to the Department of Public Safety Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, University’s online community for 14 Washington Place and Transgender Student alumni, [email protected], or send Telephone: 212-998-2222; 212- Services to Leslie Timothy, New York 998-2220 (TTY) Kimmel Center for University Life University, Office for University E-mail: [email protected] 60 Washington Square South, Development and Alumni Relations, Web site: www.nyu.edu/public.safety Suite 602 25 West Fourth Street, 5th Floor, Telephone: 212-998-4424 New York, NY 10012-1119. E-mail: lgbt.offi[email protected] Web site: www.nyu.edu/lgbt

STUDENT ACTIVITIES/SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY SERVICES 56 8 Community Service

very year, hundreds of NYU stu- efforts while in their beginning classes, even dents devote their time and energy during their field internships, and when they to community service. In addition graduate. Dedication to the needs of the com- to the satisfaction they receive in munity is part of the values and ethics of the Ehelping their neighbors, they also gain valuable social work profession. work experience. Through NYU’s Office of Each year, close to 800 NYU social work Community Service, students volunteer with students are placed in internships in social dozens of not-for-profit organizations through- agencies in the metropolitan area. Under pro- out New York City. fessional supervision, the students service a Some begin their volunteer activities even diverse range of clients including victims of before classes start in the fall. They are part of child abuse; people with developmental and NYU’s OutReach program. Divided into physical disabilities; families in crisis; the aged; teams, students work with nine different people suffering from a variety of mental ill- organizations. They help out in programs such nesses; schoolchildren at risk; substance and as soup kitchens, visit elderly people with alcohol abusers; and people infected with the Alzheimer’s disease, and deliver meals to home- HIV/AIDS virus. In addition to working with bound AIDS patients. people facing devastating problems, social Social work students often choose to come work students also provide support services to to school because of their substantial experience those who need help in maintaining the quality as volunteers. They continue their volunteer of their lives.

COMMUNITY SERVICE 57

8 University Administration/ Board of Trustees

University John Sexton, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Jeannemarie Smith, B.A., M.B.A., Marilyn McMillan, B.A., Associate J.D., President Senior Vice President for University Provost and Chief Information Administration International Strategies Technology Ofﬁcer

David W. McLaughlin, B.S., M.S., e. Frances White, B.A., M.A., Carol Morrow, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Ph.D., Provost Ph.D., Vice Provost for Faculty Associate Provost for Academic Development Operations Planning Michael C. Alfano, D.M.D., Ph.D., Executive Vice President Terrance Nolan, B.A., J.D., LL.M., Ulrich Baer, B.A., Ph.D., Vice Acting General Counsel Robert Berne, B.S., M.B.A., Provost for Globalization and Ph.D., Senior Vice President for Health Carolyn Sargent, B.A., M.A., Vice Multicultural Affairs President for Faculty Housing Richard Foley, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., John Beckman, B.A., Vice President Chair, Faculty Advisory Committee on Jane Tylus, B.A., Ph.D., Vice Provost for Public Affairs Academic Priorities; Anne and Joel for Academic Affairs Ehrenkranz Dean, Faculty of Arts and Richard N. Bing, B.A., M.A., Marc L. Wais, B.S., M.B.A., M.A., Science Ph.D., Vice President for Public Ed.D., Vice President for Student Resource Administration and Cheryl Mills, B.A., J.D., Senior Vice Affairs Development President and Secretary of the Mariët Westermann, B.A., M.A., University Paul Boghossian, B.Sc., Ph.D., Ph.D., Vice Chancellor for Regional Provost Fellow Diane C. Yu, B.A., J.D., Chief of Campus Development Staff and Deputy to the President Catherine Casey, B.S., Vice President for Human Resources DEANS AND DIRECTORS

