NEW YORK UNIVERSITY BULLETIN Silver School of Social Work | 2015-2017 N E W Y O R K U N I V E R S I T Y B U L L E T I N 2015 - 2017 8 Silver School of Social Work ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE 63RD AND 64TH SESSIONS EHRENKRANZ CENTER ONE WASHINGTON SQUARE NORTH NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10003-6654
TABLE OF CONTENTS Silver School of Social Work...... 2 Administration...... 4 Faculty...... 5 An Introduction to New York University...... 7 Master of Social Work Program...... 10 Field Instruction in Social Service Agencies...... 28 Bachelor of Science Program...... 34 Doctor of Philosophy Program...... 49 Doctor of Social Welfare Program...... 55 General Information for All Programs...... 62 Student Activities/School and University Services...... 67 Community Service...... 69 University Administration/Board of Trustees ...... 70 Calendar...... 72 Washington Square Campus Map and Key...... 74 Travel Directions...... 76 Index ...... 77
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he Silver School of Social Work provides community and policy interests. All programs have a a rich environment for the education of strong social justice commitment. professional social workers, offering under- Faculty members have extensive professional Tgraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The experience and excellent teaching skills. They bring School also serves as a major postgraduate training to the School a wide range of knowledge and social center where hundreds of social workers deepen their work orientations—spanning contemporary psycho- professional knowledge and skills and earn continuing dynamic, psychological, and social-theory perspectives education units each year. The School is a key source of and related research. Members of the faculty assist local scholarly research and publications directed at improv- social-service, mental-health, and health-care agencies ing the practice of social work, evaluating social service in program planning and evaluation through consul- and mental-health programs, and developing new alter- tation and research. Scholarly work by the School’s natives for meeting the needs of underserved popula- faculty spans a wide range of questions, problems, and tions. The School’s B.S. and M.S.W. programs are fully populations, including trauma, poverty reduction, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education public health interventions, the conceptual and philo- (CSWE). (CSWE does not accredit doctoral programs .) sophical foundations of clinical practice, assessment of Direct Practice and Research Excellence. social work education, and needs of vulnerable popula- The Silver School is one of the leading centers of pro- tions. Faculty members are also called on to help shape fessional training in direct social work practice and the nationwide programs in social services, education, and development of future social work scholars. Graduates mental health. at the undergraduate and master’s levels acquire the Flexible Professional Education. A hallmark of core knowledge and skills necessary to work directly the Silver School is its continuing effort to make high- with individuals, families, groups, and communities. quality professional training accessible. The School has Students in both these programs receive concurrent developed flexible approaches to professional educa- practical experience with clients in agency settings, tion without compromising its rigorous training. In closely supervised in a supportive environment, as an response to differing student needs and circumstances, integral component of their social work education. four options are available for full-time students in the Ph.D. students are trained to pursue careers at institu- School’s M.S.W. program: the traditional two-year pro- tions of higher education as independent researchers, gram; a 16-month accelerated program; an advanced educators, and social work leaders. They are mentored standing option; and a program at Shanghai and New by senior faculty with well-established programs of York, along with a part-time, 32-month program for research and successful track records of peer review graduates of accredited undergraduate social work publications in high-impact scientific journals and programs. The M.S.W. program also recognizes the receipt of extramural grant support. The D.S.W. educational and career needs of individuals who have program in clinical social work prepares licensed social family and work responsibilities by offering them the workers for leadership roles in academic and agency opportunity to receive a full professional education settings. As part of the curriculum, students enroll over a longer period of time through the extended in an intensive writing workshops and an internship M.S.W. program and the extended one-year residence in either teaching or clinical supervision. The School program (OYR). M.S.W. students also have the option draws on the extraordinary diversity of health and of pursuing a dual NYU degree program in law (with social service agencies in the New York City metro- the School of Law); public administration (with the politan area and the tri-state region for its student Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service); field learning placements and research opportunities. child development (with Sarah Lawrence College); Carefully selected field instructors are on-site in the health advocacy (with Sarah Lawrence College) or more than 600 agencies in which students are placed. public health (with the NYU Global Institute of Public The School also offers global social work practice and Health). The B.S. program offers undergraduates the research opportunities to study abroad with an emerg- opportunity to combine a fine liberal arts education ing emphasis on policy practice for students with with the development of basic social work skills. The
SILVER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK 2 Ph.D. program offers experienced the main NYU campus, all faculty The School later added baccalau- professionals the opportunity to offices and many classrooms are reate, advanced certificate, and pursue further professional training housed in three historic Washing- Ph.D. programs—becoming one of and research. With an executive- ton Square townhouses that have the few schools in the country to style program structure, the D.S.W. been transformed into a single provide a continuum of social work program allows students to earn modern facility for social work education from the undergraduate a D.S.W. degree over a three-year education. The School’s nurtur- through the doctoral levels. It was period while working full-time. ing atmosphere allows students to the first school of social work in The School offers programs develop professionally in a sup- New York City authorized by the at four locations. All programs are portive and comfortable environ- New York State Education Depart- available at New York University’s ment—while having the resources ment to offer a Ph.D. degree. Washington Square campus. Part- of a major university (and a major The 19th-century structures and full-time master’s programs are city) at their disposal. the School calls home are located offered at our campuses in Rock- Diversity. Diversity along directly on historic Washington land County, Westchester County, several dimensions characterizes Square Park in Greenwich Village and Shanghai, China. the Silver School: the background and have a distinguished his- Continuing Education. and experience of its faculty; the tory in New York City, housing Dedicated to excellence in work- age, race/ethnicity, and interests a succession of mayors, artists, force development and the promo- of its student body; the extraordi- poets, architects, and writers. The tion of advanced clinical expertise, nary range of its field-placement American artist Edward Hopper professional leadership, and orga- opportunities; and its emphasis lived and worked at Number Three nizational effectiveness, the Silver on developing services for many from 1913 to 1967. Portions of School’s Office of Global and different underserved populations. his studio are preserved to this day. Lifelong Learning offers certificate The School promotes socioeco- Renovation to create offices and programs, workshops, conferences, nomic diversity in its student classrooms preserved much of the online programs and events, and body through an active recruiting interior architecture and detail of continuing professional education. strategy. Through research, timely the original 19th-century homes. The School is recognized by the conferences, and the development In October 2007, the School New York State Education De- of specialized training programs, of Social Work was named the Sil- partment’s State Board for Social the School actively pursues ver School of Social Work at NYU, Work as an approved provider of improvements in direct-practice ap- in recognition of NYU alumni continuing education for licensed proaches and in social and mental- Constance and Martin Silver’s social workers. health services for many different generous support of social work To learn about noncredit- populations. Current initiatives education. Their gift to the School, based certificate programs and are directed at services for people valued at $50 million, is the largest additional continuing education with co-occurring mental illness private donation to a school of programs, visit socialwork .nyu .edu/ and substance abuse and children social work in the United States. alumni/continuing-education. in foster care, work with homeless The gift has been used to: Intimate School Atmosphere. populations with mental illness, • support the Constance Mc- This is in many respects an intimate immigrant children and adults in Catherin-Silver Fellowship, school—in its educational philoso- need of mental-health care, social which provides financial aid to phy, program structure, and physi- work supports in the school system, M.S.W. students in need who cal setting. Faculty and students palliative and end-of-life care, are dedicated to helping minor- interact within a teaching culture adolescents at risk for HIV/AIDS, ity populations; in which faculty are very accessible. and growth of naturally occurring • establish the McSilver Profes- Small classes predominate (typically retirement communities. sorship in the Study of Poverty 27 or fewer students). A unique History. Established as part (“McSilver” is a combination advisement program provides both of the Graduate School of Public of Constance Silver’s married full- and part-time students with Administration and Social Service name and her maiden name, faculty advisement throughout (now the Robert F. Wagner Gradu- McCatherin); and their education at the School. Our ate School of Public Service) in • fund the McSilver Institute for students have established a number 1953, the School of Social Work Poverty Policy and Research, of organizations and informal was launched as an autonomous which promotes new initiatives groups and associations, are actively school within New York University dedicated to the study of pov- involved in the life of the School, in September 1960. erty and the better allocation and participate in shaping changes Initially, only a full-time two- of funding, administration, in the School’s curriculum. On year master’s program was offered. and services.
SILVER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK 3 Administration OFFICE OF THE DEAN ADMISSIONS AND OFFICE FOR RESEARCH Lynn Videka, B.S.N., A.M., Ph.D., ENROLLMENT SERVICES James Jaccard, A.B., A.M., Ph.D., Professor and Dean Robert Sommo, B.A., M.A. Professor; Associate Dean, Research; Jenny Sobelman, Chief of Staff (education), M.A. (interdisciplinary Co-director, Center for Latino Adolescent studies), Assistant Dean, Enrollment and Family Health ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/ Services Andrew Davis, Director of Research M .S .W . PROGRAM Sheryl Goldfarb, Director, Enrollment Development and Planning Services James Martin, B.A., M.S.W., Ph.D., Associate Professor; Associate Dean for Carrie Prendergast, Assistant Director, STUDENT AND ALUMNI Academic Affairs; Director, Enrollment Services AFFAIRS M .S .W . Program Todd Thomas, Supervisor, Admissions Courtney O’Mealley, M.S.W., Assistant Takako Kono, Associate Director, Operations Dean for Student and Alumni Affairs M .S .W . Program Ikechi Nwankwo, Admissions Shilpa Hegde, Assistant Director, Susan Egert, Coordinator, Extended and Recruitment Specialist Student Professional Development and OYR Programs Alumni Engagement COMMUNICATIONS METRO AREA CAMPUSES UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM Deidrea Miller, Associate Director, Robert Hawkins, B.A., M.P.A., M.A., Communications Rockland County Campus at P.h.D., McSilver Associate Professor in Kate Hogan, Graphic Designer St . Thomas Aquinas College Poverty Studies; Assistant Dean and Maryellen Noonan, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Director, Undergraduate Program FACULTY RESOURCES Associate Professor; Coordinator Linda Lausell Bryant, B.A., M.S.W., Niurvys Hechavarria, Faculty Resources Lori Landman, B.S.W., M.S.W., D.S.W., Clinical Assistant Professor; Administrator Faculty Adviser Katherine and Howard Aibel Visiting Tracy Meyers, B.A., M.S.W., Faculty Professor and Executive-in-Residence; FIELD LEARNING AND Adviser Director, Undergraduate Field and COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Service Learning Michele Weisman, B.S., M.S.W., Ph.D., Peggy Morton, B.A., M.S.W., D.S.W., Faculty Adviser Clinical Associate Professor/Assistant PH .D . PROGRAM Dean, Field Learning and Community Westchester Campus at Vincent Guilamo-Ramos , B.S., M.S., Partnerships Sarah Lawrence College M.S.W., M.P.H., Ph.D., R.N., Professor; Virgen Luce, B.A., M.S.W., Clinical Director, Ph .D . Program; Co-Director, Susan Gerbino, B.A., M.S.W., Ph.D., Associate Professor Center for Latino Adolescent and Family Clinical Associate Professor; Coordinator Health Siu-Ping Ma, B.A., M.S.W., Ph.D., Robin Miller, B.A., M.S.W., Ed.D., Clinical Associate Professor Genielle Salazar, Assistant Director Clinical Assistant Professor; Assistant Sandy Speier, B.A., M.S.W., Clinical Coordinator D .S .W . PROGRAM Associate Professor Donna Pope, B.A., M.S.W., Alison Aldrich Carol Tosone, B.A., M.S., Ph.D. , B.A., M.S.W., Clinical Faculty Adviser Associate Professor; Director, D .S .W . Assistant Professor Nancy Rentel, Admissions Outreach Officer Program Anne Dempsey, B.A., M.S.W., Clinical Assistant Professor Shanghai Campus at NYU Shanghai ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Deborah Manning, Associate Director Lynn Videka, B.S.N., A.M., Ph.D., Mark Callahan, B.A., M.A., Associate of Data Assessment and Field Learning Professor and Dean; Co-Director, M .S .W . Dean, Administration and Finance Operations Program at NYU Shanghai and New York Maria Di Pompo, Director, Tim Chan, Reporting Analyst Wen-Jui Han, B.A., Ph.D. Professor; Administration and Finance Co-Director, NYU-ECNU Institute for OFFICE OF GLOBAL AND Social Development at NYU Shanghai; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LIFELONG LEARNING Co-Director, M .S .W . Program at NYU (CONTINUING EDUCATION) Shanghai and New York; McSilver Evan Silberman, Assistant Director, Faculty Fellow Information Technology Stephanie Kaplan, Assistant Director, Global and Lifelong Learning Minchao Jin, B.S., M.S.W., Ph.D., Henry Samelson, Educational Assistant Professor of Social Work Technology Specialist Jenna Adolph, Conference Coordinator, Global and Lifelong Learning Qian Xie, B.A., M.S.W., Coordinator of Field Education and Instructor of Social Work
SILVER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK 4 CENTERS AND INSTITUTES Center on Violence and Recovery Gary Parker, Deputy Director, McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research Center for Latino Adolescent Linda Mills, J.D., M.S.W., Ph.D., and Family Health Lisa Ellen Goldberg Professor; Professor Andrew Cleek, Executive Officer, of Social Work, Public Policy and Law; Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, B.S., McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy Executive Director, Center on Violence M.S., M.S.W., M.P.H., Ph.D. R.N., and Research and Recovery Professor; Director, Ph .D . Program; Co- New York Recovery Center Director, Center for Latino Adolescent Briana Barocas, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Deborah Padgett, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., and Family Health Research Associate Professor; Director of M.P.H., Professor; Director, New York Research, Center on Violence and Recovery Recovery Center James Jaccard, A.B., A.M., Ph.D., Professor; Associate Dean, Research; Co- Danielle Emery, Director of Programs Director, Center for Latino Adolescent NYU-ECNU Institute for Social and Family Health McSilver Institute for Poverty Development at NYU Shanghai Bernardo Gonzalez, Assistant Director, Policy and Research Wen-Jui Han, B.A., Ph.D. Professor of Center for Latino Adolescent and Family Mary McKay, B.S.W., M.S.W., Social Work; Co-Director, NYU-ECNU Health Ph.D., McSilver Professor of Poverty Institute for Social Development at NYU Shanghai; Co-Director, MSW Program at Pablo Sanchez, Project Coordinator, Studies; Director, McSilver Institute for Shanghai and New York Center for Latino Adolescent and Family Poverty Policy and Research Health
Faculty Alison Aldrich, Clinical Assistant Suzanne England, Professor of Wen-Jui Han, Professor of Social Work; Professor of Social Work Social Work Co-Director, NYU-ECNU Institute for B.A., New York; M.S.W., Columbia B.S., Pittsburgh; M.S.W., Ph.D., Social Development at NYU Shanghai; Illinois; M.B.A., Tulane McSilver Faculty Fellow Jeane W. Anastas, Professor of Social B.A., National Taiwan; M.S.W., Work; Director, Strategic Planning and Trudy B. Festinger, Professor of Social California (Los Angeles); Ph.D., New Initiatives Work Columbia B.L.S., Boston; M.S.W., Boston B.A., Oberlin College; M.S.W., College; Ph.D., Brandeis California (Berkeley); D.S.W., Robert L. Hawkins, McSilver Associate Columbia Professor in Poverty Studies; McSilver Briana Barocas, Research Associate Faculty Fellow Professor; Director of Research, Martha A. Gabriel, Associate B.A., Appalachian State; M.P.A., Center on Violence and Recovery Professor of Social Work North Carolina (Chapel Hill); M.A., B.S., Cornell; M.S., London School B.A., Humboldt State; M.S.W., Ph.D., Ph.D., Brandeis of Economics and Political Science; Smith College Ph.D., Columbia Gary Holden, Professor of Social Work Susan Gerbino, Clinical Professor B.A., Washington; M.S., D.S.W., Stacey L. Barrenger, Assistant of Social Work; Director, Zelda Foster Columbia Professor of Social Work; McSilver Studies Program in Palliative and End- Faculty Fellow of-Life Care Kimberly Hudson, Assistant Professor/ B.A., Michigan State; A.M., Chicago; B.A., St. Francis College; M.S.W., Faculty Fellow Ph.D., Pennsylvania Fordham; Ph.D., New York A.A., City College of San Francisco; B.A., California (Los Angeles); Alma J. Carten, Associate Professor of Liliana Goldín, Professor of Social M.S.W., Michigan (Ann Arbor); Social Work; McSilver Faculty Fellow Work; McSilver Faculty Fellow; Center P.h.D., Washington (Seattle) B.A., Ohio; M.S.W., Atlanta; Ph.D., for Latino Adolescent and Family Health Hunter College (CUNY) Faculty Fellow James Jaccard, Professor of Social Work; B.S., Universidad Nacional de Buenos Co-director, Center for Latino Adolescent Aminda Heckman Chomanczuk, Aires; Ph.D., Albany (SUNY) and Family Health Assistant Professor/Faculty Fellow A.B., California (Berkeley); A.M., B.A., Ball State; M.S.W., Fordham; Diane Grodney, Clinical Associate Ph.D., Illinois (Urbana) Ph.D., Fordham Professor of Social Work B.A., Hunter College (CUNY); M.S., Minchao Jin, Assistant Professor of Phil Coltoff, Senior Faculty Fellow; Columbia; Ph.D., New York Social Work McSilver Faculty Fellow B.S., Tsinghua University; M.S.W., B.A., City College (CUNY); M.S.W., Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, Professor of P.h.D., Washington (St. Louis) New York Social Work; Pilot and Mentoring Core Director, Center for Drug Use and HIV Gerald Landsberg, Professor of Anne C. Dempsey, Clinical Assistant Research (CDUHR); Co-director, Center Social Work Professor of Social Work for Latino Adolescent and Family Health B.A., Brooklyn College (CUNY); B.A., Richmond; M.S.W., Hunter B.S., College for Human Services; M.S.W., M.P.A., New York; D.S.W., College (CUNY) M.S.W., M.S., M.P.H., New York; Hunter College (CUNY) Ph.D., Albany (SUNY); A.A.S. in Nursing, College of Health Sciences
SILVER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK 5 Linda Lausell Bryant, Clinical Linda G. Mills, Lisa Ellen Goldberg Sandy Speier, Clinical Associate Assistant Professor of Social Work; Professor; Professor of Social Work, Professor of Social Work Katherine and Howard Aibel Visiting Public Policy, and Law; Executive B.A., City College (CUNY); M.S.W., Professor and Executive-in-Residence Director, Center on Violence and Adelphi B.A., Pace; M.S.W., Hunter College; Recovery; Vice Chancellor for Global Victoria Stanhope, Associate Professor P.h.D., New York Programs and University Life; Associate of Social Work Vice Chancellor for Admissions and Michael A. Lindsey, Associate Professor B.A., St. Andrews; M.A., George Financial Support for NYU Abu Dhabi of Social Work Washington; M.S.W., Pittsburgh; B.A., California (Irvine); J.D., B.A., Morehouse College; M.S.W., Ph.D., Pennsylvania California (Hastings); M.S.W., San Howard; M.P.H., P.h.D., Pittsburgh Francisco State; Ph.D., Brandeis Shulamith Lala Straussner, Professor Wenhua Lu, Assistant Professor/Faculty of Social Work Diane Mirabito, Clinical Associate Fellow B.A., City College (CUNY); M.S.W., Professor of Social Work B.A., Shandong; M.A., Beijing Fordham; D.S.W., Columbia B.A., Syracuse; M.S.W., Chicago; International Studies; M.S., P.h.D., D.S.W., Hunter College (CUNY) Carol Tosone, Associate Professor Texas A&M of Social Work Peggy A. Morton, Clinical Associate Yuhwa Eva Lu, Associate Professor B.A., Fordham; M.S., Columbia; Professor of Social Work of Social Work Ph.D., New York B.A., Colorado; M.S.W., D.S.W., B.Ed., National Taiwan Normal; M.A., Hunter College (CUNY) Ellen Tuchman, Associate Professor M.S.W., Wisconsin (Milwaukee); of Social Work Ph.D. (joint degree), Claremont Michelle R. Munson, Associate B.A., Queens College (CUNY); M.A., Graduate School and San Diego State Professor of Social Work; Center for M.S.W., Ph.D., D.S.W., California Latino Adolescent and Family Health Virgen Luce, Clinical Associate (Berkeley) Faculty Fellow; McSilver Faculty Fellow Professor of Social Work B.A., Wisconsin (Madison); M.S.W., Lynn Videka, Professor of Social Work; B.A., Herbert Lehman College Minnesota (Twin Cities); Ph.D., Dean, Silver School of Social Work; (CUNY); M.S.W., Hunter College Washington (St. Louis) McSilver Faculty Fellow (CUNY) B.S.N., Illinois; A.M., Ph.D., Chicago Maryellen Noonan, Associate Siu-Ping Ma, Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work Myriam Villalobos, Assistant Professor/ Professor of Social Work B.A., Good Counsel College; M.A., Faculty Fellow B.A., National Taiwan; M.S.W., Iowa; Chicago; Ph.D., New York B.A., Puerto Rico, M.A., Ph.D., P.h.D., New York Rochester Deborah Padgett, Professor of Social Jennifer Manuel, Assistant Professor of Work and Global Public Health; Jerome C. Wakefield, University Social Work Professor of Psychiatry; McSilver Faculty Professor; Professor of Social Work; B.S., Texas Christian; M.S., Ph.D., Fellow Professor of the Conceptual Foundations Columbia B.A., Kentucky; M.A., Florida State; of Psychiatry, NYU School of Medicine; James I. Martin, Associate Professor of Ph.D., Wisconsin (Milwaukee); Faculty Affiliate, InSPIRES (Institute Social Work M.P.H., Columbia for Social and Psychiatric Initiatives: B.A., M.S.W., Michigan; Ph.D., Research, Education and Service), Rohini Pahwa, Assistant Illinois (Chicago) Department of Psychiatry, NYU School of Professor of Social Work Medicine; Affiliate Faculty, NYU Center Mary McKernan McKay, McSilver B.A., Panjab; M.A., Delhi; M.S.W., for Bioethics; Affiliate Faculty, NYU Professor of Poverty Studies; Director, Minnesota (Twin Cities); P.h.D., Center for Ancient Studies; Honorary McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Southern California Faculty, Institute for Psychoanalytic Research Dina J. Rosenfeld, Clinical Associate Education, NYU Medical Center B.S.W., M.S.W., Loyola of Chicago; Professor of Social Work B.A., Queens College (CUNY); M.A., Ph.D., Illinois (Chicago) B.A., Brooklyn College (CUNY); M.S.W., Ph.D., D.S.W., California Thomas M. Meenaghan, Professor M.S.W., D.S.W., Yeshiva (Berkeley) Emeritus of Social Work Tazuko Shibusawa, Associate Professor Qian Xie, Instructor of Social Work B.S., M.S.W., Ph.D., Fordham of Social Work M.S.W., Hong Kong Darcey Merritt, Assistant Professor B.A., Occidental College; M.S.W., Robert Yaffee, Research Professor of Social Work Ph.D., California (Los Angeles) B.A., Lehigh; M.A., New York; M.A., B.A., Sarah Lawrence College; Judith Siegel, Associate Professor of Ph.D., The New School for Social M.S.W., Ph.D., California (Los Social Work Research Angeles) B.A., York; M.S.W., Toronto; Ph.D., Robin L. Miller, Clinical Assistant Virginia Commonwealth Professor of Social Work B.A., Oberlin; M.S.W., New York; Ed.D., Columbia