Jess Benhabib, B.A., M.Phil., Catherine DeLong, B.S.; C.P.A., Roger Bagnall, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Ph.D., Senior Vice Provost for Planning Associate Provost for Academic Director, Institute for the Study of the Financial Planning and Fiscal Affairs Ancient World Lynne P. Brown, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Senior Vice President for Steven Donofrio, B.S., M.B.A., Charles N. Bertolami, D.D.S., University Relations and Public Affairs Vice President for Administration and D.Med.Sc., Herman Robert Fox Dean, Chief of Staff to the Executive Vice College of Dentistry Martin S. Dorph, B.S., M.B.A., President J.D., Senior Vice President for Finance Sally E. Blount-Lyon, B.S.E., M.S., and Budget Katherine Fleming, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Dean, Undergraduate College; Ph.D., Vice Chancellor, Europe Vice Dean, Leonard N. Stern School of Norman Dorsen, B.A., LL.B., Business Counselor to the President Barbara F. Hall, B.A., Associate Provost for Enrollment Management Mary M. Brabeck, B.A., M.S., Pierre C. Hohenberg, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Dean, Steinhardt School of Alicia D. Hurley, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Senior Vice Provost for Research Culture, Education, and Human Ph.D., Vice President for Government Development Debra A. LaMorte, B.A., J.D., Affairs and Community Engagement Senior Vice President for Development Mary Schmidt Campbell, B.A., Anthony P. Jiga, B.A., M.P.P., Vice and Alumni Relations M.A., Ph.D.; hon.: D.F.A., D.H.L., President for Budget and Planning Alison Leary, B.S., Senior Vice Ph.D., Dean, Tisch School of the Arts Robert S. Kivetz, B.A., M.S., President for Operations Dennis S. Charney, B.A., M.D., Ph.D., Vice President for Campus Dean, Mount Sinai School of Medicine Linda G. Mills, B.A., J.D., M.S.W., Services Ph.D., Senior Vice Provost for (afﬁliated) Rosemarie A. Loffredo, B.S., Undergraduate Education and Dalton Conley, B.A., M.P.A., M.A., M.B.A., Vice President for University Life Ph.D., Dean for Social Sciences, Financial Operations and Treasurer Dianne Rekow, B.S., B.S.M.E., Faculty of Arts and Science Jules Martin, B.S., M.P.A., J.D., M.B.A., M.S.M.E., D.D.S., Ph.D., Thomas F. Cooley, B.S., M.A., Vice President for Global Security and Senior Vice Provost for Engineering and Ph.D., Dean, Leonard N. Stern School Crisis Management Technology of Business

UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION/BOARD OF TRUSTEES 58 Suzanne England, B.S., M.S.W., Carol A. Mandel, B.A., M.A., Daniel L. Stein, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., Dean, Silver School of M.S.L.S., Dean of Libraries Dean for Science, Faculty of Arts and Social Work Science Michele D. Marincola, B.A., Richard Foley, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., M.A., Interim Director, Institute of Catharine R. Stimpson, B.A.; Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Dean, Fine Arts B.A., M.A. [Cantab.], Ph.D.; hon.: Faculty of Arts and Science D.H.L., Hum.D., Litt.D., LL.D., Richard L. Revesz, B.S.E., M.S., Dean, Graduate School of Arts and Leslie Greengard, B.A., J.D., Dean, School of Law Science M.D./Ph.D., Director, Courant Matthew S. Santirocco, B.A.; Institute of Mathematical Sciences Edward J. Sullivan, B.A., M.A., M.A. [Cantab.], M.Phil., Ph.D., Ph.D., Dean for Humanities, Faculty Robert I. Grossman, B.S., M.D., Seryl Kushner Dean, College of Arts of Arts and Science Saul J. Farber Dean, New York and Science; Associate Provost for University School of Medicine and Undergraduate Academic Affairs Susanne L. Wofford, B.A.; B.Phil. Post-Graduate Medical School [Oxon.], Ph.D., Dean, Gallatin Ellen Schall, B.A., J.D., Dean, School of Individualized Study Robert S. Lapiner, B.A., M.A., Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Ph.D., Dean, School of Continuing and Public Service Professional Studies

Board of Martin Lipton, B.S. in Econ., Brooke Garber Neidich, B.A. Maurice R. Greenberg, LL.B.; Trustees LL.B., Chair David C. Oxman, B.A., LL.B. hon.: J.D., LL.D. Catherine B. Reynolds, B.A. Henry Kaufman, B.A., M.S., Ph.D.; hon.: L.H.D., LL.D. Ronald D. Abramson, B.A., J.D.; Courtney Sale Ross, B.A. hon.: D.F.A. Helen L. Kimmel, B.A. William C. Rudin, B.S. Phyllis Putter Barasch, B.S., Thomas S. Murphy, B.S.M.E., M.A., M.B.A. John Sexton, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., J.D. M.B.A. Maria Bartiromo, B.A. Constance Silver, B.S., M.S.W., L. Jay Oliva (President Emeritus), Ph.D. Marc H. Bell, B.S., M.S. B.A., M.A., Ph.D.; hon.: D.H.L., Lisa Silverstein, B.A. Litt.D., LL.D., Ph.D. William R. Berkley, B.S., M.B.A. Joel E. Smilow, B.A., M.B.A. Herbert M. Paul, B.B.A., M.B.A., Daniel J. Brodsky, B.A., M.U.P. J.D., LL.M. Jay Stein Arthur L. Carter, B.A., M.B.A. Lester Pollack, B.S., LL.B. Joseph S. Steinberg, B.A., M.B.A. Evan R. Chesler, B.A., J.D. E. John Rosenwald, Jr., B.A., M.B.A. Judy Steinhardt, B.A., Ed.M. Michael R. Cunningham, B.B.A., William R. Salomon M.A., Ph.D. Michael H. Steinhardt, B.S. Marie Schwartz Florence A. Davis, B.A., J.D. Daniel R. Tisch Larry A. Silverstein, B.A., LL.B. Barry Diller John L. Vogelstein Sheldon H. Solow Joel S. Ehrenkranz, B.S., M.B.A., Casey Wasserman, B.S. Henry Taub, B.S. LL.B., LL.M. Anthony Welters, B.A., J.D. Lillian Vernon Laurence D. Fink, B.A., M.B.A. Shelby White, B.A., M.A. Robert F. Wright, B.A., M.B.A. Jay M. Furman, B.S., J.D. Leonard A. Wilf, B.A., J.D., LL.M. H. Dale Hemmerdinger, B.A. (in Taxation) Baroness Mariuccia Zerilli- Marimò Charles J. Hinkaty, B.S., M.S. William D. Zabel, B.A. LL.B. Mitchell Jacobson, B.A., J.D. LIFE TRUSTEES TRUSTEE ASSOCIATES Richard D. Katcher, B.A., LL.B. Bruce Berger, B.S. Diane Belfer Richard Jay Kogan, B.A., M.B.A. Leonard Boxer, B.S., LL.B. Mamdouha Bobst, B.A., M.A., Jerry H. Labowitz, B.A. M.P.H.; hon.: L.H.D. Jane Eisner Bram, B.A., M.S.W., Ph.D. Kenneth G. Langone, B.A., M.B.A. John Brademas (President Jeffrey H. Lynford, B.A., M.P.A., Emeritus), B.A.; D.Phil. [Oxon.]; Betty Weinberg Ellerin, B.A., J.D. J.D. hon.: D.C.L., L.H.D., Litt.D., LL.D. Norman Goodman, B.A., J.D. Donald B. Marron Geraldine H. Coles Marvin Lefﬂer, B.S., M.B.A. Constance J. Milstein, B.A., J.D. John J. Creedon, B.S., LL.B., LL.M. Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak

UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION/BOARD OF TRUSTEES 59 8 Calendar

Academic Year 2008 2008-2009 All-University Welcome Week (undergraduate) August 24-29 Sunday-Friday Silver School of Social Work Orientation (all programs) August 26-29 Tuesday-Friday All-University Welcome Week (graduate) August 25-September 5 Monday-Wednesday Labor Day: holiday September 1 Monday Fall term opens September 2 Tuesday Field learning begins September 15 Monday No classes scheduled October 13-14 Monday-Tuesday Legislative Day* November 26 Wednesday Thanksgiving recess November 27-29 Thursday-Saturday All-University last day of classes December 11 Thursday Silver School of Social Work last day of classes December 11 Thursday Reading Day December 12 Friday Fall term examinations December 15-19 Monday-Friday Winter recess December 20-January 17, 2009 Saturday-Saturday 2009 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: holiday January 19Monday Spring term opens January 20 Tuesday Presidents’ Day: holiday February 16 Monday Spring recess March 16-21 Monday-Saturday All-University last day of classes May 4 Monday Silver School of Social Work last day of classes May 4 Monday Reading Day May 5 Tuesday Spring term examinations May 6-12 Wednesday-Tuesday Commencement: conferring of degrees May 13 Wednesday Summer sessions open May 18 (except Practice classes) Monday Memorial Day: holiday May 25 Monday Silver School of Social Work summer session ends July 2 Thursday Independence Day: holiday July 3 Friday

*Classes meet on a Monday schedule. Therefore, Wednesday classes do not meet on this day.

CALENDAR 60 Academic Year 2009 2009-2010 All-University Welcome Week (undergraduate) August 31-September 4 Monday-Friday All-University Welcome Week (graduate) August 31-September 4 Monday-Friday Silver School of Social Work Orientation (all programs) August 31-September 4 Monday-Friday Labor Day: holiday September 7 Monday Fall term opens September 8 Tuesday Field learning begins September 21 Monday Thanksgiving recess November 26-28 Thursday-Saturday Legislative Day* December 15 Tuesday All-University last day of classes December 15 Tuesday Silver School of Social Work last day of classes December 15 Tuesday Reading Day December 16 Wednesday Fall term examinations December 17-23 Thursday-Wednesday Winter recess December 24-January 16, 2010 Thursday-Saturday 2010 Winter Session courses January 4-16 Monday-Saturday Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: holiday January 18Monday Spring term opens January 19 Tuesday Presidents’ Day: holiday February 15 Monday Spring recess March 15-20 Monday-Saturday Legislative Day† May 4 Tuesday All-University last day of classes May 4 Tuesday Silver School of Social Work last day of classes May 4 Tuesday Reading Day May 5 Wednesday Spring term examinations May 6-12 Thursday-Wednesday Commencement: conferring of degrees May 13 Thursday Summer sessions open May 17 (except Practice classes) Monday Memorial Day: holiday May 31 Monday Silver School of Social Work summer session ends July 2 Friday Independence Day: holiday July 5 Monday *Classes meet on a Thursday schedule. Therefore, Tuesday classes do not meet on this day. †Classes meet on a Monday schedule. Therefore, Tuesday classes do not meet on this day.