SILVER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK 6 8 An Introduction to New York University
he founding of New York University in 1831 by a The Schools, group of eminent private citizens was a historic event Colleges, Institutes, and in American education. In the early 19th century, a Programs of the University Tmajor emphasis in higher education was on the mas- (in order of their founding) tery of Greek and Latin, with little attention given to modern or 1832 contemporary subjects. The founders of New York University College of Arts and Science intended to enlarge the scope of higher education to meet the cas .nyu .edu needs of persons aspiring to careers in business, industry, sci- ence, and the arts, as well as in law, medicine, and the ministry. 1835 The opening of the University of London in 1828 convinced School of Law www .law .nyu .edu New Yorkers that New York, too, should have a university. The first president of New York University’s governing 1841 council was Albert Gallatin, former adviser to Thomas Jeffer- School of Medicine son and secretary of the treasury in Jefferson’s cabinet. Gallatin school .med .nyu .edu and his cofounders said that the new university was to be a 1854 “national university” that would provide a “rational and practi- Polytechnic School of cal education for all.” Engineering (January 2014) The result of the founders’ foresight is today a university www .poly .edu that is recognized both nationally and internationally as a leader in scholarship. Of the more than 3,000 colleges and universi- 1865 ties in America, only 60 institutions are members of the dis- College of Dentistry www .nyu .edu/dental tinguished Association of American Universities. New York (including the College University is one of the 60. Students come to the University of Nursing [1947], from all 50 states and from over 130 foreign countries. www .nyu .edu/nursing) The University includes numerous schools, colleges, insti- tutes, and programs at major centers in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and 1886 Graduate School of Abu Dhabi (UAE). In the fall of 2013, NYU in New York and Arts and Science NYU Abu Dhabi were joined by a third degree-granting campus www .gsas .nyu .edu in Shanghai, China. In addition, the University operates a branch campus program in Rockland County at St. Thomas Aquinas 1890 College. Certain of the University’s research facilities, notably Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and the Nelson Institute of Environmental Medicine, are located in Human Development Sterling Forest, near Tuxedo, New York. Although overall the steinhardt .nyu .edu University is large, the divisions are small- to moderate-sized units—each with its own traditions, programs, and faculty. 1900 Enrollment in the undergraduate divisions of the Univer- Leonard N. Stern sity ranges between 130 and 7,672. While some introductory School of Business www .stern .nyu .edu classes in some programs have large numbers of students, many classes are small. 1922 The University offers over 6,000 courses and grants more Institute of Fine Arts than 25 different degrees. www .nyu .edu/gsas/dept/fineart
AN I N T R O D U C T I O N T O N E W Y O R K U N I V E R S I T Y 7 New York NEW YORK UNIVERSITY pository of research materials in the LIBRARIES history of left politics and labor. Two The Schools, fellowship programs bring scholars Colleges, Institutes, and University and The Elmer Holmes Bobst Library, from around the world to Tamiment Programs of the University New York designed by Philip Johnson and to explore the history of the cold (continued) Richard Foster, is the flagship of an war and its wide-ranging impact eight-library system that provides on American institutions and to 1934 access to the world’s scholarship. research academic freedom and pro- School of Continuing and Bobst Library serves as a center for mote public discussion of its history Professional Studies the NYU community’s intellectual and role in our society. Tamiment’s www .scps .nyu .edu life. With 4.4 million print vol- Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives umes, 146,000 serial subscriptions, contain, among other resources, the 1934 85,000 electronic journals, 900,000 archives of the Jewish Labor Com- Courant Institute of e-books, 171,000 audio and video mittee and of more than 200 New Mathematical Sciences recordings, and 40,000 linear feet of York City labor organizations. cims .nyu .edu special collections archival materials, Beyond Bobst, the library of the collections are uniquely strong the renowned Courant Institute of 1938 in the performing arts, radical and Mathematical Sciences focuses on Robert F. Wagner Graduate labor history, and the history of New research-level material in mathemat- School of Public Service York and its avant-garde culture. ics, computer science, and related wagner .nyu .edu The library’s website, library .nyu . fields. The Stephen Chan Library 1960 edu, received 2.4 million visits in of Fine Arts at the Institute of Fine 2011-2012. Arts (IFA) houses the rich collec- Silver School of Social Work Bobst Library offers approxi- tions that support the research and www .socialwork .nyu .edu mately 2,500 seats for student study. curricular needs of the institute’s 1965 The Avery Fisher Center for Music graduate programs in art history Tisch School of the Arts and Media, one of the world’s larg- and archaeology. The Jack Brause www .tisch .nyu .edu est academic media centers, has Library at SCPS Midtown, the most 134 carrels for audio listening and comprehensive facility of its kind, 1972 video viewing and three multimedia serves the information needs of every Gallatin School of classrooms. The Digital Studio offers sector of the real estate community. Individualized Study a constantly evolving, leading-edge The Library of the Institute for the www .nyu .edu/gallatin resource for faculty and student proj- Study of the Ancient World (ISAW) ects and promotes and supports ac- is a resource for advanced research 1972 cess to digital resources for teaching, and graduate education in ancient Liberal Studies learning, research, and arts events. civilizations from the western Medi- www .liberalstudies .nyu .edu The Data Service Studio provides terranean to China. Complementing expert staff and access to software, the collections of the Division of 2006 statistical computing, geographi- Libraries are those of the libraries of Institute for the Study cal information systems analysis, NYU’s School of Medicine, Dental of the Ancient World data collection resources, and data Center, and School of Law. The Bern www .nyu .edu/isaw management services in support of Dibner Library serves NYU Poly. quantitative research at NYU. The New York University Abu Dhabi 2010 The Fales Library, a special library provides access to all the New York University collection within Bobst Library, resources in BobCat and is develop- Abu Dhabi is home to the unparalleled Fales ing its own collection of books and nyuad .nyu .edu Collection of English and American other print materials in support of 2013 Literature; the Marion Nestle Food the school’s developing curricula. New York University Studies Collection, the country’s The NYU Shanghai library will open largest trove of cookbooks, food in fall 2013. Shanghai writing, pamphlets, paper, and The NYU Division of Librar- shanghai .nyu .edu archives, dating from the 1790s; ies continually enhances its student and the Downtown Collection, an and faculty services and expands Bobst Library’s professional staff extraordinary multimedia archive its research collections, responding includes more than 33 subject documenting the avant-garde New to the extraordinary growth of the specialists who select materials and York art world since 1975. Bobst University’s academic programs in work with faculty and graduate Library also houses the Tamiment recent years and the rapid expansion students in every field of study at Library, the country’s leading re- of electronic information resources. NYU. The staff also includes special-
AN I N T R O D U C T I O N T O N E W Y O R K U N I V E R S I T Y 8 ists in undergraduate outreach, tend to be involved in the vigorous tions, and other private philanthrop- instructional services, preservation, and varied life of the city. 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AN I N T R O D U C T I O N T O N E W Y O R K U N I V E R S I T Y 9 N E W Y O R K U N I V E R S I T Y B U L L E T I N 2 0 1 5 - 2 0 1 7 8 Master of Social Work Program
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES...... 11
CURRICULUM...... 11
FULL-TIME OPTIONS 1 Two-Year Program...... 12 2 16-Month Accelerated Program ...... 13 3 Advanced Standing Program ...... 13 4 M .S .W . Program at Shanghai and New York...... 13
COMBINED PART- AND FULL-TIME OPTIONS 5 Extended One-Year Residence (OYR) Program...... 14 6 Extended Program...... 14 7 32-Month Program for Working Professionals...... 14
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS 8 Dual Degree Program with the NYU Robert F . Wagner Graduate School of Public Service...... 15 9 Dual Degree Program with the NYU School of Law . . . . . 15 10 Dual Degree Program in Child Development with Sarah Lawrence College...... 15 11 Dual Degree Program in Health Advocacy with Sarah Lawrence College...... 16 12 Dual Degree Program in Global Public Health with the NYU Global Institute of Public Health ...... 16
INDIVIDUAL COURSES, NONMATRICULATED STUDENTS...... 17
OTHER CAMPUSES Rockland County Campus at St . Thomas Aquinas College . . . . 17 Westchester County Campus at Sarah Lawrence College. . . . . 17 NYU Shanghai Campus ...... 17 COURSES...... 18 ADMISSION...... 19 TUITION, EXPENSES, AND FINANCIAL AID...... 21 ACADEMIC POLICIES...... 27 8 Master of Social Work Program James Martin, M.S.W., Ph.D., Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Director, M .S .W . Program
ithin the framework of • educate students in the application of the Silver School’s mission professional values and ethics to practice; to improve the quality of • advance student understanding and respect life in New York City and for diversity and difference; and surroundingW areas, the goals of the master’s degree programs are the following: • prepare students to contribute to the realization of the goal of a just society. • educate for excellence in direct social work practice;
Curriculum The School offers a superior educa- with the history and philosophy the more complex issues of human tion that provides the core knowledge behind social welfare programs, behavior and train more intensively in and experience necessary for working policies, and practice; effective interventions with individu- directly with individuals, families, • demonstrating how working with als, families, and groups. Students can groups, and communities. organizations and communities is also focus on macro practice. The curriculum reflects current central to practice; Through the selection of elective knowledge from the field. The links • understanding social welfare policies; courses, students can focus their between practice, research, and • advancing ideas related to ethical graduate education on specific aspects policy are integrated throughout the practice with an emphasis on of social work, such as working with curriculum, as is a focus on social promoting a just society; particular client populations, explor- and economic justice and work- • developing skills for direct practice, ing different treatment approaches, ing competently with diverse and relevant research, and use of the examining issues related to service at-risk populations. In the classroom research literature; provision in different organizational students will learn from world-class • educating about human devel- settings, and developing social welfare faculty who are developing the latest opment and behavior through and mental-health policy. evidence-based practices, and inten- courses in the biological, psy- Electives include many advanced sive field internships will provide real chological, psychodynamic, and practice courses on work with indi- world, professional experience. social dimensions; viduals, families, and groups, as well as The School offers an array of • exploring the wide range of issues courses in human behavior. Students elective courses that deepen students’ pertaining to diversity that underlie can choose from an impressive array of knowledge and training in one or sev- social-welfare programs and social elective courses that covers such areas eral specific subject areas. In choosing work practice; and as the following: among these courses, students can • providing hands-on training in • theoretical models and approach- create a program of study that allows real-world field placement settings es, including object relations, them to explore personal commit- and integrating this experience and cognitive and behavioral interven- ments and professional interests. academic study through field semi- tions, short-term clinical practice, nars and intensive advisement. and creative-arts therapy; PROFESSIONAL • populations such as children, FOUNDATION COURSES ADVANCED families, adolescents, and older adults; gay, lesbian, bisexual, and Close supervision and intensive field CONCENTRATION AND transgender individuals; immi- instruction make up the core cur- ELECTIVE COURSES grants; people of different racial riculum of the School. This combi- After completing the professional and cultural backgrounds; and nation provides a broad professional foundation courses, students enter the • contemporary issues such as social work foundation by: advanced concentration phase of the poverty alleviation, health care, • introducing the field of social work master’s program. Here, students study
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 11 disaster and trauma, immigrant the tristate area, our field learning families, your course portfolio could family stressors, effects of racism, sites are varied and of high quality, include both direct practice and ele- and intimate family violence. offering students a rich learning ments of social policy and law within environment. The School devotes which practice is embedded. ONE-CREDIT much effort to matching students INTENSIVE COURSES with appropriate field learning op- FOCUSED LEARNING portunities. OPPORTUNITIES The School offers a variety of one- Field learning immerses students credit courses to provide students in the extraordinary range of human The School continues to expand its with intensive training and orienta- and social problems that lead clients range of focused learning opportuni- tion. Examples include the following: to reach out for help. Students are ties, including: • micro-macro practice in and with • Psychopharmacology trained to work with a variety of organizations, where students • Conflict Resolution for Children populations in diverse practice set- have the opportunity to engage in and Adolescents tings. The experience provides an op- both direct practice and policy- • Substance Abuse among Women portunity both to develop skills and practice activities; through the Life Cycle to appreciate the realities of coping • practice with adolescents in • Understanding and Working with with complex problems in the context schools; Muslim Populations of specific service-delivery systems. • experience with evidence-based • Grief, Loss, and Bereavement Through our impressive range of practice interventions for adults • Current Approaches to Trauma electives, one-credit intensives, and field placements, students can con- with severe mental illness in collaboration with the New York FIELD LEARNING centrate on specific aspects of social work, including children and families; State Office of Mental Health; Field learning lies at the heart of community- or hospital-based mental • practice in integrative primary and NYU’s M.S.W. social work educa- health; international social work; behavioral health care settings; and tion and students’ development as working with adults; schools; health; • practice with substance abuse and clinical social workers. Within the disability; working with the aged; co-occurring disorders, where context of the field placement ex- social work and the law; and social students can earn New York State perience and allied practice courses, work policy practice. OASAS CASAC certification at students have the opportunity to in- Students can select from our the successful completion of the tegrate theory and practice. Because rich and diverse offerings to build placement year. the School has developed unique a focused portfolio suited to their partnerships with over 600 public professional interests. For example, and nonprofit agencies throughout if you chose a focus on children and
Twelve Degree The M.S.W. program (HEGIS code St. Thomas Aquinas College offers one year of residency (two semesters number 2104) offers four full-time, each of these programs as well as the with a minimum of 10 credits each, Options two combined part- and full-time, 16-month program. Students in the including field instruction). one part-time, and five dual degree M.S.W. program at Shanghai and options as described below. The New York spend the first year at the 1 TWO-YEAR M.S.W. program is fully accredited NYU Shanghai campus. PROGRAM by the Council on Social Work The traditional path to the M.S.W. Education. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS degree, this program attracts the Visit our website at The Master of Social Work degree greatest number of students. The socialwork .nyu .edu . program offered by the School period of study for this option is requires successful completion of the four semesters: fall-spring-fall-spring, LOCATIONS approved curriculum of 65 credits. including 1,200 hours of field learn- The M.S.W. is recognized by the ing. The curriculum consists of a All master’s degree options are of- New York State Board of Regents professional foundation followed fered at the School’s main location as a professional degree. The cur- by an advanced concentration in at New York University’s Washing- riculum comprises both class and clinical practice with individuals, ton Square campus. The two-year, field instruction. To qualify for the families, and groups. Students spend advanced standing, and combined M.S.W. degree, the student must two semesters each in two differ- part- and full-time programs are complete classroom requirements ent field instruction agencies. These available at the School’s Westchester with a G.P.A. of 3.0 and a pass centers are selected from among the campus at Sarah Lawrence College. grade for all field placements. The more than 600 social service agencies The School’s Rockland campus at extended OYR program requires affiliated with the School throughout
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 12 the metropolitan area. The two-year the requirements for the master’s by the Silver School’s internationally option permits, but does not require, degree in four consecutive semesters. prominent faculty who are creat- study during the summer term. Because this option involves more ing new knowledge to solve social concentrated work than the two-year problems. The School’s commitment Sample Course of Study program, it is recommended that to cultural diversity and social justice (65 Credits) applicants have some social work serves as a foundation for this NYU First Year Credits or related experience. The period of Silver experience. study is spring-summer-fall-spring, Fall Semester with 1,200 hours of field learning. Sample Course of Study Social Work Practice I 4 (65 Credits) Social Welfare Programs 3 ADVANCED STANDING First Year (Shanghai) Credits and Policies I 3 PROGRAM Fall Semester Human Behavior in the Graduates of a Council on So- Social Work Practice I 3 Social Environment I 3 cial Work Education-accredited Human Behavior in the Diversity, Racism, Oppression, undergraduate social work program Social Environment I 3 and Privilege 3 within the past five years may apply Social Welfare Programs Field Instruction I 4 for admission into the advanced and Policies I 3 Total 17 concentration (second year) of the Writing for Social Work two-year program. The period of or Chinese Language 2 Spring Semester study for this option is two semes- Field Instruction I 4 Social Work Practice II 3 ters: fall-spring, including 600 hours Total 15 Human Behavior in the of field instruction. Study during the Social Environment II 3 summer term is not required. There Spring Semester Social Work Research I 3 is an option to complete class work Social Work Practice II 3 Human Behavior in the Clinical Practice with Groups 3 on a schedule of one evening and one Saturday each week. Social Environment II 3 Field Instruction II 4 Social Work Research I 3 Total 16 Sample Course of Study Clinical Practice with Groups 3 (32 Credits) Writing for Social Work Second Year Credits First Year Credits or Chinese Language 2 Fall Semester Field Instruction II 3 Fall Semester Total 17 Human Behavior in the Human Behavior in the Social Environment III 3 Social Environment III 3 Second Year (New York) Credits Social Work Practice III 3 Social Work Practice III 3 Elective 3 Clinical Practice with Groups 3 Summer Semester Preparation for Social Work Social Work Research II 3 Social Work Research II 3 Education and Practice in Field Instruction III 4 Field Instruction III 4 the US 1 Total 16 Total 16 Total 1 Spring Semester Spring Semester Fall Semester Social Work Practice IV 3 Social Work Practice IV 3 Social Work Practice III 3 Advanced Social Policy 3 Advanced Social Policy 3 Human Behavior in the Elective 3 Elective 3 Social Environment III 3 Diversity, Racism, Oppression, Elective 3 Elective 3 Field Instruction IV 4 and Privilege 3 Field Instruction IV 4 Social Work Research II 3 Total 16 Total 16 Field Instruction III 4 Total 16 4 M .S .W . PROGRAM AT SHANGHAI AND 16-MONTH Spring Semester 2 NEW YORK ACCELERATED PROGRAM Social Work Practice IV 3 In the M.S.W. program at Shanghai Advanced Social Policy 3 An accelerated route to the master’s and New York, students will have Elective 3 degree, the 16-month sequence of the opportunity to experience an Elective 3 courses is identical to the two-year innovative global M.S.W. education Field Instruction IV 4 program. This program enables and be trained in culturally appro- Total 16 students to begin study in the priate practices. Students are taught spring semester and to complete