CALENDAR 61 Washington Square Campus

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78 9

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31 32 33 34 35 36

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51 45 46 47 48 49 50 53 54 42 43 44 52

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64 66 67 65

North Key to Buildings 33 Broadway Block 57 Mercer Street Residence D’Agostino Hall Shimkin Hall a 715 Broadway 240 Mercer Street 110 West Third Street (55) 50 West Fourth Street (49) 1 Carlyle Court b 719 Broadway 58 Mail Services Deutsches Haus Silver Center for 25 Union Square West 547 La Guardia Place c 721 Broadway 42 Washington Mews (21) Arts and Science 2 Coral Towers 59 Washington Square Village East Building 100 Washington Square East/ 129 Third Avenue d 1 Washington Place 60 530 La Guardia Place 239 Greene Street (38d) 33 Washington Place (31a) 3 Thirteenth Street e 5 Washington Place 61 Off-Campus Housing Education Building Silver School of Social Work Residence Hall 34 Student Health Center 35 West Fourth Street (38e) 1 Washington Square North (27a) 47 West 13th Street 726 Broadway 4 Washington Square Village 4 145 Fourth Avenue 35 411 Lafayette Street 62 665 Broadway Faye’s @ the Square Silver Towers 45 West Fourth Street (38f) 100, 110 Bleecker Street (65) 5 University Hall 36 48 Cooper Square 63 Second Street Residence Hall 110 East 14th Street 1 East Second Street Furman Hall Skirball Department 37 Hayden Residence Hall 245 Sullivan Street (44d) 53 Washington Square South (44b) 6 Palladium Hall 33 Washington Square West 64 University Plaza 140 East 14th Street 38 Education Block 65 Silver Towers Glucksman Ireland House Student Health Center 100, 110 Bleecker Street 1 Washington Mews (22) 726 Broadway (34) a Wasserman Center for a Pless Hall Career Development 82 Washington Square East 66 Coles Sports and Goddard Hall Student Services Center 133 East 13th Street Recreation Center 79 Washington Square East (38g) 25 West Fourth Street (39a) b Pless Annex 181 Mercer Street 7 113 University Place 82 Washington Square East Gould Plaza (51) Third Avenue North 8 838 Broadway (26 Washington Place) 67 194, 196 Mercer Street Graduate School of Arts Residence Hall 9 7 East 12th Street c NYU Bookstore 68 Puck Building and Science 75 Third Avenue (11) 295 Lafayette Street 10 Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò 18 Washington Place 6 Washington Square North (27b) Thirteenth Street Residence Hall 24 West 12th Street d East Building a Wagner Graduate School Greenwich Hotel 47 West 13th Street (3) of Public Service 11 Third Avenue North 239 Greene Street 636 Greenwich Street (not shown) Tisch Hall Residence Hall e Education Building Hayden Residence Hall 40 West Fourth Street (52) 75 Third Avenue 35 West Fourth Street NOT SHOWN 33 Washington Square West (37) Torch Club 12 Rubin Residence Hall f Faye’s @ the Square Broome Street Residence Housing 18 Waverly Place (32b) 35 Fifth Avenue 45 West Fourth Street 400 Broome Street 383 Lafayette Street (54) Twenty-sixth Street Residence 13 Bronfman Center g Goddard Hall Butterick Building Institute of French Studies 334 East 26th Street (not shown) 79 Washington Square East 7 East 10th Street 161 Sixth Avenue 15 Washington Mews (23a) Undergraduate Admissions 14 Brittany Residence Hall 39 Student Services Block Cliff Street Residence The Jeffrey S. Gould Gould Welcome Center 55 East 10th Street a 25 West Fourth Street 15 Cliff Street Welcome Center 58 West Fourth Street (49a) 15 Lillian Vernon Center b 240 Greene Street Greenwich Hotel 50 West Fourth Street (49a) 636 Greenwich Street University Court 58 West 10th Street c 242 Greene Street Kaufman Management Center 334 East 25th Street (not shown) 16 Alumni Hall d 14, 14A Washington Place Lafayette Street Residence 44 West Fourth Street (50) 33 Third Avenue 80 Lafayette Street University Hall e Carter Hall Twenty-sixth Street Residence Kevorkian Center 110 East 14th Street (5) 17 Barney Building 10 Washington Place 50 Washington Square South (44a) 34 Stuyvesant Street 334 East 26th Street University Plaza (64) f 8 Washington Place 18 13 University Place University Court Kimball Hall Vanderbilt Hall g 19 West Fourth Street 246 Greene Street (32a) 19 Cantor Film Center 334 East 25th Street 40 Washington Square South (43) 36 East Eighth Street 40 Meyer Block Water Street Residence Kimmel Center for Washington Square Village, 20 10 Astor Place a Meyer Hall 200 Water Street University Life 1-4 (59) 4 Washington Place 60 Washington Square South (46) 21 Deutsches Haus Woolworth Building Wasserman Center for 42 Washington Mews b Psychology Building 15 Barclay Street King Juan Carlos I Center Career Development 6 Washington Place 53 Washington Square South (44c) 133 