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 13 5 EXTENDED ONE-YEAR Spring Semester Elective 3 RESIDENCE (OYR) Social Work Practice II 3 Total 18 PROGRAM Elective 3 Second Year Credits For employed social workers, this op- Summer Semester Fall Semester tion combines 37 credits of part-time Social Work Research II 3 study with one year of full-time study Social Work Practice I 4 (two semesters with a minimum of Elective 3 Field Instruction I 4 Total 10 credits each), including one field 19 Spring Semester placement of 900 hours. A work- Third Year Credits Social Work Practice II 3 study plan is available to applicants Field Instruction II 4 employed in agencies that provide an Fall Semester appropriate educational experience Field Instruction OYR-A 6 Summer Semester as determined by the Office of Field Human Behavior in the Social Work Research II 3 Learning and Community Partner- Social Environment III 3 Clinical Practice with Groups 3 ships. The period of study ranges Social Work Practice III 3 Total 21 from three to four years, including Spring Semester two semesters (900 hours) of field Third Year Credits instruction. Field Instruction OYR-B 7 Fall Semester Admissions criteria are essentially Social Work Practice IV 3 the same as those for the two-year, Advanced Social Policy 3 Field Instruction III 4 full-time option. However, concur- Elective 3 Human Behavior in the Social Environment III 3 rent, clinically supervised direct social Total 28 work employment is required for Social Work Practice III 3 entry into this program. Applicants Elective* 3 must have provided two years of 6 EXTENDED PROGRAM Spring Semester direct services to clients. This flexible program enables each Field Instruction IV 4 Although variations are common, student to complete a study plan Social Work Practice IV 3 a student entering this program in arranged with a program adviser. One Advanced Social Policy 3 September might have the following year of full-time study (two semesters course of study in the extended one- of 10 credits each, including field Elective* 3 year residence program: instruction) is required. The period of Total 26 Sample Course of Study study ranges from three to four years, *One or the other of these may be post- (65 Credits) including four semesters of field in- poned to a final (post-Commencement) struction. Students may begin in the summer . First Year Credits fall or spring. Most students in this Fall Semester program take advantage of the option 7 32-MONTH PROGRAM Social Welfare Programs for study during the summer term. FOR WORKING & Policies I 3 Although variations are com- PROFESSIONALS mon, a student entering the extended Human Behavior in the M.S.W. program in September might Designed for those who work full Social Environment I 3 have the following course of study: time, this unique option allows you Spring Semester to earn an M.S.W. degree over a 32-month period through evening, Social Work Practice II 3 Sample Course of Study (65 Credits) weekend, and summer study. This Human Behavior in the program option is open only to new First Year Credits Social Environment II 3 first-year M.S.W. students. Students Summer Semester Fall Semester will complete their 65 credits within Diversity, Racism, Oppression, Social Welfare Programs a learning community cohort that and Privilege 3 and Policies I 3 remains the same over the first year Elective 3 Human Behavior in of the program. Field placements will be arranged primarily during evening, Total 18 the Social Environment I 3 weekend, and summer time periods. Spring Semester Second Year Credits The program option features a special- Human Behavior in ly coordinated advisement system in Fall Semester the Social Environment II 3 which your practice instructor is also Social Work Practice I 4 Social Work Research I 3 your field learning adviser. You will Clinical Practice Summer Semester also participate in a special practice lab with Groups 3 over your first two semesters designed Diversity, Racism, Oppression, to prepare you for the field agency and Privilege 3 placement you will begin in your third
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 14 semester. The period of study for this Third Year Credits a program in which a student may option is eight semesters, including Fall Semester simultaneously pursue study leading summer study, with 1,100 hours of to a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) Elective 3 field learning. As in our two-year degree and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) program, the curriculum consists of a Research II 3 degree. By taking courses that are professional foundation followed by Field Instruction 32-Month V 3 acceptable for transfer credit in each an advanced concentration in clinical Spring Semester of the schools involved and through practice with individuals and families. Advanced Social Policy 3 careful course planning, the dual Applicants must have at least three degree student can complete both Social Work Practice IV 3 years of professional or business experi- degrees within a four-year period. ence working with people. Admission Field Instruction 32-Month VI 2 The School of Law requires is selective. Financial aid is available. Total 17 83 credits of study; however, 12 This program is only available at the credits for courses taken at the DUAL DEGREE Washington Square Campus location. 8 Silver School of Social Work will be PROGRAM WITH THE applied in satisfaction of require- Sample Course of Study NYU ROBERT F . WAGNER ments for the J.D. degree. Similarly, (65 Credits) GRADUATE SCHOOL OF the M.S.W. program requires a First Year Credits PUBLIC SERVICE minimum of 65 credits; however, 13 credits for courses taken in the Fall Semester The NYU Silver School of Social Work and the Robert F. Wagner School of Law will be applied to- Human Behavior in Graduate School of Public Service ward the M.S.W. degree. Instead of the Social Environment I 3 sponsor a program in which a taking the required 147 credits for Social Welfare Program student may simultaneously pursue both degrees if done separately, with and Policies I 3 study leading to a Master of Social the crossover of credits from the Social Work Practice Lab I 1 Work degree and a Master of Public schools, students will complete 123 credits for both degrees. Spring Semester Administration degree. By taking courses that are acceptable for trans- Please note: admission to both Human Behavior in programs is required. Neither degree the Social Environment II 3 fer credit in each of the schools and through careful course planning, the is conferred until the requirements for Diversity, Racism, Oppression, dual degree student can complete both degrees are fulfilled. The NYU and Privilege 3 both degrees in two years, including School of Law website is law .nyu .edu . Social Work Practice Lab II 2 two summers. Summer Semester The M.S.W./Executive M.P.A. DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM 10 IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT Social Work Research I 3 program will enable students to WITH SARAH LAWRENCE Social Work Practice I 4 complete their social work training while also securing a master’s degree COLLEGE Field Instruction 32-Month I 3 from the Wagner School. Students The NYU Silver School of Social Total 25 have flexibility to take courses in Work has joined with Sarah Lawrence Second Year Credits both Wagner’s public and nonprofit College to offer a dual degree in management and policy and health social work and child development. Fall Semester policy and management programs. Students in this program can pursue Clinical Practice with Groups 3 The combined course of study will study leading to a master’s degree in Social Work Practice II 3 incorporate the courses required social work and a master’s degree in Field Instruction 32-Month II 2 for the Executive M.P.A. degree (36 child development. By taking courses that are acceptable for transfer credit Spring Semester credits), in addition to the 65 credits required for the M.S.W. degree (16 in each of the schools involved and Human Behavior in courses and four semesters of field through careful course planning, the the Social Environment III 3 learning). Please note that neither dual degree student can complete Elective 3 degree is conferred until the require- both degrees full-time in three years. Field Instruction 32-Month III 3 ments for both degrees are fulfilled. The program can also be completed Summer Semester The NYU Robert F. Wagner Gradu- on a part-time basis. Ninety-five credits (instead of 113) are required, Social Work Practice III 3 ate School of Public Service website is wagner .nyu .edu . including a thesis for the M.A. in Elective 1 child development (10 credits). Field Instruction 32-Month IV 2 Students must begin this pro- 9 DUAL DEGREE Total 23 PROGRAM WITH THE NYU gram at Sarah Lawrence College, SCHOOL OF LAW completing one year of course work in developmental theory and an The NYU Silver School of Social observational fieldwork placement. Work and the School of Law sponsor
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 15 Social work classes begin after the careful course planning, both degrees Courses are taught by professors completion of this first year. can be completed by three years of drawn from relevant programs across Admission to both programs full-time study. The program can five schools at NYU, including the is required. Learn more about the also be completed on a part-time Silver School of Social Work; the application for the child develop- basis. Completion of 97 credits, in- Robert F. Wagner Graduate School ment program at sarahlawrence . cluding 16 credits of supervised field of Public Service; the School of edu/child-development. All classes in work, is required for completion of Medicine; the College of Dentistry child development are held at Sarah both degrees. (including the College of Nurs- Lawrence College in Bronxville, Students must begin this ing); and the Steinhardt School of New York, in Westchester County. program at Sarah Lawrence College Culture, Education and Human View the application for the M.S.W. finishing one year of course work in Development. program at the Silver School of health advocacy; social work classes The dual degrees are designed Social Work. begin after this first year; a final year to provide the necessary skill sets The dual degree program will includes courses on both campuses. for graduating students to pursue combine the theoretical knowledge Admission to both programs professional careers in both so- bases of clinical social work and is required. All classes in health cial work and public health, and developmental psychology. Its goals advocacy are held at Sarah Lawrence prepare them for leadership roles include: College in Bronxville, New York, in in community healthcare settings, Westchester County. M.S.W. classes government agencies, and nonprofit • educate social work clinicians for can be taken at the Washington organizations in the United States advanced practice in the treatment Square, Rockland, or Westchester and internationally. of children; campuses. Students in the M.S.W./M.P.H. • develop social work clinicians with This dual degree will combine program would enroll as full-time an in-depth understanding of the the theoretical knowledge bases of students taking courses within each life of the child as the interaction clinical social work and health advo- program concurrently. The M.S.W./ of intellectual, emotional, social, cacy. It will prepare graduates to be M.P.H. option is available to those and imaginative streams; social workers and health advocates choosing the Global Health Leader- • provide an appropriate balance for clinical practice with patients ship M.P.H. concentration. between academic study in the and families in diverse health care Please note that neither degree is theoretical and empirical aspects settings. In addition, graduates will conferred until the requirements for of the child development/child have in-depth knowledge of macro both degrees are fulfilled. The NYU treatment fields and direct practice practice aimed at reducing struc- Global Institute of Public Health with children; and tural barriers to health care, such as website is giph .nyu .edu. • prepare social work clinicians/ poverty and racism. Both programs child development experts to emphasize the importance of under- meet the diverse needs of at-risk GLOBAL LEARNING standing the impact of culture, race, children, particularly those in the PROGRAMS and gender on the development of urban setting. individuals and social systems. As part of NYU’s Global Network For more information, please contact For more information, please University, students have several Clinical Professor Susan Gerbino at contact Clinical Professor Susan opportunities to participate in global susan .gerbino@nyu .edu. Gerbino at susan .gerbino@nyu .edu. learning programs. Through im- mersion in local culture and society, 11 DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM our global learning opportuni- IN HEALTH ADVOCACY 12 IN GLOBAL PUBLIC ties developed by faculty provide WITH SARAH LAWRENCE HEALTH WITH THE NYU students with the ability to examine COLLEGE GLOBAL INSTITUTE OF social policy and social work practice as well as contemporary social, The NYU Silver School of Social PUBLIC HEALTH political, and economic issues from Work joins with Sarah Lawrence This interdisciplinary, three-year pro- a global perspective while gaining a College to offer a dual degree in gram with the NYU Global Institute deeper understanding first hand of social work and health advocacy. of Public Health is for students who diverse cultures. Students in this program can pursue seek to combine social work and During the past few years, study leading to a master’s degree in public health with a global focus. At courses have been offered in Buenos social work (M.S.W.) and a master’s completion of the program, students Aires, Argentina; Jerusalem, Israel; degree (M.A.) in health advocacy. will have earned a Master of Social Paris, France; Puebla, Mexico; and By taking courses that are ac- Work degree (M.S.W.) and a Master Santiago, Dominican Republic. ceptable for transfer credit in each of Public Health degree (M.P.H.). of the schools involved and through
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 16 NON-MATRICULATED The Rockland campus is con- NYU Shanghai Campus venient to northern New Jersey; PROGRAM Jointly established by New York Orange, Rockland, Ulster, and University and East China Normal Students may take one or two Westchester counties in New York; University, NYU Shanghai is NYU’s courses a semester without making and Connecticut. It is located only third degree-granting campus, join- a commitment to a degree program. minutes away from the Palisades ing NYU Washington Square and Students later admitted to the Interstate Parkway, the Garden NYU Abu Dhabi. It is also the first master’s degree program may receive State Parkway, and the Tappan Zee Sino-US joint venture university ap- credit for as many as four courses Bridge. proved by the Ministry of Education (12 credits), from the following*: Classes are offered on Thursdays, of the People’s Republic of China. Fridays, and weekday evenings. • Social Welfare Programs and A state-of-the-art academic Convenient field internships are Policies I building in Pudong opened in available. Students may begin mas- • Diversity, Racism, Oppression, August 2014. Fifteen stories tall, ter’s degree courses in the spring or and Privilege the building contains an expansive fall semester. Preadmission counsel- • Human Behavior in the Social library, a 300-seat auditorium, a ing services are available. For further Environment I 150-person colloquium space, and information, call 845-398-4120. • Human Behavior in the Social kitchen and dining facilities. Also Travel directions are available Environment II generously equipped with class- on our website, socialwork .nyu .edu/ rooms capable of accommodating Students enrolled at other about-silver/campuses/rockland. schools in the University are invited varying class sizes, dedicated floors to register for courses given at the Sil- for teaching and practical labora- ver School of Social Work for which Westchester County Campus tories for various sciences, intimate they have the appropriate educational at Sarah Lawrence College study spaces, and faculty and background. Permission to register administrative offices, the build- for graduate social work courses must Students can earn the NYU M.S.W. ing functions as a campus unto be obtained from the Office of En- degree at the School’s Westchester itself and as the center of a thriving rollment Services, One Washington County Campus at Sarah Lawrence academic community. Square North; 212-998-5910. College in Bronxville, NY in West- Students in the M.S.W. pro- chester County. gram at Shanghai and New York *Additional courses for which non- the campus offers a single-day spend their first year of study at the matriculated students may register option for two-year full-time and Shanghai campus. are sometimes offered and may vary advanced standing students on depending on site selected . saturday and a single day-option for part-time students on Fridays. We CAMPUSES also offer classes on Tuesday nights. Field placements are available in Rockland County Campus at the Bronx, Westchester and Putnam St . Thomas Aquinas College Counties, and throughout Con- The following master’s degree op- necticut. Students may begin courses tions are offered on the campus in the fall, spring, or summer. of St. Thomas Aquinas College in Preadmission counseling services are Sparkill, Rockland County: two- available. For further information, year program, 16-month program, call 914-323-6201. extended one-year residence pro- The campus is easily accessible gram, extended program, advanced by car, train, or bus. Travel directions standing program, and individual are available on our website, courses. Students can complete all socialwork .nyu .edu/about-silver/ degree requirements at the Rock- campuses/westchester. land campus.
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 17 Courses Note: Descriptions of required and Human Behavior in the Social An Integrative Gestalt Therapy elective master’s level-courses are avail- Environment III Approach to Clinical SW Practice able on our website at socialwork .nyu . MSWAC-GS.2001 3 credits . MSWEL-GS.2110
edu/academics/msw/course-descriptions. Prerequisite: MSWPF-GS.2007, An Introduction to Conflict MSWPF-GS.2002, and MSWFD- Management GS.2200. REQUIRED COURSES MSWEL-GS.2082 Social Work Research II (PROFESSIONAL Anti-racism for Social Workers:
FOUNDATION) MSWAC-GS.2008 3 credits . Understanding the Impact of
Prerequisite: MSWPF-GS.2009, Structural Racism on Practice, Integrated Practice & Field MSWPF-GS.2002, and MSWFD- Policies, Programs, and Research Curriculum I and II GS.2200. MSWEL-GS.2155 MSWPF-GS.2001 4 credits, and Advanced Social Policy MSWPF-GS.2002 3 credits; Clinical Practice in Illness & MSWAC-GS.20xx. 3 credits . MSWFD-GS.2100 4 credits, and Healthcare Prerequisite: MSWPF-GS.2003; MSWFD-GS.2200 4 credits. MSWEL-GS.2113 MSWPF-GS.2002 and MSWFD- Co-requisites: MSWPF-GS.2001 and GS.2200. Clinical Practice with Aging MSWFD-GS. 2100 or MSWFD- Populations GS.3100; MSWPF-GS.2002 and Advanced Concentration-Field MSWEL-GS.2117 MSWFD-GS.2200 or MSWFD- Learning GS.3200. (Except for OYR students) MSWFD-GS.2300 (Field III) and Clinical Practice with Children MSWEL-GS.2010 Prerequisites: Social Welfare Programs and MSWFD-GS.2400 (Field IV); MSWPF-GS.2001 and MSWPF- Policies I MSWFD-GS.2500 (OYR-A) and MSWFD-GS.2600 (OYR-B) or GS.2002. MSWPF-GS.2003 3 credits . MSWFD-GS.3400 (32MO -IV), Clinical Practice with Couples Human Behavior in the MSWFD-GS.3500 (32MO- V) and MSWEL-GS.2049 Prerequisite: Social Environment I MSWFD-GS.3600(32MO -VI). MSWPF-GS.2002. MSWPF-GS.2006 3 credits . Prerequisite: MSWPF-GS.2002 and Clinical Practice with Families: Human Behavior in the Social MSWFD-GS.2200 or MSWFD- Contemporary Issues & Approaches Environment II GS.3300; Co-requisite for MSWFD- MSWEL-GS.2086 MSWPF-GS.2007 3 credits . GS.2300, MSWFD-GS.2500 and Prerequisite: MSWPF-GS.2006. MSWFD-GS.3400: MSWAC- Clinical Practice with Substance GS.2002; Co-requisite for MSWFD- Abusers and their Families Social Work Research I GS.2400, MSWFD-GS.2600 and MSWEL-GS.2028 Prerequisite: MSWPF-GS.2009 3 credits . MSWFD-GS.3600: MSWAC- MSWPF-GS.2002. Diversity, Racism, Oppression, GS.2009. Credits vary . Clinical Social Work Practice with and Privilege Field Instruction OYR-A LGBT Clients MSWPF-GS.2010 3 credits . MSWFD-GS.2500 6 credits . MSWEL-GS.2160 Clinical Practice with Groups Co-requisites: MSWAC-GS.2002 and Cognitive and Behavioral Professional Foundation Curriculum. MSWPF-GS 2014 3 credits . Intervention Prerequisite: MSWPF-GS.2001. Field Instruction OYR-B MSWEL-GS.2053 Prerequisite: Social Welfare Programs and MSWFD-GS.2600 7 credits . MSWPF-GS.2001. Policies I Prerequisite: MSWFD-GS.2500. Community Health Needs Co-requisite: MSWAC-GS.2009. MSWPF-GS.2003 3 credits . Assessment: An Experiential and Collaborative Case Study of Del REQUIRED COURSES ELECTIVE COURSES* Carmen, Philippines (ADVANCED 3 credits each MSWEL-GS.2154 CONCENTRATION) Students are invited to select electives Community Organization from among those offered by the MSWEL-GS.2127 Social Work Practice III Silver School of Social Work and MSWAC-GS.2002 3 credits . by other schools in the University. Comparative Criminal Justice Prerequisite: MSWPF-GS.2002 and Students in other schools of the MSWEL-GS.2106
MSWFD-GS.2200; Co-requisite: University are likewise invited to Comparative Short Term Therapies: MSWFD-GS.2300, MSWFD- register for Silver School of Social Crisis, Dynamic, and CBT GS.2500, or MSWFD-GS.3400. Work courses for which they have the MSWEL-GS.2047 Prerequisite: Social Work Practice IV appropriate educational background. MSWPF-GS.2001. Questions with regard to possible MSWAC-GS.2009 3 credits . Contemporary Aging Prerequisite: MSWAC-GS.2002; prerequisites for elective courses MSWEL-GS.2102 Co-requisite: MSWFD-GS.2400, should be directed to the Office of MSWFD-GS.2600, or MSWFD- Enrollment Services, One Washington GS.3600. Square North; 212-998-5910 .
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 18 Contemporary Gay, Lesbian, Inequalities in Globalization Social Work Practice in Bisexual & Transgender MSWEL-GS.2136 Child Welfare MSWEL-GS.2095 Legislative Advocacy for Social Work MSWEL-GS.2046 Creative Arts Therapy in Clinical & Social Policy Social Work Practice in Integrative Social Work MSWEL-GS.2158 Behavioral Health MSWEL-GS.2120 Macro Practice, Policy, & Social MSWEL-GS.2159 Critical Analysis of Psychotherapy Movements Social Work & the Law Theories MSWEL-GS.2157 MSWEL-GS.2003 MSWEL-GS.2131 Management and Organizational Social Work Practice with Culturally Competent Practice with Practice Traumatized Children in Context Urban Youth and Families MSWEL-GS.2146 MSWEL-GS.2055 Prerequisite: MSWEL-GS.2096 Mexican Immigrants & New York MSWPF-GS.2002. Culture and Social Issues of City: Understanding Puebla as a Social Work and Family Violence Central America - Study Abroad Focal Community of Origin MSWEL-GS.2063 in Costa Rica MSWEL-GS.2168 Clinical Practice with Adolescents in MSWEL-GS.2114 Micro Practice: Global Schools Depression: Conceptual Issues and Mental Health MSWEL-GS.2064 Prerequisite: Clinical Perspectives MSWEL-GS.2156 MSWPF-GS.2002. MSWEL-GS.2132 Mindfulness and Social Work Theories of Attachment Developing Community Level HIV Practice MSWEL-GS.2088 Prerequisite: Prevention Interventions: Domestic MSWEL-GS.2161 MSWPF-GS.2006. & Global Perspectives Object Relation Theory Theories of Child Development MSWEL-GS.2139 MSWEL-GS.2051 Prerequisite: MSWEL-GS.2128 Ethical Leadership (2 credits) MSWAC-GS.2001. MSWEL-GS.2150 Practice With Adult Survivors of * In addition to electives, students may Ethnographic Mapping of HIV Risk Childhood Sex Abuse enroll in one-credit intensive courses . in the Caribbean MSWEL-GS.2059 Prerequisite: Examples of one-credit intensive courses MSWEL-GS.2142 MSWPF-GS.2002. include Introduction to Clinical Diagnosis; Psychopharmacology; Forensic Justice and Problem- Research Project Seminar II Severe Mental Illness: Contemporary Solving Courts MSWEL-GS.2116 Neuroscience & Psychosocial Perspectives; MSWEL-GS.2101 Social Work in Health and Eating Disorders: Diagnosis and Clinical Grief, Loss & Bereavement Mental Health Treatment Issues; and Social Work MSWEL-GS.2087 MSWEL-GS.2112 Practice & Domestic Violence .
Admission TWO-YEAR PROGRAM given for life experience in lieu of field Indications of motivation and (The Traditional Path to the M .S .W .) education or course requirements; readiness for social work education (2) a strong academic record and include related work or volunteer Admission to the master’s program is demonstrated intellectual capacity for experience, as well as undergraduate or granted on a selective basis deter- graduate education; (3) an ability to graduate courses in social and behav- mined by the quality of the total think logically and conceptually and ioral sciences or social work. If these application. The general requirements to formulate mature judgments; (4) are lacking, weight is given to the for admission to the master’s program excellent writing and verbal com- applicant’s involvement in community are: (1) a baccalaureate degree from munication skills; (5) knowledge of activities or participation in organiza- an accredited college or university. the field and evidence of a commit- tions committed to humanistic values. Applicants should have a broad liberal ment to social work as a profession; The NYU Silver School of Social arts background that includes study (6) evidence of emotional maturity, Work encourages diversity in its stu- in the social, behavioral, and biologi- concern for people, and capacity for dent body. Through active recruiting, cal sciences with a minimum of 60 self-awareness and personal growth; the School attracts a student body that liberal arts credits. Coursework relat- (7) demonstrated concern and com- is varied with respect to work experi- ing to diverse cultures, social condi- mitment to the values underlying pro- ence, age, gender, income, race/ethnic- tions, and social problems is favorably fessional social work; (8) respect for ity, sexual orientation, and geographic considered. Academic credit is not diversity. The GRE is NOT required. home region.
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 19 16-MONTH sions page on the School’s website DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS ACCELERATED PROGRAM (socialwork .nyu .edu/admissions/MSW) IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT or by contacting the Admissions and (See page 13.) Enrollment Services Office, 212-998- AND HEALTH ADVOCACY 5910. WITH SARAH LAWRENCE ADVANCED STANDING The Robert F. Wagner Gradu- COLLEGE PROGRAM ate School of Public Service assesses (See page 13.) students on the basis of academic Those interested in entering either of records, recommendations, personal these dual degree programs must fill out a separate application for each M .S .W . PROGRAM AT statements, activities, and work experi- ence. Applicants must have obtained a school. Each school will evaluate the SHANGHAI AND baccalaureate degree prior to entrance application based on its own require- NEW YORK and should have already been accepted ments. No special admission standards are applied to dual degree applicants at (See page 13.) into the social work program. Please note that the NYU Wagner program either school. Once admitted to both requires eight years of management schools, the student qualifies for the TRANSFER STUDENTS experience for admission to the Execu- dual degree program. (See page 21.) tive M.P.A. program. For more infor- For Sarah Lawrence College mation, please see wagner .nyu .edu. admission applications and criteria, EXTENDED ONE-YEAR consult the college’s website at slc .edu. The Silver School of Social Work RESIDENCE (OYR) DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM evaluates applicants using the same PROGRAM WITH THE NYU SCHOOL criteria as are used for admission to its (See page 14.) OF LAW two-year program, described above. Applicants must have a baccalaureate Those interested in entering this degree. Further information is avail- EXTENDED PROGRAM dual degree program must fill out a (See page 14.) able from the Admissions page on the separate application for each school. School’s website (socialwork .nyu .edu/ Each school will evaluate the applica- admissions/MSW) or by contacting the 32-MONTH PROGRAM tion based on its own requirements. Admissions and Enrollment Services FOR WORKING No special admission standards are Office,212-998-5910 . More informa- applied to dual degree applicants at tion is available on page 15-16. PROFESSIONALS either school. Once admitted to both (See page 14.) schools, the student qualifies for the dual degree program. DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM NONMATRICULATING The School of Law assesses stu- WITH THE NYU GLOBAL STUDENT OPTION dents on the basis of strong academic INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC (See page 16.) records, Law School Admission Test scores, recommendations, personal HEALTH statements, activities, and work experi- Those interested in entering this DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM ence. Applicants must have earned a dual degree program must fill out a WITH THE NYU ROBERT baccalaureate degree prior to entrance. separate application for each school. F . WAGNER GRADUATE The Silver School of Social Work Each school will evaluate the applica- SCHOOL OF PUBLIC evaluates applicants using the same tion based on its own requirements. criteria as are used for admission to its No special admission standards are SERVICE two-year program, described above. applied to dual degree applicants at Those interested in entering this dual Applicants must have a baccalaureate either school. Once admitted to both degree program must fill out a separate degree. Further information is avail- schools, the student qualifies for the application for each school. The able from the Admissions page on the dual degree program. Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of School’s website (socialwork .nyu .edu/ For the admissions applications Public Service action is contingent on admissions/MSW) or by contacting the and criteria of Master of Public Health admission to the Silver School of Social Admissions and Enrollment Services at the NYU Global Institute of Public Work. Each school will evaluate the Office,212-998-5910 . Health, consult the Institute’s website application in accordance with its own In order to learn of acceptance by at giph .nyu .edu. requirements. No special admission the schools at approximately the same The Silver School of Social Work standards are applied to dual degree time, candidates are encouraged to ap- evaluates applicants using the same applicants at either school. ply to both schools simultaneously. criteria as are used for admission The Silver School evaluates appli- First-year students at the School to its two-year program, described cants using the same criteria as are used of Law are also eligible to apply to the above. Applicants must have a bacca- for admission to its two-year program, M.S.W. program at the Silver School. laureate degree. Further information described above. Applicants must have These students must follow the guide- is available from the Admissions page a baccalaureate degree and should be at lines for the two-year program and, on the School’s website (socialwork . least 21 years of age. Further infor- if admitted, will be considered dual nyu .edu/admissions/MSW) or by con- mation is available from the Admis- degree students. tacting Admissions and Enrollment
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 20 Services, 212-998-5910. advanced standing program descrip- should include their three years of Only full-time students will be ad- tion. professional or business experience mitted to dual degree options, and must working with people in their statement be admitted to both degree programs. INTERNATIONAL of purpose. International applicants whose first language is not English APPLICANTS READMISSION OF must take either the Test of English as Applicants who are neither U.S. citi- a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the INTERMITTED STUDENTS zens nor permanent residents should International English Language Testing Readmission to any of the programs see pages 64-65. System (IELTS) and submit scores as is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. part of their application. In addition, At minimum, the School reserves the ADMISSION PROCEDURE all foreign academic records must be right to require a full application to submitted with official translation to any of its programs after an absence of Applications are available online at English or a notarized translation to one year or longer for any reason. socialwork .nyu .edu/admissions/MSW. English must be included along with The application for all degree pro- official transcripts from international grams consists of: (1) the completed ADMISSION OF institutions. All applicants with in- application form; (2) a statement of ternational credentials are required to TRANSFER STUDENTS purpose; (3) official transcripts of all include a professional evaluation of the TO THE ADVANCED college and university records; (4) degree to determine if it is equivalent CONCENTRATION three letters of reference; and (5) a to the U.S. bachelor’s degree. Evalua- résumé. A $60.00 nonrefundable tions are required. General requirements apply. Suc- application fee must accompany the All applicants who are neither U.S. cessful completion of a comparable completed application and is not citizens nor permanent residents of the first-year full-time master’s curriculum credited toward tuition. United States should see pages 64-65. (including field placement) at a CSWE In addition to the above materials, The application for the non-ma- (Council on Social Work Education)- please note the following: applicants triculating student option (nonma- accredited school of social work is for the extended one-year residence triculated status) consists of: (1) the required prior to the academic year of program must submit a practice completed application form; (2) one application to the Silver School. Stu- statement and one of the three let- letter of reference; and (3) an official dents must have earned a grade of B ters of reference should be from the transcript confirming receipt of a bac- or better and the content of the course supervisor of the agency where they calaureate degree from an accredited must be equivalent to that of the Silver are employed. Applicants for the college or university and (4) a resume. School. Courses will not transfer if advanced standing program must A $60.00 nonrefundable application they were credited toward a previous submit a practice statement and one fee must accompany the completed conferred degree or if they were taken of the three letters of references should application and is not credited toward more than five years ago. be from their undergraduate faculty tuition. Non-matriculating applicants In addition to following the regu- adviser and from the field instruc- are not eligible for University, state, or lar admission procedure, an applicant tor of the most recent undergraduate federal financial aid. for the second year must submit a field placement. Transfer applicants statement explaining reasons for ap- must submit a statement explaining CAMPUS VISITS plying for transfer status, an evalua- reasons for applying for transfer status tion of the first-year field-experience and an evaluation of the first-year Prospective graduate students who performance from the field-education field-experience performance from the plan to visit the campus should see department or faculty adviser of the field-education department or faculty page 39. school, and a full transcript. Where adviser of the school. Applicants to there is only a partial transcript avail- the M.S.W. program in Shanghai and able, the first semester’s work will be New York should submit an adden- evaluated. Such applicants can expect a dum to their statement of purpose conditional decision on the applica- about why they are interested in tion based on the first semester’s work, applying to our M.S.W. program at subject to a final assessment of the Shanghai. Applicants to the 32-month total year’s work. See page 13 for the program for working professionals
Tuition, When estimating the cost of a uni- ment, and commuting costs); and TUITION, FEES, AND versity education, students should (2) financial aid that may be avail- EXPENSES Expenses, and consider two factors: (1) the total able from a variety of sources. Financial Aid cost of tuition, fees, and materials This section provides infor- The following is the schedule of fees related to a particular program plus mation on these two distinct but established by the Board of Trustees costs directly related to the choice of related topics. of New York University for the year living style (residence hall, apart- 2015-2016. The Board of Trust-
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 21 ees reserves the right to alter this Tuition Stu-Dent Plan (dental service schedule without notice. Contact the through NYU’s College of Tuition per point, Office of Admissions at 212-998- Dentistry) per term $1,161.00 5910 or check the Admissions page Primary member $240.00 on the School’s website for further Fall term 2015 Partner 240.00 information. Nonreturnable Note that the registration and registration and services Dependent (under age 16) 83.00 services fee covers memberships, fee, first point 470.00 Renewal membership 195.00 dues, etc., to the student’s class Nonreturnable registration Late payment of tuition fee organization and entitles the student and services fee, per point, (other than late to membership in such Univer- for registration after registration) $25.00 sity activities as are supported by first point 66.00 Late registration fee this allocation. The student is also Spring term 2016 commencing with the entitled to regularly receive those second week of classes $25.00 University and college publications Nonreturnable registration Late registration fee that are supported in whole or in and services fee, part by the student activities fund. It first point 470.00 commencing with the also includes the University’s health Nonreturnable registration fifth week of classes $50.00 services, emergency and accident and services fee, per point, Penalty fee $20.00 coverage, and technology fee. for registration after Maintenance of matriculation fee, All fees are payable at the time of first point 66.00 per term $30.00 registration. The Office of the Bursar Nonreturnable registration is located at 25 West Fourth Street. General Fees and services fee Checks and drafts are to be drawn to Application fee for admission Fall term $337.00 the order of New York University for the exact amount of the tuition and Graduate matriculation Spring term 350.00 fees required. In the case of overpay- (nonreturnable) $60.00 Makeup examination $20.00 ment, the balance is refunded on Graduate nonmatriculation request by filing a refund application 1 Waiver option available . (nonreturnable) 60.00 2 in the Office of the Bursar. Students automatically enrolled in the Basic Deposit upon graduate acceptance Plan or the Comprehensive Plan can change A fee will be charged if payment (nonreturnable) $300.00 between plans or waive the plan entirely is not made by the due date indi- (and show proof of other acceptable health cated on the student’s statement. Comprehensive Health Insurance insurance) . The unpaid balance of a student’s Benefit Plan1,2 (all graduate account is also subject to an interest students registering for 6 points or Estimate of Expenses for charge of 12 percent per annum more per term and all international Full-Time Graduate Students from the first day of class until pay- students automatically enrolled; all ment is received. others can select) See the New York University Office of Financial Aid website at Holders of New York State Annual $3,353.00 Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) www .nyu .edu/admissions/financial- awards will be allowed credit Fall term 1,297.00 aid-and-scholarships .html toward their tuition fees in the Spring term 2,056.00 amount of their entitlement, (coverage for the spring DEFERRED PAYMENT provided they are New York State and summer terms) PLAN residents, are enrolled on a full- Summer term 909.00 time basis, and present with their (only for students who did The Deferred Payment Plan allows schedule/bill the Award Certificate not register in the preceding term) you to pay 50 percent of your net balance due for the current term on for the applicable term. Basic Health Insurance Benefit the payment due date and defer the Students who receive awards Plan (any student can select) after registration will receive a remaining 50 percent until later in Annual $2,170.00 check from the University after the the semester. This plan is available New York State payment has been Fall term 840.00 to students who meet the following received by the Office of the Bursar Spring term 1,330.00 eligibility requirements: and the Office of the University (coverage for the spring and • matriculated and registered for Registrar has confirmed eligibility. summer terms) six or more credits; Summer term 589.00 • no previously unsatisfactory (only for students who did University credit record; and not register in the preceding term) • not in arrears (past due) for any University charge or loan.
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 22 The plan includes a nonrefundable FINANCIAL AID obtained written permission from application fee of $50.00, which the Silver School of Social Work and New York University awards is to be included with the initial the Office of Financial Aid for an financial aid in an effort to help payment on the payment due date. extension, the award may be can- students meet the difference between Interest at a rate of 1 percent per celed, and the student may become their own resources and the cost of month on the unpaid balance will be ineligible to receive scholarship or education. All awards are subject assessed if payment is not made in fellowship aid in future years. to availability of funds and the stu- full by the final installment due date. Determination of financial dent’s demonstrated need. Renewal A late-payment fee will be assessed need is also based on the number of of assistance depends on annual on any late payments. For additional courses for which the student indi- reevaluation of a student’s need, the information, please contact the Of- cates he or she intends to register. availability of funds, the successful fice of the Bursar at 212-998-2806. A change in registration therefore completion of the previous year, may necessitate an adjustment in and satisfactory progress toward financial aid. TUITIONPAY PLAN completion of degree requirements. TuitionPay is a payment plan ad- In addition, students must meet the ministered by Sallie Mae. The plan published filing deadlines. Detailed How to Apply is open to all NYU students with the information about financial aid is Students must submit the Free exception of the SCPS noncredit di- also available on the Office of Fi- Application for Federal Student vision. This interest-free plan allows nancial Aid website at www .nyu .edu/ Aid (FAFSA), and New York State for all or a portion of a student’s financial .aid. A concise summary is residents must also complete the educational expenses (including also included in the NYU Student’s New York State Tuition Assistance tuition, fees, room, and board) to be Guide, available from the Student Program (TAP) application. (The paid in monthly installments. Resource Center at www .nyu .edu/ TAP application is also available on The traditional University billing student .affairs/student .guide. the Internet when using FAFSA on cycle consists of one large lump sum Many awards are granted purely the Web.) The FAFSA (available on- payment due at the beginning of on the basis of merit, while others line at www .fafsa .ed .gov) is the basic each semester. TuitionPay is a budget are based on financial need. It is form for all student aid programs. plan that enables a family to spread frequently possible to receive a com- Be sure to complete all sections. payments over the course of the aca- bination of awards based on both. Students should give permission on demic year. By enrolling in this plan, University scholarships or fellow- the FAFSA for application data to be you spread your fall semester tuition ships may be granted by themselves sent directly to New York University payments over a four-month period or in conjunction with student loans (the NYU federal code number is (June through September) and your or Federal Work-Study employment. 002785). spring semester tuition payment over To ensure that maximum sources of Graduate students must consult another four-month period (Novem- available support will be investigat- the Financial Aid website or the ber through February). ed, students must apply for financial Silver School of Social Work for With this plan, you budget the aid by the appropriate deadlines. financial aid deadlines. cost of your tuition and/or housing It is the student’s responsibil- Students requiring summer after deducting any financial aid you ity to supply true, accurate, and financial aid must submit a graduate will be receiving and/or any payments complete information to the Office summer loan application in addition you have made directly to NYU. of Financial Aid and to inform the to the FAFSA and TAP applica- A nonrefundable enrollment fee office immediately of any changes or tion. The application, available in of $50.00 is required when applying corrections in his or her financial sit- February, can be obtained from the for the fall/spring TuitionPay Plan. uation, enrollment status, or housing Financial Aid website or the Office You must enroll in both the fall and status, including tuition remission of Financial Aid. spring plans. Monthly statements benefits, outside scholarships and will be mailed by TuitionPay, and all grants, and state-sponsored, prepaid Eligibility payments should be made directly college-savings plans. to them. For additional informa- A student who has received a Enrollment tion, contact TuitionPay at 1-800- financial aid award must inform the To be considered for financial aid, 635-0120 or visit the NYU Bursar Silver School of Social Work and the students must be officially admitted website at www .nyu .edu/bursar. Office of Financial Aid if he or she to NYU or matriculated in a degree subsequently decides to decline all program and making satisfactory For Arrears Policy, Diploma Arrears or part of that award. To neglect to academic progress toward degree Policy, Withdrawal and Refund do so may prevent use of the award requirements. Students in certain of Tuition, and the Refund Period by another student. If a student has certificate or diploma programs may Schedule, see General Information not claimed his or her award (has also be eligible for consideration. for All Programs, pages 63-64. not enrolled) by the close of regular Generally, University-administered (not late) registration and has not aid is awarded to full-time students.
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 23 Half-time students (fewer than 12 Fellowships, Scholarships, need who displays solid academic but at least 6 credits per semester) Grants, Traineeships achievement. may be eligible for a Federal Stafford German Society Scholarship. A Loan or a Federal PLUS Loan, but Silver School of Social Work scholarship sponsored by the Ger- they must also maintain satisfactory Tuition Scholarships. The Silver man Society of the City of New York academic progress. School of Social Work is committed to providing financial assistance in awarded to academically qualified Renewal Eligibility the form of scholarships to our most and/or deserving students who are Financial aid awards are not competitive applicants. Automatic dedicated to working with im- automatically renewed each year. consideration is given to all accepted migrants, the poor, and financially Continuing students must submit students for our merit-based Silver indigent persons. a FAFSA each year by the NYU School Scholarships. Applicants are Lori Greifer Kaufman Fellowship. deadline, continue to demonstrate also strongly encouraged to review Awarded to a group of second-year financial need, make satisfactory and apply for our named competi- M.S.W. students working in a school progress toward degree requirements, tive scholarships. or school-related field placement. and be in good academic standing. Approximately 90 percent of These individuals are leaders who Citizenship our full-time students are funded are interested and motivated to In order to be eligible for aid from by some form of scholarship. These think creatively about the ways in NYU and from federal and state scholarships range from $7,000- which social workers function within government sources, students must $15,000 and are based primarily on schools and the ways in which be classified either as U.S. citizens or the strength of a student’s applica- graduate programs educate and sup- as eligible noncitizens. Students are tion. Students are required to submit port school social workers. considered to be eligible for financial the FAFSA form to be eligible for William and Pearl C. Helbein aid purposes if one of the following scholarships and all need-based aid. Foundation Scholarship Fund. conditions applies: U.S. permanent 291 Foundation Scholarship. Each year a limited number of resident with an Alien Registration Awarded to a student demonstrating awards is made to students from mid- Receipt Card I-551 (“green card”). a high level of academic achievement dle-income families who have more Other eligible noncitizen with and significant financial need. than ordinary potential for leadership an Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) and service to their profession, their showing any one of the following 50th Anniversary Scholarship community, and the nation. The final designations: Fund. Celebrating the Silver School’s 50th anniversary, this scholarship is selections are made by the University • “Refugee,” dedicated to supporting students with after nominations from the Silver • “Indefinite Parole,” tuition assistance who demonstrate School of Social Work. • “Humanitarian Parole,” academic merit and financial need Inserra Scholarship Fund. Estab- • “Asylum Granted,” or aligned with Silver’s mission of “pri- lished by Lindsey Inserra and her • “Cuban-Haitian Entrant.” vate university in public service.” parents, Bonnie and Lawrence, in Withdrawal Banks-Lee Scholarship. Dedicated 2013, this scholarship supports Silver Students should follow the of- in honor of Camille Banks-Lee’s School of Social Work students who ficial academic withdrawal policy mother, Barbara Rodgers Banks, demonstrate academic merit and described in this bulletin. Those for graduate students at the Silver financial need. receiving federal aid who with- School of Social Work who demon- Doris Coleman Kempner Fellow- draw completely may be billed for strate merit and financial need. ship Fund. Established in 2004, remaining balances resulting from this fellowship provides financial the mandatory return of funds to the Phyllis and Marvin Barasch assistance to graduate students at the U.S. government. The amount of Fellowship. Awarded to provide Silver School of Social Work who federal aid “earned” up to that point tuition assistance to graduate stu- demonstrate merit and financial is determined by the withdrawal dents at the Silver School of Social need. date and a calculation based on the Work who demonstrate merit and federally prescribed formula. Gener- financial need. Eleanore Z. Korman Fellowship ally, federal assistance is earned on a Child Welfare Scholarship. Fund. Awarded to graduate students pro-rata basis. Awarded to advanced concentration who demonstrate superior academic For more information regarding students in good academic standing potential and financial need. Withdrawal and Refund of Tuition, who have experience with or interest LCU Foundation Housing see General Information for All in working in the public-service Stipends for Women. This award Programs, page 63-64. arena with children and families. provides women who demonstrate Shirley M. Ehrenkranz Scholarship. high levels of academic achievements Awarded to a student with financial and demonstrate financial needs with housing and living expenses.