East 13th Street (6a) 22 Glucksman Ireland House Alphabetical List 1 Washington Mews 41 20 Cooper Square La Maison Française Water Street Residence 23 a Institute of French Studies 42 a Provincetown Playhouse (Numbers in parentheses correspond 16 Washington Mews (23b) 200 Water Street (not shown) 15 Washington Mews 133 MacDougal Street to the Key to Buildings and map) Lafayette Street Residence Waverly Building b La Maison Française b Lawyering Program 80 Lafayette Street (not shown) 24 Waverly Place (31c) 16 Washington Mews 137 MacDougal Street BY BUILDING NAME Lawyering Program Weinstein Center for 24 Weinstein Center for 43 Vanderbilt Hall Alumni Hall 137 MacDougal Street (42b) Student Living 40 Washington Square South Student Living 33 Third Avenue (16) Lillian Vernon Center 11 University Place (24) 11 University Place 44 Judson Block Barney Building 58 West 10th Street (15) Woolworth Building 25 22 Washington Square North a Kevorkian Center 34 Stuyvesant Street (17) Mail Services 15 Barclay Street (not shown) 50 Washington Square South 26 One-half Fifth Avenue Bobst Library 547 La Guardia Place (58) b Skirball Department BY STREET 27 1-6 Washington Square North 53 Washington Square South 70 Washington Square South (47) Mercer Street Residence a Silver School of Social Work Brittany Residence Hall 240 Mercer Street (57) 10 Astor Place (20) 1 Washington Square North c King Juan Carlos I Center 53 Washington Square South 55 East 10th Street (14) Meyer Hall 665 Broadway (62) b Graduate School of Arts d Furman Hall Bronfman Center 4 Washington Place (40a) 715 Broadway (33a) and Science 245 Sullivan Street 7 East 10th Street (13) Moses Center for Students 719 Broadway (33b) 6 Washington Square North 45 Catholic Center at NYU Broome Street Residence with Disabilities 721 Broadway (33c) 28 Rufus D. Smith Hall 58 Washington Square South 400 Broome Street (not shown) 719 Broadway (33b) 838 Broadway (8) 25 Waverly Place (non-University building) Brown Building NYU Bookstore 20 Cooper Square (41) 29 Seventh Street Residence 46 Kimmel Center for 29 Washington Place/ 18 Washington Place (38c) 40 East Seventh Street 48 Cooper Square (36) University Life 245 Greene Street (31d) Off-Campus Housing 30 111, 113A Second Avenue 7 East 12th Street (9) 60 Washington Square South Butterick Building 4 Washington Square Village (61) 31 Silver Center Block a Skirball Center for the 161 Sixth Avenue (not shown) One-half Fifth Avenue (26) One-half Fifth Avenue (26) a Silver Center for Performing Arts Cantor Film Center Palladium Hall 145 Fourth Avenue (4) Arts and Science 47 Bobst Library 36 East Eighth Street (19) 140 East 14th Street (6) 240 Greene Street (39b) 100 Washington Square East/ 70 Washington Square South Carlyle Court Pless Annex 242 Greene Street (39c) 33 Washington Place 48 Schwartz Plaza b Grey Art Gallery 25 Union Square West (1) 82 Washington Square East 411 Lafayette Street (35) 100 Washington Square East 49 Shimkin Hall Carter Hall (26 Washington Place) (38b) 530 La Guardia Place (60) 50 West Fourth Street 10 Washington Place (39e) Pless Hall 561 La Guardia Place (56) c Waverly Building a The Jeffrey S. Gould 24 Waverly Place Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò 82 Washington Square East (38a) 194, 196 Mercer Street (67) Welcome Center d Brown Building 24 West 12th Street (10) Provincetown Playhouse 285 Mercer Street (32c) 50 Kaufman Management 29 Washington Place/ Catholic Center at NYU 133 MacDougal Street (42a) 111, 113A Second Avenue (30) 245 Greene Street Center 44 West Fourth Street 58 Washington Square South (45) Psychology Building 13 University Place (18) 32 Kimball Block (non-University building) 6 Washington Place (40b) 51 Gould Plaza 113 University Place (7) a Kimball Hall Puck Building Cliff Street Residence 1 Washington Place (33d) 246 Greene Street 52 Tisch Hall 15 Cliff Street (not shown) 295 Lafayette Street (68) b Torch Club 40 West Fourth Street 5 Washington Place (33e) 53 Courant Institute Coles Sports and Rubin Residence Hall 18 Waverly Place Recreation Center 35 Fifth Avenue (12) 8 Washington Place (39f) c 285 Mercer Street 251 Mercer Street 14, 14A Washington Place (39d) 54 Housing 181 Mercer Street (66) Rufus D. Smith Hall d Copy Central 383 Lafayette Street Copy Central 25 Waverly Place (28) 1-6 Washington Square North (27) 283 Mercer Street 55 D’Agostino Hall 283 Mercer Street (32d) Schwartz Plaza (48) 22 Washington Square North (25) 110 West Third Street Coral Towers Second Street Residence Hall 19 West Fourth Street (39g) 56 561 La Guardia Place 129 Third Avenue (2) 1 East Second Street (63) 25 West Fourth Street (39a) Courant Institute Seventh Street Residence 251 Mercer Street (53) 40 East Seventh Street (29) 8 New York University Centers