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 24 Marcucci Family Scholarship. tional leader in the Parkinson’s field awarded by the state, the amount This scholarship provides tuition and a gifted teacher and mentor. each student is expected to receive is assistance to graduate students who The fund provides tuition assistance estimated and taken into account by demonstrate merit and financial to economically disadvantaged and the University when assembling the need. underrepresented students who student’s financial aid package. demonstrate academic merit and Claudia Mann Oberweger Scholar- New York State Tuition Assistance financial need. ship Fund. Support for students Program (TAP). Legal residents of who show a commitment to the Roth Family Fellowship. Awarded the state of New York who are en- treatment of people with alcohol and to a doctoral or master’s student with rolled in a full-time degree program drug addictions. Applicants must a strong commitment to working of at least 12 credit points a term, demonstrate academic excellence with children or adolescents. or the equivalent, may be eligible and financial need. for awards under this program. The Elinor A. Seevak Fellowship Fund. award varies, depending on income Thomas M. Meenaghan Fellowship. An endowed fellowship fund estab- and tuition cost. Students applying This fund was established in recogni- lished to support mature women for TAP must do so via a FAFSA tion of Tom Meenaghan’s service as who are returning to school to pur- application (see the How to Apply dean of the School, his commitment sue a career in social work and who section, page 23). Submit the com- to its students, and his awareness are seeking to overcome daunting pleted application as instructed. For of the sacrifices students make to obstacles in their lives. more information about TAP, visit become social work professionals. Constance McCatherin-Silver www .nyu .edu/financial .aid/tap .html. Amy Pearson Memorial Scholar- Fellowship Fund. Awarded to stu- Additional programs are listed below. ship. Awarded to students seeking dents in the two-year and advanced For complete information, contact a second career helping others by standing programs who demonstrate the New York Higher Education pursuing their M.S.W. at the Silver academic merit, financial need, and Services Corporation (HESC) toll- School. a commitment to working in the free at 1-888-697-4372 or visit the African American community. Oxenham Scholarship. Estab- website at www .hesc .com. lished in honor of alumnus Richard Simon Scholarship Fund. Estab- • World Trade Center Memorial Oxenham, this fellowship/scholar- lished in 2013 by Silver parents Jac- Scholarship ship provides financial assistance to queline S. and David E. Simon, this • Regents Professional Opportunity graduate students who demonstrate scholarship supports Silver School Scholarships merit and financial need. of Social Work students who • Awards for Children of Veterans demonstrate academic merit and Lucretia J. Phillips Fellowship (CV) financial need. Fund. This fund celebrates the • Persian Gulf Veterans Tuition leadership, scholarship, and years The Y.C. Ho/Helen and Michael Awards of service at the School of Lucretia Chiang Foundation. These scholar- • Vietnam Veterans Tuition Awards J. Phillips. The fund is awarded to ships are for advanced concentration (VVTA) one second-year student who has students with significant financial • AmeriCorps Educational Award demonstrated academic merit and need, who are among the cohort ac- States Other Than New York. who could not otherwise attend the cepted into the Zelda Foster Focused Some students from outside New School. Awardees must demonstrate Learning Opportunity in Palliative York State may qualify for funds a commitment to seeking social and End-of-Life Care. from their own state scholarship justice for all clients and to using New York University Opportunity programs that can be used at New their knowledge and skills to work in Fellowships. Each year a limited York University. Contact your state the African American and Caribbean number of awards are made avail- financial aid agency (call 1-800-433- American communities. Applicants able to students with high academic 3243 to get its telephone number must be full-time students with a ability who are members of minority and address) to ask about program G.P.A. of 3.7 or better who demon- and other underrepresented groups. requirements and application proce- strate financial need. The final selections are made by the dures. When you receive an eligibil- Gladys González-Ramos Memo- University based on nominations ity notice from your state program, rial Scholarship Fund. The Gladys from the School and other divisions you should submit it to the New González-Ramos Memorial Scholar- of the University. York University Office of Financial ship was established in 2012 in Aid in advance of registration. honor of Dr. Gladys M. González- State Grants Ramos, former alumna and associate Veterans Benefits professor of social work at the New New York State offers a wide variety of grants and scholarships to resi- Various programs provide educa- York University Silver School of tional benefits for spouses, sons, and Social Work. She was a respected na- dents. Although application is made directly to the state and grants are daughters of deceased or perma-
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 25 nently disabled veterans as well as and educational activities. Com- Federal Direct PLUS Loan for veterans and in-service personnel pensation may include room and/or Program. The PLUS loan enables who served on active duty in the board and/or a stipend. Applications graduate students to borrow up to United States Armed Forces after and further information may be ob- the full amount of an NYU educa- January 1, 1955. In these programs tained from the Office of Residential tion minus other aid. The interest the amount of benefits varies. For Life and Housing Services, located at rate is fixed at 6.84 percent. An the academic year 2015-2016, the 726 Broadway, 7th Floor; 212-998- origination fee of 4.27 percent will Silver School is proud to offer our 4600; www .nyu .edu/life/living-at-nyu/ be deducted from the loan funds. veterans an award up to $7,500 from on-campus-living/staff .html. PLUS loan disbursements are made the Yellow Ribbon program and copayable to NYU and the student, up to a matching $7,500 from the Scholarships and Grants from and funds are applied first to the VA if eligible. A student receiving current year’s outstanding balance Yellow Ribbon funds is still eligibile Other Organizations on the student’s account. for tuition scholarship. E-mail silver. In addition to the sources of aid de- Private Loans. A private (nonfed- [email protected] for the applica- scribed above, students may also be eral) loan may be a financing option tion fee waiver code. eligible for a private scholarship or for students who are not eligible Applications and further grant from an outside agency or or- for federal aid or who need addi- information may be obtained from ganization. Some sources to explore tional funding beyond the maximum the student’s regional office of the are employers, unions, professional amounts offered by federal loans. For Department of Veterans Affairs. Ad- organizations, and community and more information on the terms and ditional guidance may be obtained special-interest groups. conditions of suggested private loans from the Office of the University (as well as applications), visit Registrar, 25 West Fourth Street, 1st nyu .edu/financial .aid/private-loans. Floor. See also the section on Veter- Loan Programs ans Benefits on page 65-66. Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program. The Federal Direct Staf- Other Sources of Financial Aid Part-Time Employment ford Loan is obtained from the U.S. Employee Education Plans. Many Department of Education. The total companies pay all or part of the Most financial aid award packages amount borrowed in any year may tuition of their employees under include work-study. This means that not exceed the cost of education tuition-refund plans. Employed students are eligible to participate minus the total family contribution students attending the University in the Federal Work-Study Program and all other financial aid received should ask their personnel officers or and may earn up to the amount rec- that year. The interest rate is fixed at training directors about the existence ommended in their award package. 5.84 percent for 2015-2016. Staf- of a company tuition plan. Students Work-study wages are paid directly ford loan payments are copayable must also notify the Silver School of to the student on a biweekly basis to NYU and the student, and funds Social Work Office of Admissions if and are normally used for books, are applied first to any outstanding they receive this benefit. transportation, and personal expens- balance on the student’s account. An For further information about es. On-campus jobs are advertised origination fee of 1 percent will be financial aid for M.S.W. study, visit through the website of the Wasser- deducted from the loan funds. our website’s Financial Aid page in man Center for Career Development As of fall 2012, graduate students the Admissions section. (www .nyu .edu/careerdevelopment). qualify for only unsubsidized It is not necessary to be awarded Stafford loans. For Federal Direct NYU Employees. NYU employees work-study earnings in order to Unsubsidized Stafford loans, interest who are receiving tuition-remission use the services of the Wasserman is accrued and added to the principal benefits are generally ineligible for Center. All students may use the of the loan. scholarship assistance. However, center as soon as they have paid their A graduate student may borrow these students may be eligible to tuition deposit and may also wish to up to a total of $20,500—$10,250 apply for a student loan. use the center as a resource for sum- per semester—in unsubsidized Staf- mer employment. Extensive listings ford loans. of both on-campus and off-campus For details about additional jobs are available. The Wasserman unsubsidized amounts available and Center for Career Development is the maximum aggregate limits for located at 133 East 13th Street, 2nd all Stafford loans combined, see our Floor; 212-998-4730. website at www .nyu .edu/admissions/ Resident Assistantships. Resident financial-aid-and-scholarships/ assistants live in the residence halls types-of-financial-aid. and are responsible for organizing, implementing, and evaluating social
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 26 Academic ADVANCED CREDIT GRADES AND CREDIT STUDENTS WITH Policies A maximum of 12 credits (including Policy and guidance on grades and DISABILITIES up to six elective credits) for courses incomplete grades are presented in The Henry and Lucy Moses Center taken at an accredited school of the M.S.W. Student Manual, which for Students with Disabilities was es- social work and/or in an advanced all students receive at orientation. tablished to facilitate equal access to degree university program in fields Please check our website for further the programs and activities of New related to social work may be cred- information, socialwork .nyu .edu. York University for students with ited toward the requirements for the Professional foundation stu- disabilities. The center provides com- Master of Social Work degree. Ad- dents will not be permitted to regis- prehensive services and programs for vanced credit can be awarded only ter for their advanced concentration undergraduate and graduate students for courses equivalent to courses unless all professional foundation with visual, hearing, orthopedic, within the Silver School of Social requirements have been completed and chronic impairments as well as Work’s curriculum, exclusive of field successfully. Advanced concentra- learning disabilities. Any student instruction and required social work tion students cannot be certified for who plans to request a service or ac- practice courses. Course work used graduation until all requirements commodation must register with the to complete another graduate pro- are completed successfully. center at the beginning of the term gram cannot be used for advanced for which service or accommodation credit toward the Master of Social GRADUATION is requested. For further informa- Work degree. Course equivalency is APPLICATION tion, see the web page for the Moses determined by the relevant cur- Center for Students with Disabilities riculum area chair. Applications for Students may officially graduate in at www .nyu .edu/csd. advanced credit are available on our September, January, or May. The website at socialwork .nyu .edu/content/ Commencement ceremony for all dam/sssw/students/registration-and- schools is held in May. Students GRADUATE COMMISSION advisement/pdf/advanced .waiver .pdf must apply for graduation on the The voting membership of the com- or the Silver School of Social Work online Albert system and must be mission comprises the dean and an Office of Admissions and Enroll- enrolled for either course work elected faculty member from each ment Services, Ehrenkranz Center, or maintenance of matricula- of the schools offering a graduate One Washington Square North; tion during the academic year of program, as well as academic officers 212-998-5910. graduation. In order to graduate in from the central administration. To receive advanced credit, the a specific semester, students must Each school is also represented by an course must have been taken no apply for graduation within the ap- elected member of its student body. earlier than five years prior to the plication deadline period indicated academic year of admission to the on the calendar. (Students may view School, and a grade of at least B the graduation deadlines calendar must have been received. and general information about graduation on the Office of the WAIVER University Registrar’s web page at nyu .edu/registrar.) Approval for waiver of required It is recommended that students courses may be granted by the chair apply for graduation no later than for the appropriate curriculum the beginning of the semester in area. Very few waivers are granted. which they plan to complete all No waiver is permitted for courses program requirements. If a student in field instruction or social work does not successfully complete all practice. academic requirements by the end Guidelines for granting waivers of the semester, he or she must include the successful completion of reapply for graduation for the fol- an equivalent educational experience lowing cycle. as a part of graduate education in another social science discipline. The intent of the waiver pro- cedure is to allow the student to substitute for the waived course an elective or other course that may be more relevant to his or her specific educational needs.
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 27 8 Field Instruction in Social Service Agencies
Over 600 social service and health Astor Child Guidance Center Bridge, Inc. agencies, schools, and other Astor Day Treatment Center Brien Center/Child and Adolescent organizations in the five boroughs Services of New York City, as well as in Bailey House, Inc. New Jersey, Connecticut, Long Bainbridge Adult Day Health Care Bronx Addiction Treatment Center Island, and other New York Program Bronx Children’s Psychiatric Center counties, are affiliated with the Barrier Free Living/Transitional Bronx Psychiatric Center School as field-learning sites. They Housing BronxWorks represent a wide range of services Bayley Seton Hospital in many fields of practice. Brooklyn Bureau of Community You can review a sample of Bayonne Community Mental Health Service agencies below that have served as Center Brooklyn Center for Psychotherapy field instruction sites; however, keep Bayonne High School/Child Study Brooklyn Center for the Family in in mind that while some agency Team Crisis affiliations remain consistent, other Bedford Hills Correctional Facility settings vary from year to year (i.e., Brooklyn College/Personal for Women if situations at agencies change, the Counseling Program number and type of placements Bedford/Stuyvesant Alcohol Brooklyn Community Pride Center available to NYU students may be Treatment Center Brooklyn Kindergarten Society affected). Bed-Stuy Early Child Center Brooklyn Treatment Court Bellevue Community Support Abraham House Services Buckingham Care and Rehabilitation Center Access Community Health Center Bellevue Hospital Center Callen-Lorde Community Health Ackerman Institute Bergen County Humans Services/ Center Actors Fund Homes/New Jersey Division of Family Guidance CAMBA Actors Fund of America Bergen County Sheriff’s Dept./ Mental Health Cancer Care, Inc./New Jersey Advocates for Children of New York, Care Plus New Jersey, Inc. Inc./NYS-TEACHS Bergen Family Center Caring Community African Services Bergen Regional Medical Center Carmel Richmond Healthcare and Aging in America Beth Israel Medical Center Rehabilitation Center Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bikur Cholim (Guardians of the Catholic Big Sisters and Big Brothers Rose Kennedy Center Sick) Family Crisis Intervention Program Catholic Charities USA Ali Forney Center Birchwood School Clinic Catholic Family and Communities American Cancer Society Blanton-Peale Institute Services/Special Child Health AMICO Senior Center Services of Passaic County Bleuler Psychotherapy Center Andrus Children’s Center Catholic Guardian Society Bloomfield Dept. of Health and Ann Klein Forensic Center Human Services Center Against Domestic Violence Ann’s Place Blythedale Children’s Hospital Center for Alternative Sentencing Arab American Family Support and Employment Services BNOS Malka Academy Center Center for Family Life/Preventive Bowery Residence Committee Areivim Inc./Crisis Intervention Services/Fostercare (BRC) Arms Acres Center for Family Representation Bridge Back to Life Center
F I E L D I N S T R U C T I O N I N S O C I A L S E R V I C E A G E N C I E S 28 Center for Family Resources Comprehensive Family Services, Inc. Epilepsy Society of Southern New Center for Human Development Coney Island Hospital York and Family Services/Waiver Connecticut Hospice, Inc. Episcopal Social Services Program Services Connecticut Junior Republic Eric Johnson House Center for Latino Adolescent and Connecticut Mental Health Center Essex County Vocational High Family Health School District Connecticut Renaissance Center for Living Essex Street Academy Center for Urban Community Cornerstone of Medical Arts Hospital Exchange Club Child Abuse Services (CUCS) Prevention Center Correctional Association of NY/ Charles B. Wang Community Extended Home Care Health Center/Mental Health Public Policy Bridge Program Counseling in Schools National Fair Lawn Board of Education Child Center of New York Network Fairfield Public Schools Child Guidance Center of Southern Counseling Service EDNY/Brooklyn Faith Mission Crisis Center Connecticut Counseling Service EDNY/Queens Family and Children’s Agency of Children of Promise Counseling Services of St. Francis Norwalk Children’s Aid Society of Assisi Family and Children’s Services New Jersey Children’s Rights Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Family and Community Services of Children’s Village Covenant House Somerset County Chinese American Planning Council Creedmoor Psychiatric Center Family Centers, Inc. of Connecticut Christ Hospital Cresskill High School Family Connections Churchill School and Center Middle Family Service League/New Jersey School CUNY LaGuardia Community College/Student Services and Family Service League’s Iovino South City Kids Foundation Disabled Student Program Shore Family Center Civil Court of the City of New York Cypress Hills Local Development Family Services of Westchester Claremont International High Corporation Federation Employment and School Daytop Village Guidance Services (FEGS) Clarkstown North High School Diocese of Brooklyn/Program for Federation of Organizations Clarkstown School District/Bardonia the Development of Human Federation of Protestant Welfare Elementary Potential (PDHP) Agencies - Policy, Advocacy, Clifford Beers Clinic District Council 37 Research (PAR) Coalition for Asian American Division of Youth and Family Fifth Avenue Center for Counseling Children and Families Services/State of New Jersey and Psychotherapy Coalition for the Homeless/First Domus Foundation Flushing Hospital Center Step Program/Client Advocacy Food First, Inc. Program (CAP) Door/Counseling Footsteps Collier Services/Collier High School DOROT/Homelessness Prevention Program Forest View Adult Day Care Center Community Access DWA FANM Fort Lee Board of Education Community Counseling and Mediation East New York Diagnostic and Fountain House Treatment Center Community Education Centers/ Four Winds Hospital New Jersey Educational Alliance Freeport Pride Community Healthcare Network Edwin Gould Services for Children Full Circle Health and Families Community Lantern Group/ Garfield Board of Education/ Audubon Hall Elant at Wappinger Falls Elementary School Community Lantern Group/ Elmhurst Hospital Center Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC) Leeward Hall Emerald Island Immigration Center GEMS Comprehensive Behavioral ENACT, Inc. Getting Out and Staying Out Healthcare (CBHCare)
F I E L D I N S T R U C T I O N I N S O C I A L S E R V I C E A G E N C I E S 29 Girls for Gender Equity (GGE)/ Institute for Family Health Kean University Counseling Center Social Work Institute for Psychoanalytic Training Kearny High School Go Families and Research (IPTAR) Kings County District Attorney’s Go Project/Social Services Interborough Developmental and Office Good Shepherd Services Consultation Center Kings County Hospital Center Gouverneur Hospital Inter-Care, Ltd. Kings County Supreme Court/ Grand Central Neighborhood Interfaith Medical Center Integrated Domestic Violence Court Grand Street Settlement International Center for the Disabled (ICD) Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Greenwich House International Rescue Committee/ Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center Greenwich Town Department of NY Resettlement Office Refugee Social Services Lady Liberty Academy Charter Youth Program School (UACS) Greenwich Village Youth Center Inwood House Lakewood Community Services Hackensack University Medical Isabella Home and Community Lawyers for Children Center Services/UMPSI Leadership Program HANAC Substance Abuse Program/ Jacobi Medical Center Out Patient Leake and Watts Children’s Services Jamaica Hospital Hand in Hand Development Legal Aid Society Administrative Jan Hus Presbyterian Church - Office Harlem Dowling/Center for Outreach Children and Families Lenox Hill Neighborhood JASSI Harlem RBI Association Jawonio Inc. Harlem United Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Jersey City Medical Center Transgender (LGBT) Community Harlem’s Children Zone Jersey City Public Schools Center HeartShare Human Services of NY/ Lexington Center for Mental Health Brooklyn Jewish Association for Services to the Aged (JASA) Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Hebrew Academy of Nassau County Jewish Board of Family and Children Center Hebrew Hospital Home Services, Inc. (JBFCS) Lois Bronz Children’s Center/ Helen Keller Institute Jewish Child Care Association Stepping Stones Henry Street Settlement (JCCA) Lorge School Hetrick Martin Institute Jewish Community Center Lower Eastside Service Center Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools Manhattan Lower Naugatuck Valley Parent Hoboken University Community Jewish Community Center of the Child Resource Center Medical Health Center Greater Five Towns Lutheran Augustana Center/ Hoffmann La Roche Jewish Community Center Westside Extended Care and Rehabilitation/Socialwork Holliswood Hospital Jewish Community Centers Association/Program Services Lutheran Medical Center (LMC) Housing Works Jewish Community Council of Maimonides Medical Center HRA HIV/AIDS Service Agency Greater Coney Island (HASA) Make the Road by Walking Jewish Family Service of Metrowest Hudson Guild Manhattan District Attorney’s Office Jewish Family Services of Central “I Have A Dream” Foundation/NY Manhattan Psychiatric Center New Jersey Metro Melillo Center for Mental Health Jewish Family Services of North Indochina Sino-American Jersey Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Community Center Center Jewish Family Services of Rockland Institute for Community Living Mental Health Association of Essex (ICL) Jewish Family Services, Inc. County Institute for Contemporary Jewish Home and Hospital Lifecare Mental Health Association of NYC, Psychotherapy/Adult Treatment System Inc. Services (ATS) Karen Horney Clinic