1 Washington Square Center Tisch School of the Arts (TSOA) College of Arts and Science (CAS) Leonard N. Stern School of Business (STERN) School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development (STEINHARDT) Gallatin School of Individualized Study (GAL) College of Nursing (NURSING) Silver School of Social Work (SSSW) Graduate School of Arts and Science (GSAS) School of Law (LAW) Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service (WAGNER) Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences (CIMS) Elmer Holmes Bobst Library (LIB) Jerome S. Coles Sports and Recreation Center

2 College of Dentistry (DENT) 345 East 24th Street David B. Kriser Dental Center Comprehensive Dental Service Leonard J. Bluestone Center for Clinical Research Larry Rosenthal Institute for Aesthetic Dentistry

3 New York University Langone Medical Center (MED) 550 First Avenue School of Medicine Post-Graduate Medical School Tisch Hospital Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine Arnold and Marie Schwartz Health Care Center Skirball Institute of Biomolecular Medicine

4 New York University Midtown Center 11 West 42nd Street School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS)

5 Institute of Fine Art (IFA) 1 East 78th Street James B. Duke House Stephen Chan House

6 Mount Sinai Medical School (afﬁliated) 1 Gustave Levy Place

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY CENTERS 64 8 Travel Directions

WASHINGTON SQUARE SILVER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL By Public Transportation CAMPUS* WORK ROCKLAND Victory Boulevard Buses— COUNTY BRANCH St. George/Travis By Public Transportation CAMPUS AT ST. THOMAS S62: Frequent weekday service and Lexington Avenue Subway AQUINAS COLLEGE service every 30 minutes on Local to Astor Place Station. Walk Saturday and Sunday. From 8:30 The campus is located at 125 Route west on Astor Place to Broadway, a.m. to 11:30 p.m., to the ferry, and 340, Sparkill, NY 10976-1050. For then south on Broadway to Waverly from 7:30 to 12:20 a.m., from the information about the program, call Place, and west on Waverly Place to ferry, the S62 makes a stop inside the Rockland County campus office Washington Square. the Victory Boulevard entrance to at 845-359-6084. Broadway Subway the campus. Local to Eighth Street Station. Walk By Car S92: Commuter schedule from Travis south on Broadway to Waverly every 15 minutes from 6:30 to 7:42 From New York City via the George Place, then west on Waverly Place a.m. and from St. George every 15 Washington Bridge: Bear right cross- to Washington Square. minutes from 4:50 to 6 p.m. ing the bridge and follow signs to Sixth or Eighth Avenue Subway Palisades Interstate Parkway. Travel Richmond Avenue Buses— To West Fourth Street-Washington on the parkway to Exit 5 (Sparkill- North/South Route Square Station. Walk east on West Route 303 North). Bear right com- The Richmond Avenue and Victory Fourth Street or Waverly Place to ing off the ramp and travel north Boulevard stop is two blocks from Washington Square. on Route 303 to the first traffic the entrance to the campus. Seventh Avenue Subway light. Turn right on Route 340. The S44: Frequent weekday service and Local to Christopher Street-Sheridan college is about one-half mile on the service every 30 minutes on Square Station. Walk east on West left. Saturday and Sunday. Fourth Street to Washington From Westchester or Connecticut via the S59: Every 30 minutes every day. Square. Tappan Zee Bridge: Travel on the Forest Hill Road Buses—South Port Authority Trans-Hudson New York State Thruway to Exit Shore/St. George Route (PATH) 12. Bear right coming off the ramp S61: Frequent daily and weekend To Ninth Street Station. Walk and travel south on Route 303 service. south on Avenue of the Americas about 4 miles to Route 340. Turn (Sixth Avenue) to Waverly Place, left on Route 340. The college is S91: Commuter schedule weekdays. then east to Washington Square. about one-half mile on the left. Brooklyn Buses Fifth Avenue Bus From Bergen County: Follow direc- S53 (Bay Ridge-95th Street/Port Bus numbered 2, 3, or 5 to Eighth tions as above via the Palisades Richmond): Frequent weekday serv- Street and University Place. Walk Interstate Parkway or take ice; stops at Victory Boulevard for south to Washington Square. Bus Livingston Street from Northvale, transfer to S62 or S92. numbered 1 to Broadway and Ninth which changes to Route 303, and S93 (86th Street and 4th Street. Walk south on Broadway to follow as above. Avenue/College of Staten Island Waverly Place and west to Campus): Limited service Monday- Washington Square. SILVER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL Friday. Departs from 86th Street at Broadway Bus WORK COURSES AT THE 6:55 a.m., 7:55 a.m., and 8:55 a.m. Bus numbered 6 to Waverly Place. COLLEGE OF STATEN Departs from the campus at 3 p.m., Walk west to Washington Square. ISLAND 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. Eighth Street Crosstown Bus The off-campus extension site pro- Bus numbered 8 to University gram on Staten Island is located on Place. Walk south to Washington the campus of the College of Staten Square. Island, 2800 Victory Boulevard. The telephone number for the program is 718-982-1663.