F I E L D I N S T R U C T I O N I N S O C I A L S E R V I C E A G E N C I E S 30 Mental Health Providers of Western New York City Department of New York City Department of Queens Education/Brandeis High School/ Education/P.S. 48 (Joseph R. Mercy First Special Education and Guidance Drake School) Department Metropolitan Center for Mental New York City Department of Health, Inc. New York City Department of Education/P.S. 56 Education/Bronx Guild Metropolitan Communication New York City Department of Associates New York City Department of Education/P.S. 84 Education/Bronx School for Law, New York City Department of Metropolitan Council on Jewish Government and Justice Poverty Education/P.S. 132 New York City Department of Metropolitan Hospital Center New York City Department of Education/Brooklyn Generation Education/P.S. 154 (Harriet Metropolitan Jewish Geriatric High School Tubman Learning Center) Center New York City Department of New York City Department of Metropolitan Jewish Health System Education/Community Roots Education/P.S. 180 Charter School/Social Work MFY Legal Services/Social Work New York City Department of Midtown Center for Treatment and New York City Department of Education/P.S. 184 (Shuang Wen Research Education/Edward A. Reynolds School) Westside High School Midtown Community Court New York City Department New York City Department of Montefiore Medical Center of Education/P.S. 234 Education/Fannie Lou Hamer (Independence School) Morristown Memorial Hospital Freedom High School New York City Department Mountainside Hospital New York City Department of of Education/Pablo Neruda Mt. Sinai Medical Center Education/Global Neighborhood Academy Secondary School MTA Connections/Transit Homeless New York City Department of Outreach New York City Department Education/Park East High School of Education/Institute for Mustard Seed Forensic Social Work Collaborative Education (I.C.E.) New York City Department of Services Education/Passages Academy New York City Department of Nathan Kline Institute Education/International High New York City Department of National Alliance on Mental Illness School at Prospect Heights Health and Mental Hygiene East (NAMI)/NYC Metro Central Harlem District Public New York City Department of Health Office National Institute for the Education/La Guardia High Psychotherapies, Inc. School New York City Department of Health and Mental Neighborhood Counseling Center New York City Department of Hygiene/Maternal Infant and New Alternatives for Children Education/Lower Manhattan Arts Reproductive Health Academy New Bridge Services New York City Department of New York City Department of New Jersey Associations on Homeless Services Education/M.S. 131 Dr. Sun Yat Corrections - Millicent Fenwick Sen New York City Department of House Juvenile Justice New York City Department of New Jersey Institute for Training Education/Mott Haven Village New York City Department of in Psychoanalysis and the Preparatory School Probation Psychoanalytic Clinic New York City Department of New York City Fire Department/ New York Asian Women’s Center Education/New Design High Counseling Service Unit New York Center for Children School New York City Human Resources New York City Administration for New York City Department of Administration (HRA) Children’s Services Education/P.S. 3 New York Counseling and Clinical New York City Department for the New York City Department of Social Work Service Aging Education/P.S. 22 New York County Defender Services New York City Department of New York City Department of New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Education/Autorro Schomburg Education/P.S./M.S. 34 New York Foundling Hospital Satellite Academy New York Methodist Hospital
F I E L D I N S T R U C T I O N I N S O C I A L S E R V I C E A G E N C I E S 31 New York Presbyterian Hospital/ Partnership for Children’s Rights Riverdale Mental Health Center Columbia-Cornell Partnership with Children, Inc. Riverdale YM-YWHA/Senior New York Presbyterian Hospital/ Passaic County Community College Services Payne Whitney Manhattan Patchogue-Medford Youth and Roberto Clemente Family Guidance New York Presbyterian Hospital/ Community Services Center Payne Whitney Westchester Pathways to Housing Rocking the Boat New York Society for the Prevention Pederson-Krag Center Rockland Children’s Psychiatric of Cruelty to Children Center (RCPC) Phoenix House New York State OASAS/Creedmoor Rockland Family Shelter/Emergency Addiction Treatment Center Planned Parenthood of NYC/ Shelter Margaret Sanger Center New York State Psychiatric Institute Rockville Centre School District New York University Counseling Postgraduate Center for Mental Health Ross Global Academy Charter New York University Medical Center School Pratt Institute New York University Movement Safe Horizon Preakness Health Center Disorder Center Sagamore Children’s Psychiatric New York University School of Law/ Preferred Behavioral Health of NJ Center Family Defense Clinic Presbyterian Senior Services Sakhi for South Asian Women Newark Beth Israel Medical Center/ Princeton House Samaritan Village, Inc. Behavioral Health Services Project Hospitality, Inc. Sauti Yetu Center for African Newark Public Schools/Camden Project Renewal, Inc. Women/Family Violence Middle School Project Return Prevention and Education North Babylon Union Free School Program Project Y. E. S. District SCO Family of Services PSCH Promoting Specialized Care North Shore-Long Island Jewish and Health Seaman’s Society for Children and Health System/Schneider’s Families Children’s Hospital Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center (PPSC) Search and Care North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System/Zucker Hillside Psychology Beyond Borders (United Selfhelp Community Services, Inc. Hospital Nations) Sephardic Community Center Northeastern Academy Public Health Solutions/MIC Services for the Underserved Women’s Health Services Northern Metropolitan Day Health Shelter Our Sisters Care Puerto Rican Family Institute Shorefront Center for Rehabilitation Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Queens Center for Change and Nursing Care Center Queens Children’s Psychiatric Shorefront YM-YWHA of Brighton- Nutley Family Service Bureau, Inc. Center Manhattan Beach OASIS Community Corporation Queens DWI Treatment Court Shoreview Nursing Home (Queens Supreme Court) Odyssey House Side by Side Community School Queens Hospital Center Office of the Appellate Defender Sinai School Rainbow Heights Orange County Regional Medical SNAP Long Island Center Ramapo College Center for Health Soundview Throgs Neck and Counseling Orange-Ulster BOCES Community Mental Health Realization Center P.S. 321 William Penn Elementary Center School Reciprocity Foundation South Beach Psychiatric Center Palladia Inc. Refuah Health Center South Bronx Mental Health Papa Ganache Bakery Rehabilitation Support Services Council, Inc. Park Slope Center for Mental Health Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders South Orange and Maplewood School District Parkside School/Social Work Richmond University Medical Department Center South Shore Child Guidance Center
F I E L D I N S T R U C T I O N I N S O C I A L S E R V I C E A G E N C I E S 32 Spence-Chapin Services to Families Tempo Group Westchester Institute for Human and Children Training Institute for Mental Health Development (WIHDFP)/Child Welfare Services St. Albans VA Hospital/Substance TRI Center Abuse Program Westchester Jewish Community Trinitas Hospital St. Christopher’s Inn at Graymore Service Turnaround for Children (TFC) St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Westchester Medical Center UFT Charter School - Secondary Westchester Residential St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Academy Center/Staten Island Opportunities United Federation of Teachers/ WESTCOP St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Member Assistance Program Center/Westchester Westside Federation for Senior and United Hospice of Rockland Stamford Public Schools Supportive Housing United Way of America/Community Westwood Regional School District/ Stanley M Isaacs Neighborhood Impact Center - Senior Services VNS Department of Special Services Carelink University Settlement William Paterson University/ Staten Island Developmental Urban Assembly Counseling Health and Wellness Disabilities Services Office – Urban Justice Center Center (SIDDSO) Veterans Affairs Medical Center/ Women Helping Women Staten Island Legal Services/Family Bronx James J. Peters Women’s Refugee Commission/ Law Unit Veterans Affairs/Lyons Protection Program Staten Island Mental Health Society, Veterans Affairs/Manhattan/NY Woodhull Hospital Inc. Harbor Health Care System Yachad - National Jewish Council Staten Island University Hospital Veterans Affairs/Montrose/Hudson for Disabilities Steinway Child and Family Services, Valley Health Care System YAI/National Institute for People Inc. Veterans Affairs/Veterans Center/NJ with Disabilities Step One Victory Collegiate High School Yavneh Academy Storycorps Village Care Corporate Office Yeshiva Har Torah Student Assistance Services Visiting Nurse Service of New York Yeshiva of Central Queens/Social Work Department Suffolk County Criminal Justice Volunteers of America Coordinating Council Yeshivah of Flatbush Joel Braverman Washington Square Institute Summit Oaks Hospital High School/Guidance Wellspring Department Sunrise Detox West Bergen Mental Health Care YMCA/Greater New York SUNY Downstate Medical Center West End Day School Youth Consultation Service SUNY State College of Optometry West Midtown Medical Group YWCA of NYC Supportive Children’s Advocacy Network (SCAN)
F I E L D I N S T R U C T I O N I N S O C I A L S E R V I C E A G E N C I E S 33 N E W Y O R K U N I V E R S I T Y B U L L E T I N 2 0 1 5 - 2 0 1 7 8 Bachelor of Science Program
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES...... 35
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS AND COURSES...... 35 Liberal Arts ...... 35 Pre-Social Work Major...... 36 Social Work Major...... 36 Sample Course of Study...... 37 Residence Requirement...... 37 Minors and Individual Courses ...... 37 Minor and Dual Major...... 38
ADMISSION...... 39
TUITION, EXPENSES, AND FINANCIAL AID...... 43 8 Bachelor of Science Program Robert L. Hawkins, Ph.D., Assistant Dean and Director, B .S . Program
he Silver School of Social Work offers The undergraduate program at the Silver an undergraduate program (HEGIS School of Social Work is broad enough to code number 2104) leading to the permit many choices. You can enter the field TBachelor of Science degree that pro- immediately after graduation, pursue graduate vides students with a combination of liberal studies, or combine the two. As your profes- arts and social work education. To be a social sional career develops, you may choose to work worker requires empathy and self-awareness, an directly with individuals and families in public understanding of the social problems that affect and not-for-profit agencies, or you may choose people and communities, and a commitment a career in community organization, law, oc- to the ethics of a challenging and satisfying cupational therapy, teaching, human resources, profession. At the Silver School of Social Work, administration, or social planning. You may you can translate your social concerns into a choose to use your talents, skills, and interests professional career of helping those in need: working with spouses of terminally ill patients, a community in crisis, a child in foster care, a educating the community about health issues, teenage mother, an isolated elderly person strug- counseling families and children, or improving gling with mental illness, a developmentally social conditions. Whatever your ultimate goal, challenged adolescent, or an agency looking to the School will prepare you with a solid profes- increase funding to its clients. You will gain an sional foundation. in-depth understanding of many of the complex The School’s program is fully accredited social problems of our time—unemployment, by the Council on Social Work Education. poverty, inadequate health resources and child Through a program of 700 hours of on-site field welfare services, adolescent violence, alcohol learning in agencies throughout the New York and drug abuse—problems that exist in every metropolitan area, undergraduates have the kind stratum of society. You will also learn what can of social work experience usually found only at be done to alleviate some of these problems. The the graduate level. School will help you acquire the professional Because of the extensive professional training training you need to become a qualified and you receive as an undergraduate, if you wish, effective social work practitioner. A Bachelor of you may be able to earn a master’s degree with Science program with a concentration in social only one additional year of study. If, on the work equips you with a combination of theory, other hand, you want to go to work immedi- skills, and experiences that can prepare you for ately upon graduation, you will be well prepared opportunities at federal, state, city, or private to enter your profession. organizations, or for the international arena.
Degree All candidates are required to com- of the student and is fundamental The 64 credits of liberal arts will be plete 128 credits in three areas as to the basic understanding of social taken from the fields of humanities, Requirements described below. work. These courses, offered at the social sciences, and human biology. and Courses College of Arts and Science, satisfy Students must complete the follow- LIBERAL ARTS the University’s liberal arts require- ing requirements satisfactorily. ments for the Bachelor of Science The liberal arts foundation of this degree. They are completed prior to program broadens the perspective the social work major.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM 35 Liberal Arts Core Credits ulated and actual person-to-person Human Behavior in the Social (20 credits) situations are presented through the Environment I utilization of audiovisual materials, UNDSW-US.0021 4 credits . Writing workshops 8 field observations, and experiential Introduction to Psychology 4 Human Behavior in the Social exercises. Introduction to Sociology 4 Environment II UNDSW-US.0022 4 credits . Human Biology 4 SOCIAL WORK MAJOR Prerequisite: UNDSW-US.0021. Liberal Arts Course Distribution (57 CREDITS) Social Work Practice I (44 credits) Courses in the social work major core UNDSW-US.0031 4 credits . Open Humanities 12 are designed to: (1) cover the content only to majors . Corequisite: UNDSW- Social Sciences 16 areas relevant to social work values, US.0041. Unrestricted Electives 16 knowledge, and practice and (2) merge Social Work Practice II A student’s selection of specific courses classroom and field practice so that UNDSW-US.0032 4 credits . is made with the approval of a Silver content and experience are joined into Open only to majors . Prerequisite: School of Social Work adviser. a single body of knowledge and skills. UNDSW-US.0031. Corequisite: The content areas covered by UNDSW-US.0042. these courses are: PRE-SOCIAL WORK MAJOR Field Experience (8 CREDITS) • Human behavior in the social environment UNDSW-US.0040 5 credits . This introductory core of two • Research methodology Field Instruction I and II courses is planned for the freshman • Social welfare programs and policies UNDSW-US.0041, UNDSW- and sophomore years. The core is • Social work practice US.0041.0042 12 credits . Open only taught by Silver School of Social • Fieldwork to majors . Prerequisite: UNDSW- Work faculty. These courses are Courses in social work practice US.0046. Corequisites: UNDSW- designed to help beginning students are closely integrated with super- US.0031, UNDSW-US.0032. test their capacity and motivation for vised social-agency experience so Diversity, Racism, Oppression, careers in social work. that the student has the opportunity and Privilege to apply in practice the knowledge Introduction to Social Work and UNDSW-US.0055 4 credits . Social Welfare and skills learned in the classroom. Field placements are designed UNDSW-US.0002 4 credits . around two objectives: Electives This course provides an overview • placement of students in substantive of the social work profession. It The remaining eight credits in the areas of interest (e.g., child welfare, orients the student to the value social work major are electives. intimate partner violence, medical system and goals of social work and Recent examples of elective courses social work, foster care, corrections, examines the various professional offered are listed below. aging, etc.); and modalities of work with individu- Homelessness • placement of students in agency als, families, groups, and communi- UNDSW-US.0065 4 credits . settings having familiarity with ties. Different agencies and fields of and interest in the baccalaureate Independent Study practice are presented with a focus social worker. UNDSW-US.0025 Variable credits . on the role of the generalist social worker and the social-service deliv- Society and Mental Health ery system. Through guest speakers Required Courses UNDSW-US.0052 4 credits . and special assignments, students Of the 57 credits needed to complete Services to Children and Families have the opportunity to test their the social work major, 49 must be UNDSW-US.0053 4 credits . interest in, and suitability for, the earned from the courses listed below. field of social work. Contemporary Families Social Welfare Programs and UNDSW-US.0059 4 credits . Skills in Interpersonal Policies I Social Work and Substance Abuse Communication UNDSW-US.0011 4 credits . UNDSW-US.0060 4 credits . UNDSW-US.0002 4 credits . Social Work Research Social Work with the Chronically This course promotes interpersonal UNDSW-US.0012 4 credits . sensitivity, observational skills, and Ill and Dying beginning interviewing ability. Social Welfare Programs and UNDSW-US.0061 4 credits . Policies II Content includes the basic tools of Social Work and Family Violence UNDSW-US.0013 4 credits . intervention, such as attuned listen- UNDSW-US.0062 4 credits . ing, appropriate questioning and Prerequisite: UNDSW-US.0011. support, empathic understanding, and self-awareness. A variety of sim-
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM 36 Global Perspectives in SAMPLE COURSE OF STUDY Junior Year International Social Policy The following is a sample schedule. Fall Semester Credits UNDSW-US.0066 4 credits . Required social work courses fol- Human Behavior and the Social Justice and Peacemaking low this pattern. Required liberal Social Environment I 4 UNDSW-US.0067 4 credits . arts courses cover two semesters of Diversity, Racism, Oppression, Service Learning through English composition, introductory and Privilege 4 Community Engagement courses in sociology and psychol- Social Work Elective 4 ogy, and a human biology course; UNDSW-US.0068 2 credits . Unrestricted Elective 4 students must also select elective Total Service Learning through Visits courses in the humanities and in the 16 with Holocaust Survivors social and behavioral sciences. The Spring Semester Credits UNDSW-US.0070/71 2 credits . liberal arts courses, an essential base Human Behavior and the Service Learning with Refugee Youth for the social work curriculum, are Social Environment II 4 UNDSW-US.0072 2 credits . prerequisites for the social work ma- Social Welfare Programs jor. The following liberal arts courses Perspectives on Global LGBTQ and Policies I 4 are used for illustration only, since Human Rights: The Case of Field Experience Lab 5 they will vary in accordance with Buenos Aires Unrestricted Elective 4 student preference. Elective options UNDSW-US.0074 4 credits . and courses vary from year to year. Total 17 Memory and Forgetting Senior Year UNDSW-US.0079 4 credits . Freshman Year Fall Semester Credits Revolutions and Revolutionaries Fall Semester Credits Social Work Practice I 4 UNDSW-US.0080 4 credits . Introduction to Social Work 4 Writing the Essay 4 Field Instruction I 6 Whose Social Justice Is It Anyway?: Introduction to Psychology 4 Social Welfare Programs Religion, Spirituality, and Civic and Policies II 4 Engagement Unrestricted Elective Social Work Elective 4 UNDSW-US.0081 4 credits . (math, art, music, social science, or humanities) 4 Total 18 Global Poverty Total 16 UNDSW-US.0082 4 credits . Spring Semester Credits Social Work Practice II 4 Maximizing the Global Advantage Spring Semester Credits Field Instruction II 6 UNDSW-US.0100 4 credits . Advanced College Essay 4 Social Work Research 4 Intergroup Dialogue Introduction to Sociology 4 Humanities (philosophy, Total 14 UNDSW-US.0101 1 credit . religion, English, history, or languages) 4 RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT Humanities 4 Students enrolled for degree Total 16 programs at New York University Sophomore Year are expected to take their courses, including summer school, at New Fall Semester Credits York University. Exceptions are Human Biology 4 considered by the program director Social Science (social work, on a case-by-case basis and must be psychology, sociology, approved in advance. anthropology, or history) 4 Social Science 4 MINORS AND Skills in Interpersonal INDIVIDUAL COURSES Communication 4 Total 16 Students in the College of Arts and Science may enroll in the minor Spring Semester Credits in social work given jointly by the Humanities 4 Silver School of Social Work and Social Science 4 the College of Arts and Science. Social Science 4 The minor consists of four courses, including Introduction to Social Unrestricted Elective 4 Work, Skills in Interpersonal Com- Total 16 munication, and two social work electives.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM 37 Students with a social work ditional elective credits for a total a second major offered by another minor may not enroll in Social Work of 16 credits. The minor consists department at New York University. Practice I and II or in Field Instruc- of academically rigorous, civically All requirements for both majors tion I and II. engaged classes that provide students must be met, no course credits may The Silver School offers a multi- of all faith backgrounds (including be applied twice to the two majors, disciplinary minor in poverty studies those who are unaffiliated with a and the appropriate departmental with the College of Arts and Science particular faith tradition) the op- permissions are to be obtained. (CAS); Tisch School of the Arts portunity to engage purposefully in The Silver School offers a dual (TSOA); and the Steinhardt School holistic multifaith dialogue, service, major in public health/social work of Culture, Education, and Human and academic work. The minor is with the NYU Global Institute of Development (Steinhardt). Students not only for the religious but is also Public Health. Students will study a enrolled in other schools in the for students who are interested in variety of topics and will also work University are invited to register for faith and multifaith dialogue as im- closely with an adviser to select the courses given in the Silver School of portant social phenomena, regardless right mix of electives to complement Social Work for which they have the of their own faith stance. All courses individual interests and career paths. appropriate educational background. will be selected in consultation with Students who complete the global Students may apply for the minor the program director. public health/social work degree online. The 18-credit minor consists will complete all the same social of four courses, to be selected in MINOR AND work courses and internship hours consultation with the program as in the Council on Social Work director, and a required two-credit DUAL MAJOR Education–approved major at NYU service-learning course. Specific Students majoring in social work and will therefore meet all require- course sequencing is not compulsory, and enrolled in the undergraduate ments for the B.S. in social work as but existing prerequisite restrictions social work program may minor in a approved by CSWE. for electives will apply. subject offered by another depart- Students can also minor in ment at New York University. All multifaith and spiritual leadership, social work requirements for a major a first-of-its-kind joint program and all requirements for the minor housed in the Silver School of must be met, no course credits may Social Work and the Wagner School be applied twice to both the major of Public Service. The 16-credit and the minor, and the appropriate multifaith and spiritual leadership departmental permissions are to be minor consists of two required core obtained. four-credit courses; one four-credit Students majoring in social work required optional course selected and enrolled in the undergradu- from two options; and four ad- ate social work program may have
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM 38 Applicants for undergraduate admis- • letters of recommendation; and • the International Baccalaureate Admission sion to the Silver School of Social Diploma; or Office of Undergraduate Admissions • a personal statement/essay (in- Work are admitted as freshmen and • three IB higher-level exam scores Telephone: 212-998-4500 cluded on the Common Applica- as transfer students. The applicant’s (if you are not an IB Diploma admissions .nyu .edu tion). capacity for successful undergraduate candidate); or work is measured through careful Candidates must complete and • students may instead elect to consideration of secondary school file their applications by the stated submit results from a nationally and/or college records; standardized deadline (see page 40 for applica- accredited exam that is considered test performance; recommendations tion filing deadlines). No admis- locally to signify the completion from high school counselors, teach- sion decision will be made without of secondary education and is ers, and others; and the personal complete information. The Office of administered independently of the statement/essay. Undergraduate Admissions reserves student’s school. A list of accepted Students at the Silver School of the right to substitute or waive examinations is available at Social Work are drawn from a highly particular admission requirements admissions .nyu .edu. selective applicant pool that, Uni- at the discretion of the Admissions Note: SAT Subject Test, AP, or IB versity-wide, hails from all 50 states Committee. scores (for students not submitting and over 130 foreign countries. Each an IB diploma) must be submitted in applicant is reviewed carefully to CAMPUS VISITS the following form: one in literature identify academic strength, potential All prospective students and or the humanities; one in math or for intellectual growth and creativ- their parents are invited to visit the science; and one test of the student’s ity, as well as an appreciation for the New York University campus. Op- choice in any subject. In addition, diversity of the University and New portunities to tour the University, students who apply to the Stern York City. to meet students and faculty, and School of Business need to be aware Each applicant’s record is consid- to attend classes are available to that in order to satisfy the math/sci- ered objectively and is evaluated for interested students. ence testing requirement, students participation in extracurricular and Both high school and college who choose not to submit SAT or community services, in addition to students wishing to discuss the ACT scores must provide a score scholarly pursuits. choice of a college, the transfer from a mathematics examination. The School welcomes a diversity process, or the academic programs of undergraduates from all econom- Please visit the Standardized are invited to attend an information ic, social, and geographic back- Test Requirements page of the session conducted by the Office grounds. International applicants Admissions website to see the full of Undergraduate Admissions should see pages 63-64. policy. Please contact the Office of at the Jeffrey S. Gould Welcome Undergraduate Admissions at 212- Center, located at 50 West Fourth THE ADMISSION PROCESS 998-4500 if you have any questions Street. The Office of Undergradu- regarding our standardized testing All candidates for undergraduate ate Admissions conducts informa- requirements. admission to the Silver School of tion sessions and campus tours on If English is not your native lan- Social Work should send the follow- most weekdays, except for national guage and if your primary language ing to the Office of Undergraduate holidays, and on many Saturdays of instruction has not been Eng- Admissions, New York University, throughout the year. Visit the lish, you should also take the Test 665 Broadway, 11th Floor, New Undergraduate Admissions website of English as a Foreign Language York, NY 10012-2339: at admissions .nyu .edu to reserve a (TOEFL), the International English space in an admissions information • the Common Application and Language Testing System (IELTS), session and tour. We suggest mak- NYU Writing Supplement; or the Pearson Test of English (PTE) ing reservations well in advance of Academic exam. • a nonrefundable $70.00 applica- your visit. Information concerning the tion fee; TOEFL may be obtained by writing • official high school and/or college REQUIRED TESTING directly to TOEFL/ETS, P.O. Box transcripts for courses for which 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541, U.S.A., Applicants for admission to NYU’s academic credit has been earned or by visiting the website at www . New York City campus are required (and General Educational Devel- toefl .org. For information on the to submit one of the following: opment test scores, if applicable); IELTS, visit www .ielts .org; for infor- • the SAT Reasoning Test; or mation on the PTE Academic exam, • official standardized test score in • the ACT (with Writing Test); or visit www .pearsonpte .com. accordance with NYU’s policy on • three SAT Subject Test scores; or Detailed information on the standardized testing, as outlined • three AP exam scores earned prior SATs may be obtained from the on the Undergraduate Admissions to senior year; or College Board, 45 Columbus Av- website;
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM 39 enue, New York, NY 10023-6917; financial .aid. For applicants to NYU FAFSA to ensure that the processor 212-713-8000; www .collegeboard . Abu Dhabi, please visit NYU Abu transmits the information submitted com. Detailed information on the Dhabi Financial Support at www . to New York University. ACT may be obtained from ACT, nyuad .nyu .edu/admissions/financial- College Scholarship Service Finan- 500 ACT Drive, P.O. Box 168, Iowa support. cial Aid PROFILE City, IA 52243-0168; 319-337- Students who are U.S. citizens The CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE 1270; www .act .org. or eligible non-citizens and who application is administered by the wish to be considered for financial College Scholarship Service (the aid when applying for admission to ADMISSION APPLICATION financial aid division of The Col- NYU should complete: (1) the Free lege Board) and collects information FILING DEADLINES Application for Federal Student Aid used by many private universities to (FAFSA) for all undergraduate and Freshmen are considered for fall award institutional (non-government) all graduate students; (2) the CSS/ (September) entry only. financial aid funds. Financial Aid PROFILE (for new The CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE Application Deadlines: undergraduate applicants only) and can be submitted in the fall as early as Non-Custodial Profile, if applicable; • Freshman Early Decision I: October 1, but not later than Febru- and (3) for New York State residents November 1 ary 15. It can be found online at the only, the Tuition Assistance Program • Freshman Early Decision II: College Board’s website: www .profile- (TAP) grant application. Admission January 1 online .collegeboard .com/prf/index .jsp. to NYU New York is need-blind for • Freshman Regular Decision: Students should not wait until their domestic applicants, and financial January 1 taxes are done before submitting the support will be tailored for each indi- PROFILE. Although it is better to do vidual family based upon the results Notification Dates your taxes early, it is acceptable to use of the FAFSA, PROFILE, and TAP an income estimate, so long as it does Applicants will be notified of an applications. admission decision by the following not vary significantly from the actual dates: Free Application for Federal Stu- value. NYU does not participate in dent Aid (FAFSA) the CSS IDOC program. The CSS • Freshman Early Decision: The Free Application for Federal PROFILE Help telephone number is December 15 Student Aid (FAFSA) is a confidential 305-829-9793. • Freshman Early Decision II: financial statement detailing informa- The CSS Noncustodial PROFILE February 15 tion about your family’s financial (ncprofile .collegeboard .com) is also • Freshman Regular Decision: circumstances. Once the form is required, if applicable. NYU requires April 1 completed, the student must submit noncustodial parents to report their • Spring Transfer Deadline: it directly to the U.S. Department of income, assets, and other informa- November 1 Education. Using a formula mandat- tion as part of the financial aid appli- • Fall Transfer Deadline: April 1 ed by Congress, the U.S. Department cation process to assess an applicant’s of Education makes an evaluation eligibility for scholarship or other Response Deadlines: of a family’s financial strength and types of aid. Providing such informa- estimates the amount a family can Admitted students must respond by tion does not necessarily mean that contribute annually toward educa- the following dates: the student’s noncustodial parent tional expenses. The Department of will be expected or required to con- • Freshman Early Decision: Three Education then sends the family’s tribute to educational costs. Under weeks after the offer of admission financial information and its estimate certain circumstances, NYU will • Freshman Early Decision II: Three of family contribution to each college consider waiving the requirement weeks after the offer of admission the student designates to receive the for the CSS Noncustodial PROFILE • Freshman Regular Decision: May 1 information. The FAFSA is avail- in the event the information cannot able each year beginning January 1, be obtained. On the College Board’s and should be completed as soon as FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES website, please see the “CSS Non- possible, but not later than February AND APPLICATION custodial PROFILE Waiver Request” 15 (12:00 midnight EST) for new form available on the Applications The applications described below are freshmen, and no later than April and Forms menu. If the CSS Non- the forms that must be submitted 1 (12:00 midnight EDT) for most custodial PROFILE is required but for any and all types of financial aid other students. Graduate students not submitted, and NYU does not awarded at NYU, including all need- should refer to their school or depart- grant the applicant a waiver of this based and merit-based scholarships. ment for specific program deadlines. requirement, the student will not It is recommended that students There is no fee charged to file the be considered for need-based NYU apply electronically for financial aid FAFSA. Students must include the scholarship or grant funds. Please after viewing the appropriate website NYU federal school code number note that this is important because information at www .nyu .edu/ 002785 in the school section of the
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM 40 the amount of scholarship a student ously submitted applications and ac- pressure to apply for Early Decision receives in his or her first year at cept NYU’s admission offer—within if finances are of concern. NYU is typically the amount he or roughly two to three weeks of being she will continue to receive each accepted. Students are then restricted Advantages and Disadvantages year if the student remains otherwise from filing any new applications. If of Applying for Early Decision eligible. Thus, if a student does not a student has completed the Early receive any NYU grant or scholar- Decision Financial Aid application As most students know, the big- ship in his or her freshman year the online, the student will be provided gest advantage to applying for Early student will likely not receive any in with a financial aid estimate soon Decision is that if offered admission, subsequent years. Failing to submit after the student is offered admission. the college search process can be the CSS Noncustodial PROFILE Again, admitted students will have completed early and thus reduce a (or the waiver request) for the first roughly two to three weeks to review tremendous amount of anxiety over year can therefore affect eligibility in their financial aid package before con- the college admission process. future years. firming their enrollment at NYU. Many students want to know if Please note that Early Decision stu- it is “easier” to be admitted through NYU’s CSS/Financial Aid PRO- dents who are denied admission may NYU’s Early Decision process. It is FILE deadlines are: not reapply as Regular Decision appli- not “easier” to be admitted through For Freshmen Applicants cants in the same admissions cycle. Early Decision, as the quantifiable criteria we use to evaluate candidates • Early Decision I: November 15 (to receive an Early Decision financial Early Decision and for admission—GPA and class rank aid estimate in mid-December) (if available), test scores, etc.—is Financial Aid the same during both the Early and • Early Decision II: January 15 (to receive an Early Decision financial NYU uses the same methodology in Regular Decision processes. Students aid estimate in mid-February) providing financial aid for Early De- who are offered admission during the cision candidates as when providing Early Decision round will have re- • Regular Decision: February 15 (to receive a final financial aid award financial aid for Regular Decision markably similar credentials as those in April) candidates. Students are not offered offered admission during the Regular more or less financial aid based on Decision round and vice versa. Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) when they apply for admission. New York State residents should also For Early Decision I candidates, Early Decision complete the separate application for NYU uses information that students Application Process the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP); share via the CSS PROFILE online for information, visit www .nyu .edu/ to provide admitted students with an All applicants must: financial .aid/tap. Students from other estimated financial aid package after • complete the Common Applica- states may be required to complete December 15. For Early Decision II tion and NYU Writing Supple- separate applications for their state candidates, NYU uses this informa- ment online and check either the programs if their state grants can be tion to provide admitted students Early Decision I or II option; used at New York University. with an estimated financial aid • download and sign the Early Deci- package after February 15. Students sion Agreement from the Com- EARLY DECISION are then provided with their official mon Application website (www . ADMISSION financial aid award in late April, as- commonapp .org). Applicants must suming students have completed their secure the signature of a parent NYU offers two Early Decision appli- Free Application for Federal Student or guardian and a college adviser/ cation options for freshman applicants Aid (FAFSA) by February 15. guidance counselor. If applying who are certain that NYU is their Students will only be released online, the Early Decision Agree- first-choice university. Students apply- from the Early Decision agreement if ment may be submitted along with ing as Early Decision candidates will their estimated financial aid package a high school transcript. If apply- receive their admission decision after does not enable them to attend. Stu- ing using the paper version of the December 15 (Early Decision I) or dents must be aware that applying Common Application, the Early after February 15 (Early Decision II). Early Decision will not enable them Decision Agreement should be to compare financial aid packages submitted with your application; An Outline of NYU’s Early De- from other universities. If compar- • submit all supporting materials cision Philosophy and Process ing financial aid packages will be such as transcripts and standard- necessary for a student, the student NYU’s Early Decision programs are ized test scores to the Office of should apply under the Regular binding agreements, whereby if an Undergraduate Admissions by the Decision program. NYU reserves applicant is offered admission and appropriate deadline; and the majority of admission offers provided with a financial aid package • complete the CSS PROFILE. for students applying for Regular that enables the student to enroll, the Decision, so students should not feel student must withdraw any previ-
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM 41 TRANSFER APPLICANTS READMISSION OF ate students to receive credit toward the bachelor’s degree on the basis A student may be admitted by trans- FORMER STUDENTS of performance in college-level ex- fer from another college or university Any former student who has been aminations or proficiency examina- for the fall or spring semester. (See out of attendance for more than two tions related to the School’s degree The Admission Process, page 39.) consecutive terms and who wishes to requirements, subject to the approval Credit will be granted for most colle- return to the Silver School of Social of the School. giate work completed with a grade of Work must apply for readmission. The maximum number of credits C or better within the past 10 years Please refer to the Admissions web- allowed toward the degree require- that satisfies degree requirements site (admissions .nyu .edu) for applica- ments of the Silver School of Social and that falls within the residency tion information. Work that are a result of any possible requirement, with the exception of combination of nonresident special certain courses of a vocational nature INTERNATIONAL examination programs shall not or courses not consistent with the exceed 32. educational objectives of the School. APPLICANTS Within these provisions, applicants Applicants who are neither U.S. citi- from regionally accredited colleges zens nor permanent residents should Advanced Placement are eligible for admission. see pages 63-64. (AP) Program Except when specifically noted, New York University participates in the general procedures described ADVANCED STANDING the Advanced Placement Program for entering freshmen apply to all of the College Entrance Examina- applicants seeking to transfer from Credit may be awarded for satisfac- tory work completed at another ac- tion Board. In accordance with New other two-year or four-year region- York University policy, if test results ally accredited institutions. Transfer credited college or university. When a transfer applicant is admitted to are 5 or 4, depending on the subject applicants must submit official examination, the student may receive credentials from all institutions at- the Silver School of Social Work, the applicant’s records are examined college credit toward the degree and tended, including secondary-school may not have to take the correspond- transcripts. Transfer applicants who carefully to determine how much, if any, advanced standing will be grant- ing college-level course for credit. will have completed at least one full For additional information, year of full-time college or university ed. Each individual course com- pleted elsewhere is evaluated. Grades students should consult the Office enrollment in liberal arts and science of Undergraduate Admissions at courses are exempt from having to of C or better or grades above the lowest passing mark (no credit is admissions .nyu .edu or call 212-998- submit standardized test results, 4500. though international applicants must awarded for grades of C-) must have been earned in transfer courses in review the English language testing International Baccalaureate (IB) requirements, available at admis- order to be applied toward degree sions.nyu.edu. Transfer applicants requirements. Transfer students must For advanced-standing credit, the who have completed less than one fulfill residency requirements for the School recognizes higher-level exami- year of college (or have fewer than degree. See Degree Requirements nations passed with grades of 6 or 7. 30 credits of college work) must and Courses, pages 35-37. No credit is granted for standard-level complete the standardized testing A tentative statement of ad- examinations. Official reports must be requirements outlined for freshman vanced standing is provided to each submitted to the Undergraduate Ad- applicants. student upon notification of admis- missions Processing Center for review. To be eligible for a degree, a sion to the School. A final statement transfer student must complete of advanced standing is provided Country-Specific Examinations at least 48 credits with an average during the student’s first semester of The School will consider the results of 2.0 or higher in courses during matriculation. of certain examinations for advanced two or more regular terms. For full Course work taken 10 years or standing credit, e.g., British “A” details, see Degree Requirements and more prior to matriculation may not levels, French Baccalauréat, Ger- Courses, pages 35-37. be transferable and will be reviewed by the Silver School of Social Work. man Abitur, Italian Maturità, or the Federal Swiss Maturity Certificate. TRANSFER APPLICANTS Official reports must be submitted CREDIT BY EXAMINATION WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY to the Undergraduate Admissions The Advanced Placement Program Processing Center. For informa- Students who wish to transfer from (AP) (College Entrance Examination tion regarding the possibility of one school to another within the Board), the International Baccalau- advanced-standing credit for other University should refer to the Ad- reate (IB) Program, and the results examinations, please contact the Of- missions website (admissions .nyu .edu) of some foreign maturity certificate fice of Undergraduate Admissions. for application information. examinations enable undergradu-
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM 42 Tuition, When estimating the cost of a uni- entitlement, provided they are New Application fee for admission versity education, students should York State residents, are enrolled on for international students Expenses, and consider two factors: (1) the total a full-time basis, and present with and U.S. citizens living Financial Aid cost of tuition, fees, and materials their schedule/bill the Award Certifi- abroad (nonreturnable) $75.00 related to a particular program plus cate for the applicable term. Deposit upon under- costs directly related to the choice of Students who receive awards graduate acceptance living style (residence hall, apart- after registration will receive a (nonreturnable) $500.00 ment, commuting costs); and (2) check from the University after the financial aid that may be available New York State payment has been Basic Health Insurance Benefit from a variety of sources. received by the Office of the Bursar Plan1, 2 (all undergraduate students This section provides infor- and the Office of the University registering for 9 points or more per mation on these two distinct but Registrar has confirmed eligibility. term automatically enrolled; all oth- related topics. ers can select) Tuition Annual $2,170.00 TUITION, FEES, AND Tuition, 12 to 18 points, Fall term 840.00 EXPENSES flat rate, per term $22,639.00 Spring term 1,330.00 The following is the schedule of fees Nonreturnable (coverage for the spring and established by the Board of Trustees registration and services summer terms) of New York University for the year fee, per term 1,236.00 Summer term 589.00 2015-2016. The Board of Trustees For each point taken in excess (only for students who did not reserves the right to alter this sched- of 18, per point, per term register in the preceding term) ule without notice. (includes a nonreturnable Note that the registration and Comprehensive Health Insurance registration and services services fee covers memberships, Benefit Plan1, 2 (international fee of $66.00 per point) 1,334.00 dues, etc., to the student’s class students automatically enrolled; all organization and entitles the student Other students, tuition, others can select) to membership in such University per point $1,251.00 Annual $3,353.00 activities as are supported by this Fall term 2015 Fall term 1,297.00 allocation and to receive regularly those University and college publica- Nonreturnable registration Spring term 2,056.00 tions that are supported in whole and services fee, (coverage for the spring or in part by the student activities first point 470.00 and summer terms) fund. It also includes the University’s Nonreturnable registration Summer term 909.00 health services, emergency and ac- and services fee, per point, (only for students who cident coverage, and technology fee. for registration after did not register in the All fees are payable at the time of first point 66.00 preceding term) registration. The Office of the Bursar Spring term 2016 Stu-Dent Plan (dental service is located at 25 West Fourth Street. through NYU’s College of Checks and drafts are to be drawn to Nonreturnable registration Dentistry) the order of New York University for and services fee, the exact amount of the tuition and first point 470.00 Primary member $240.00 fees required. In the case of overpay- Nonreturnable registration Partner 240.00 ment, the balance is refunded on and services fee, per point, Dependent (under age 16) 83.00 request by filing a refund application for registration after in the Office of the Bursar. first point 66.00 Renewal membership 195.00 A fee will be charged if payment Students entering in the fall of 2015 is not made by the due date indi- Special Fees cated on the student’s statement. should visit the NYU Bursar’s web- The unpaid balance of a student’s site at nyu .edu/bursar/tuition .fees for Late payment of tuition fee account is also subject to an interest an up-to-date listing of the Univer- (other than late charge of 12 percent per annum sity’s tuition and fees charges. registration) $25.00 from the first day of class until pay- Late registration fee ment is received. General Fees commencing with the Holders of New York State Application fee for admission second week of classes $50.00 Tuition Assistance Program Awards (nonreturnable) $70.00 will be allowed credit toward their tuition fees in the amount of their
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM 43 Late registration fee Plan will be available at www .nyu . For Arrears Policy, Diploma commencing with the edu/bursar/forms in July for the fall Arrears Policy, Withdrawal and fifth week of classes $100.00 semester and in December for the Refund of Tuition, and the Refund spring semester. Period Schedule, see General Infor- Penalty fee $20.00 For additional information, visit mation for All Programs, pages 62-66. Maintenance of matriculation the Office of the Bursar website at fee, per term $30.00 nyu .edu/bursar/paymentplans or call FINANCIAL AID 212-998-2806. Nonreturnable registration New York University awards financial and services fee aid in an effort to help students meet TuitionPay Plan Fall term 337.00 the difference between their own re- TuitionPay is a payment plan ad- sources and the cost of education. All Spring term 350.00 ministered by Sallie Mae. The plan awards are subject to availability of Makeup examination $20.00 is open to all NYU students with the funds and the student’s demonstrated exception of the SCPS noncredit di- need. Renewal of assistance depends Estimate of Expenses for Full- vision. This interest-free plan allows on annual reevaluation of a student’s Time Undergraduate Students for all or a portion of a student’s need, the availability of funds, the educational expenses (including successful completion of the previous See the New York University Office tuition, fees, room, and board) to be year, and satisfactory progress toward of Financial Aid website at www .nyu . paid in monthly installments. completion of degree requirements. edu/financial .aid. The traditional University billing In addition, students must meet the