*See Washington Square Campus map and key for speciﬁc addresses.

TRAVEL DIRECTIONS 65 Manhattan/Staten Island SILVER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL From Connecticut: To get to the Express Bus WORK COURSES AT SARAH Hutchinson River Parkway south, X-10: Frequent daily schedule from LAWRENCE COLLEGE take either the Merritt Parkway or 57th Street and Third Avenue to the Connecticut Turnpike (I-95) Victory Boulevard (and to Port Sarah Lawrence College is located in south to the Cross Westchester Richmond) with convenient stops at Bronxville, New York, near the Cross Expressway (I-287). Once on the the campus main entrance. County Parkway in the southern part Hutchinson River Parkway, proceed of Westchester County. It is easily to the Cross County Parkway west; Call 718-330-1234 for information accessible from the surrounding take Exit 5 (Midland Avenue); make and schedules for local buses and counties and Connecticut. For further a short right on Midland Avenue to Manhattan/Staten Island express information, call 914-395-3069. Kimball Avenue; turn left on buses. Kimball Avenue to the first traffic By Car light (Glen Washington Road); turn By Car From New York City: To get to the right on Glen Washington Road for Sarah Lawrence parking. From the Staten Island Expressway Cross County Parkway east from the (Interstate 278): Traveling west- west side of Manhattan, take the bound from the Verrazano-Narrows West Side Highway north to the By Public Transportation Bridge, take the Victory Boulevard Henry Hudson/Saw Mill River Train: The campus is within walking exit. At Victory Boulevard, turn left Parkway. From the east side, take distance of the Bronxville train sta- and continue under the expressway the FDR Drive to the Major Deegan tion, served by Metro-North com- to the first traffic light; turn left Expressway to the New York State muter train. Taxi fare is minimal. into the campus. Traveling east- Thruway (I-87). Leave the Thruway for the Cross Bus: Many bus lines serve the Cross bound, take the Victory Boulevard County Center, a large shopping exit and turn left onto Victory County Parkway heading east, exit- ing at Kimball Avenue; turn left on mall that is within walking distance Boulevard; at the traffic light, turn of the Sarah Lawrence campus. right to enter the campus. Kimball to second traffic light (Glen Washington Road); turn right on Glen Washington Road for Sarah Parking Lawrence parking. Students may purchase permits for From Northern Westchester and Upstate on-campus parking at the time of New York: Take the Taconic Parkway registration on a first-come, first- south to the Sprain Brook Parkway served basis. south; take Exit 11 to Cross County Parkway west (go up ramp); take Exit 5 (Midland Avenue); make short right on Midland to Kimball Avenue; turn left on Kimball Avenue to first traffic light (Glen Washington Road); turn right on Glen Washington Road for Sarah Lawrence parking.

TRAVEL DIRECTIONS 66 8 Index

A Courses G Graduate ...... 17-18, 47 Accelerated Program, 16-month, Undergraduate ...... 32-34 Grades and credit M.S.W...... 14 Graduate ...... 26 Accreditation of University . . . . .10 D Undergraduate ...... 44 Graduation application . .26, 44, 47 Administration Degree requirements School ...... 3-4 Bachelor of Science Guest accommodations, NYU . . .35 University ...... 58-59 Program ...... 32-34 Admission Doctor of Philosophy H Bachelor of Science Program . .35-37 Program ...... 46 Health Center, Student . . . . .55-56 Doctor of Philosophy Program Dual degree programs . . .15-16, 19 Housing Office, Off-Campus . . . .56 in Clinical Social Work . . . . .47-48 Master of Social Work Dual degree programs ...... 19 Program ...... 13 Housing, student ...... 56 Early decision plan for Dining Services, NYU Campus . .55 high school seniors ...... 36 I Diploma Arrears Policy ...... 51 International applicants . . . .52-53 Information for all programs, Disabilities, students with ...... 55 Master of Social Work general ...... 51-54 Program ...... 18-20 Discipline ...... 54 Insurance, student health ...... 56 Advanced credit, M.S.W...... 25 Doctor of Philosophy International credentials, Program in Clinical Advanced standing, B.S...... 37 applicants with ...... 52-53 Social Work ...... 46-50 Advanced standing International Students and Dual degree programs program, M.S.W...... 25 Scholars, Office for ...... 56 Sarah Lawrence College . . . .16, 19 Affirmative action policy ...... 10 School of Law ...... 16, 19 L Alumni activities ...... 55 Wagner Graduate School of American Language Institute . . .53 Public Service ...... 15-16, 19 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Student Services, Arrears policy ...... 51 E Office of ...... 56 Art collection, NYU ...... 9 Employment, student ...... 24, 55 Libraries ...... 9 Athletics, Intramurals, and Lifelong Learning and Professional Recreation, Department of . . . . .55 Enrollment verification ...... 51 Development, Examination, credit by, B.S. . . . .37 Division of ...... 2, 3 B Loans, see Financial aid Bachelor of Science Program . . . .31 F Bookstores, NYU ...... 55 Faculty, Silver School of M Social Work ...... 4-5 Map, Washington Square C Field instruction in social service campus ...... 62-63 agencies ...... 27-30 Calendar ...... 60-61 Master of Social Work Campus visits ...... 35 Financial aid Program ...... 12-26 Graduate ...... 22-25, 49-50 Dual degree programs ...... 15-16 Career Development, Wasserman Undergraduate ...... 36, 39-43 Center for ...... 55 Full-time options ...... 13-14 Firearms, simulated, Part- and full-time options, Change of program, B.S...... 44 University policy on ...... 54 combined ...... 14-15 Community service ...... 57 Fraternities and sororities ...... 55 Minor and dual major, B.S...... 34 Computer services and Internet Minor, social work, and individual resources ...... 55 courses, B.S...... 34 Continuing Education ...... 3 Multicultural Education and Counseling Service, University . . .55 Programs, Center for ...... 56

INDEX 67 N S Travel directions ...... 65-66 New York University Safety, campus ...... 54, 56 Trustees, Board of ...... 59 Administration ...... 58-59 Sarah Lawrence Tuition, fees, and expenses Board of Trustees ...... 59 College ...... 16, 17, 19, 66 Graduate ...... 20-21, 48-49 Introduction to ...... 6-10 Refund of ...... 51-52 Scholarships, see Financial aid Schools and colleges ...... 7-8 Undergraduate ...... 38 Services, School and Tuition insurance ...... 39 O University ...... 55-56 Silver School of Social Work Two-Year Program, One-Year Residence Program, M.S.W...... 13-14, 18-19 Administration ...... 3-4 Extended ...... 14 Faculty ...... 4-5 V P Introduction to ...... 2-3 Social work major ...... 33 Veterans benefits . . . .24, 42, 53-54 Palladium Athletic Facility . . . . .55 Sports and Recreation Center, W Patents, University policy on . . . .54 Jerome S. Coles ...... 55 Program Board ...... 55 St. Thomas Aquinas Waiver of required College ...... 16-17, 65 courses ...... 25-26, 48 R Staten Island, Washington Square Readmission ...... 19, 37 College of ...... 17, 65-66 campus map ...... 62-63 Recreation ...... 55 Student Activities, Office of . . . .55 Wasserman Center for Career Development ...... 55 Refund of tuition ...... 51-52 Student Resource Center ...... 55 Weapons, University policy on . .54 Religious groups ...... 56 T Withdrawal from Residence requirement, B.S. . . . .34 courses ...... 44, 51-52 Residences, student ...... 56 Testing, required ...... 36 Thirty-two Month Program for Working Professionals ...... 15 Ticket Central Box Office ...... 55

Transcripts of record ...... 51 Produced by Advertising and Publications, New Transfer applicants York University. Bachelor’s ...... 37 New York University is an afﬁrmative Master’s ...... 20 action/equal opportunity institution.

SILVER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK DEGREE PROGRAMS Program HEGIS* Code Degree Clinical Social Work 2104 Ph.D. Social Work 2104 B.S. Social Work 2104 M.S.W. Social Work-Child Development 2104/1305 M.S.W.-M.A. (dual degree) (with Sarah Lawrence College) Social Work-Law 2104/1401 M.S.W.-J.D. (dual degree) (with School of Law) Social Work-Management 2104/0506 M.S.W.-M.S. (dual degree) (with Wagner Graduate School of Public Service)

*HEGIS: Higher Education General Information Survey. Degree Programs as registered by the New York State Education Department, Ofﬁce of Higher Education, State Education Building, 89 Washington Avenue, 2nd Floor, West Mezzanine, Albany, NY 12234; Web: www.highered.nysed.gov.

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