1 cycle consists of one large lump sum published filing deadlines. Detailed Waiver option available . payment due at the beginning of information about financial aid is also 2Students automatically enrolled in the Basic Plan or the Comprehensive Plan can each semester. TuitionPay is a budget available on the Office of Financial change between plans or waive the plan plan that enables a family to spread Aid website at www.nyu.edu/finan- entirely (and show proof of other acceptable payments over the course of the aca- cial.aid. A concise summary is also in- health insurance) . demic year. By enrolling in this plan, cluded in the NYU Student’s Guide, you spread your fall semester tuition available from the Student Resource DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN payments over a four-month period Center at www .nyu .edu/student .affairs/ (June through September) and your student .guide. The Deferred Payment Plan allows spring semester tuition payment over Many awards are granted purely you to pay 50 percent of your net another four-month period (Novem- on the basis of merit, while others balance due for the current term on ber through February). are based on financial need. It is the payment due date and defer the With this plan, you budget the frequently possible to receive a com- remaining 50 percent until later in cost of your tuition and/or housing bination of awards based on both. the semester. This plan is available after deducting any financial aid you University scholarships or fellowships to students who meet the following will be receiving and/or any payments may be granted by themselves or in eligibility requirements: you have made directly to NYU. conjunction with student loans or • matriculated and registered for six A nonrefundable enrollment fee Federal Work-Study employment. or more credits; of $50.00 is required when applying To ensure that maximum sources of for the fall/spring TuitionPay Plan. available support will be investigated, • no previously unsatisfactory Uni- You must enroll in both the fall and students must apply for financial aid versity credit record; and spring plans. Monthly statements by the appropriate deadline. • not in arrears (past due) for any will be mailed by TuitionPay, and all It is the student’s responsibility University charge or loan. payments should be made directly to supply true, accurate, and com- The plan includes a nonrefundable to them. For additional informa- plete information to the Office of application fee of $50.00, which tion, contact TuitionPay at 1-800- Financial Aid and to notify the office is to be included with the initial 635-0120 or visit the NYU Bursar immediately of any changes or cor- payment on the payment due date. website at www .nyu .edu/bursar. rections in his or her financial situ- Interest at a rate of 1 percent per ation, enrollment status, or housing month on the unpaid balance will be TUITION INSURANCE status, including tuition-remission benefits; outside scholarships and assessed if payment is not made in NYU encourages all students to full by the final installment due date. grants; and state-supported, prepaid purchase tuition insurance in college savings plans. A late-payment fee will be assessed case a withdrawal after the refund on any late payments. A student who has received a period becomes necessary. For more financial aid award must inform the A separate Deferred Payment information, please contact A.W.G. Plan application and agreement Silver School of Social Work and the Dewar, Inc., Four Batterymarch Office of Financial Aid if he or she is required for each semester this Park, Quincy, MA 02169; 617-774- plan is used. The Deferred Payment subsequently decides to decline all 1555; www .tuitionrefundplan .com. or part of that award. To neglect to
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM 44 do so prevents use of the award by to NYU or matriculated in a degree Students who are not U.S. citizens another student. If a student has not program and making satisfactory or eligible non-citizens and who claimed his or her award (has not academic progress toward degree wish to be considered for financial enrolled) by the close of regular (not requirements. Students in certain aid when applying for admission to late) registration and has not obtained certificate or diploma programs may the NYU New York campus should written permission from his or her also be eligible for consideration. complete ONLY the CSS/Finan- school and the Office of Financial Generally, University-administered cial Aid PROFILE. International Aid for an extension, the award may aid is awarded to full-time students. students cannot apply for financial be canceled, and the student may be- Half-time students (fewer than 12 support after they are admitted. Ad- come ineligible to receive scholarship but at least six credits per semester) mission to NYU New York is need- or fellowship aid in future years. may be eligible for a Federal Stafford aware for international applicants; Determination of financial need Loan or a Federal PLUS Loan, but New York University will consider a is also based on the number of cours- they must also maintain satisfac- family’s financial need as reported on es for which the student indicates he tory academic progress. Part-time the PROFILE when evaluating the or she intends to register. A change in undergraduate students may also be student’s application for admission. registration therefore may necessitate eligible for Aid for Part-Time Study an adjustment in financial aid. (APTS) (New York State residents Withdrawal only—separate application is neces- Students should follow the official ac- How to Apply sary) or for Pell Grants. ademic withdrawal policy described in this bulletin. Those receiving Students must submit the Free Ap- Renewal Eligibility federal aid who withdraw completely plication for Federal Student Aid Financial aid awards are not may be billed for remaining balances (FAFSA) and the CSS PROFILE. automatically renewed each year. resulting from the mandatory return New York State residents must also Continuing students must submit of funds to the U.S. government. complete the New York State Tuition a FAFSA each year by the NYU The amount of federal aid “earned” Assistance Program (TAP) applica- deadline, continue to demonstrate up to that point is determined by tion. (The TAP application is also financial need, make satisfactory the withdrawal date and a calcula- available on the Internet when using progress toward degree requirements, tion based on the federally prescribed FAFSA on the Web.) The FAFSA and be in good academic standing. formula. Generally, federal assistance (available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov) is earned on a pro-rata basis. is the basic form for all student aid Citizenship programs. Be sure to complete all In order to be eligible for aid from sections. Students should give permis- University-Sponsored and NYU and from federal and state sion on the FAFSA for application -Administered Programs government sources, students must data to be sent directly to New York be classified either as U.S. citizens or Through the generosity of its alumni University (the NYU federal code as eligible noncitizens. Students are and other concerned citizens, as well number is 002785). considered to be eligible noncitizens as from funds supplied by the federal Entering freshmen should submit for financial aid purposes if the fol- government, the University is able the application by February 15 for lowing condition applies: to provide an extensive financial aid the fall term or by November 1 for • U.S. permanent resident with an program for its students. the spring term. Returning un- Alien Registration Receipt Card Awards are competitive and based dergraduates and transfer students I-551 (“green card”). on academic achievement, test scores, should apply no later than March 1. and, in most cases, financial need. Students requiring summer Other eligible noncitizens with financial aid must submit an under- an Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) Scholarships and Grants showing any one of the following graduate summer aid application in Scholarships and grants awarded by designations: addition to the FAFSA and the TAP the University generally range from application. The application, available • “Refugee,” $500 to $25,000. In addition, the in February, can be obtained from the • “Indefinite Parole,” University has established separate Financial Aid website or the Office • “Humanitarian Parole,” scholarship funds for students in of Financial Aid. For more informa- • “Asylum Granted,” or special situations of merit or need. tion, visit: www .nyu .edu/admissions/ • “Cuban-Haitian Entrant.” There is no separate application financial-aid-and-scholarships/ for NYU scholarships. All students NYU offers limited financial applications-and-forms .html. are automatically considered for support in the form of institutional academic (merit-based) and financial grants/scholarships to international Eligibility need-based scholarships after apply- freshmen admitted to the New York ing for admission and financial aid. Enrollment NYU campus. Grants/scholarships The FAFSA and the admissions ap- are based upon a combination of To be considered for financial aid, plication contain all the information financial need and academic merit. students must be officially admitted needed for scholarship determination.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM 45 New York University Merit Schol- tion from New York University, and the University when assembling the arships. The University sponsors repayments by previous borrowers. student’s financial aid package. scholarships for finalists in the The annual interest rate is currently 5 New York State Tuition Assistance annual National Merit Scholarship percent, and interest does not accrue Program (TAP). Legal residents Program. New York University must while the student remains enrolled at of the state of New York who are be listed as the first choice of schools least half time. enrolled in a full-time degree pro- in order to qualify for New York gram of at least 12 credits a term, University Merit Scholarships. Part-Time Employment or the equivalent, may be eligible University Scholars. A select number Wasserman Center for Career De- for awards under this program. The of new freshmen are designated as velopment. Most financial aid award award varies, depending on income University Scholars based on their packages include work-study. This and tuition cost. high school records of achievement means that students are eligible to Students applying for TAP must and service. In addition to the special participate in the Federal Work-Study do so via a FAFSA application (see academic privileges accorded to the Program and may earn up to the the How to Apply section, page 45). scholars, they receive a merit scholar- amount recommended in their award Submit the completed application ship and additional financial aid, based package. Work-study wages are paid as instructed. For more information on need, up to the amount of tuition. directly to the student on a biweekly about TAP, visit www .nyu .edu/ The Reynolds Program in Social basis and are normally used for books, financial .aid/tap .html. transportation, and personal ex- Entrepreneurship. This program Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS). penses. On-campus jobs are advertised offers 20 graduate fellowships and A financial aid program to help through the website of the Wasser- 10 undergraduate scholarships each New York State residents pursuing man Center for Career Development year. The program is a comprehen- part-time undergraduate-degree (www .nyu .edu/careerdevelopment). sive initiative designed to equip the study offers awards in amounts of It is not necessary to be awarded next generation of social entrepre- up to $2,000 per academic year. The work-study earnings in order to neurial leaders and infrastructure amount of an award is determined use the services of the Wasserman developers and managers with the by the institution. To be eligible, the Center. All students may use the skills, resources, and networking student must have filed a FAFSA center as soon as they have paid their opportunities needed to help solve and demonstrated financial need, tuition deposit and may also wish to society’s most intractable problems must not have exhausted his or her use the center as a resource for sum- in sustainable and scalable ways. TAP eligibility, must be otherwise mer employment. The Wasserman The graduate fellowship provides eligible for financial aid, and must Center for Career Development is up to $50,000 over two years and be enrolled for 3 to 11 credit points located at 133 East 13th Street, 2nd dedicated curricular and cocurricular per term. Applications are available Floor; 212-998-4730. activities. The undergraduate schol- from the Office of Financial Aid or arship provides up to $40,000 over Resident Assistantships. Resident its website. The application deadline two years and dedicated curricular assistants live in the residence halls varies; please consult the Office of and cocurricular activities. Students and are responsible for organizing, Financial Aid. must submit an application for implementing, and evaluating social Additional programs are listed consideration. For more details, you and educational activities. Com- below. For complete information, may visit www .nyu .edu/reynolds. pensation may include room and/or contact the New York Higher Educa- board and/or a stipend. Applications tion Services Corporation (HESC) Loan Program and further information may be ob- toll-free at 1-888-697-4372, or visit tained from the Office of Residential Federal Perkins Loan Program. the website at www .hesc .com. Life and Housing Services, located at New York University administers 726 Broadway, 7th Floor; 212-998- • World Trade Center Memorial the Federal Perkins Loan Program, 4600; www .nyu .edu/life/living-at-nyu/ Scholarship supported by the federal government. on-campus-living/staff .html. • New York State Scholarship for The University determines eligibility Academic Excellence for a Perkins Loan based on a stu- • Regents Professional Opportunity dent’s financial need and availability All Other Sources of Aid Scholarships of funds; students are considered for State Grants • Awards for Children of Veterans this loan when they apply for financial (CV) aid. New York University generally New York State offers a wide variety • Robert C. Byrd Honors awards Perkins Loans to the neediest of grants and scholarships to resi- Scholarship full-time students only. dents. Although application is made • Memorial Scholarships for Fami- Perkins Loans are made possible directly to the state and grants are lies of Deceased Firefighters, Vol- through a combination of resources: awarded by the state, the amount unteer Firefighters, Police Officers, an annual allocation from the U.S. each student is expected to receive is Peace Officers, and Emergency Department of Education, a contribu- estimated and taken into account by
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM 46 Medical Service Workers are also eligible for a Federal Pell from any of these sources. • Persian Gulf Veterans Tuition Grant and have financial need. Awards Students must also be U.S. citizens, Federal Loans • Vietnam Veterans Tuition Awards be enrolled full time, and be in Federal Direct Stafford Loan (VVTA) a two- or four-year undergradu- Program. The Federal Direct Staf- • State Aid to Native Americans ate degree program. They must ford Loan is obtained from the U.S. • AmeriCorps Educational Award not have previously enrolled in an Department of Education. The total • Volunteer Recruitment Service undergraduate program and must amount borrowed in any year may Scholarship for Volunteer Fire and have been in a rigorous high school not exceed the cost of education Ambulance Recruits program or met the standard of minus the total family contribution • Military Service Recognition rigor via other means as defined by and all other financial aid received Scholarship (MSRS) the Department of Education. The that year. The interest rate is fixed at amount of the award varies, de- States Other than New York. Some 5.84 percent for 2015-2016. Staf- pending on whether the student is students from outside New York ford loan payments are copayable in his or her first or second year. For State may qualify for funds from to NYU and the student, and funds students receiving the ACG in their their own state scholarship programs are applied first to any outstanding first year, they must have graduated that can be used at New York Uni- balance on the student’s account. An from high school after January 1, versity. Contact your state financial origination fee of 1 percent will be 2006. For students receiving ACG aid agency (call 1-800-433-3243 to deducted from the loan funds. in their second year, they must get its telephone number and ad- Students may qualify for both have graduated from high school dress) to ask about program require- subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford after January 1, 2005. Returning ments and application procedures. loans. The interest on the Federal students must have a cumulative When you receive an eligibility Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan is GPA of 3.0 or above. Students will notice from your state program, you paid by the U.S. government while automatically be reviewed for ACG should submit it to the New York the student is in school and remains eligibility each semester. University Office of Financial Aid in enrolled at least half time. The advance of registration. Federal Direct Unsubsidized Staf- Veterans Benefits. Various pro- ford Loan terms and conditions are grams provide educational benefits Federal Grants and Benefits essentially the same as the subsidized for spouses, sons, and daughters of loan, except the federal government Pell Grant Program. The Federal deceased or permanently disabled does not pay the interest while the Pell Grant Program provides as- veterans, as well as for veterans and student is in school. Instead, the sistance to undergraduate students in-service personnel who served interest is accrued and added to the who demonstrate financial need on active duty in the United States principal of the loan. according to economic criteria and Armed Forces after January 1, 1955. Subsidized Stafford loans are program requirements established In these programs the amount of based strictly on financial need. Dur- by the federal government. To be benefits varies. ing the first year of study, a student eligible, you must enroll in a degree Applications and further informa- may borrow up to a total of $5,500 or approved certificate/diploma tion may be obtained from the stu- (combined subsidized and unsubsi- program and be matriculated for dent’s regional office of the Depart- dized), with no more than $3,500 as your first bachelor’s degree. (You ment of Veterans Affairs. Additional the subsidized amount. In subse- are not eligible if you have already guidance may be obtained from the quent years, the total is increased completed a bachelor’s degree.) By Office of the University Registrar, 25 to $6,500 for sophomores (with no submitting the Free Application for West Fourth Street, 1st Floor. more than $4,500 as the subsidized Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you amount); $7,500 for juniors and also apply for a Federal Pell Grant. Outside Scholarships and Grants seniors (with no more than $5,500 Federal Supplemental Educational Students may be eligible for a as the subsidized amount). private scholarship or grant from For independent undergradu- Opportunity Grants (SEOG). an outside agency. Some sources ate students and some dependent These federally funded grants are to explore are employers, unions, undergraduate students whose awarded to undergraduates whose professional organizations, and com- parents do not qualify for a PLUS financial need is substantial. All munity and special-interest groups. loan, the Federal Direct Unsubsi- FAFSA filers who qualify are auto- A number of extensive scholarship dized Stafford Loan Program offers matically considered for this grant. search resources are available free on yet more borrowing eligibility. For However, funds for this program are the Internet, and several are featured details about additional unsubsidized very limited. on the NYU Undergraduate Admis- amounts available and the maximum Federal Academic Competitiveness sions website at admissions .nyu . aggregate limits for all Stafford loans Grant (ACG). The Academic Com- edu/financial .aid/scholarships.html. combined, see our website at www . petitiveness Grant (ACG) provides Students must notify the Office of nyu .edu/admissions/financial-aid-and- federal assistance to students who Financial Aid if they receive funds scholarships/types-of-financial-aid .html.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM 47 Federal Direct PLUS Loan federal aid or who need additional and NYU employees who receive Program. The PLUS loan enables funding beyond the maximum tuition remission from NYU must parents of dependent undergraduate amounts offered by federal loans. notify the Office of Financial Aid if students and qualifying gradu- For more information on the terms they receive this benefit. ate students to borrow up to the and conditions of the suggested full amount of an NYU educa- private loans (as well as applica- tion minus other aid. The interest tions), visit www .nyu .edu/financial . rate is fixed at 6.84 percent. An aid/private. origination fee of 4.27 percent will Employee Education Plans be deducted from the loan funds. PLUS loan disbursements are made Many companies pay all or part of copayable to NYU and the student, the tuition of their employees under and funds are applied first to the tuition-refund plans. Employed current year’s outstanding balance students attending the University on the student’s account. should ask their personnel officers or Private Loans. A private (nonfed- training directors about the existence eral) loan may be a financing option of a company tuition plan. Students for students who are not eligible for who receive tuition reimbursement
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM 48 N E W Y O R K U N I V E R S I T Y B U L L E T I N 2 0 1 5 - 2 0 1 7 8 Doctor of Philosophy Program in Social Work
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION...... 50 Program Goals and Objectives ...... 50 Degree Requirements...... 51 Curriculum Overview and Courses...... 51 Graduation Application...... 51 Graduate Commission...... 52 Students with Disabilities...... 52
ADMISSION...... 52
TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID...... 52 8 Doctor of Philosophy Program in Social Work Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, Ph .D ., M .P .H ., R .N .; Director, Ph .D . Program
he Ph.D. program (HEGIS code num- erty studies, mental health services research, and ber 2104) is committed to preparing children and family research. We offer an unpar- stewards of the discipline for leadership alleled research environment and platform for Tpositions at national and global levels. study. Students in the Ph.D. program learn from The program’s curriculum is designed to provide faculty who are leading scholars, expert research- students with rigorous methodological, concep- ers, experienced clinicians, and dedicated teach- tual, and statistical training in both quantitative ers. Our students are also able to draw on the and qualitative research. Our specific aim is to incomparable resources of New York, one of the competitively position graduates for top-tier aca- world’s greatest and most diverse cities. Addition- demic and research opportunities, such as faculty ally, NYU is a leader in global education, offering positions at leading research universities, and to students numerous domestic and international cultivate the next wave of independent investiga- educational and research opportunities, including tors, scholars, and social work leaders. the dual Ph.D. degree program with East China In addition to our advanced coursework, NYU Normal University School of Social Develop- Silver doctoral students are paired from day one ment in Shanghai, China. The Silver School has with a research mentor as part of our personal- increasingly focused its Ph.D. program on the ized mentoring program, helping students de- development of cutting-edge social work scholars velop core competencies in research, scholarship, and leaders capable of addressing contemporary and teaching. Our faculty is especially renowned social welfare issues both within the United for expertise in several key areas, including pov- States and across the globe.
Program PROGRAM GOALS • social science theories used to underpinning theories, including AND OBJECTIVES analyze social problems; evidence of empirical support; Description • specialization in a focused area of • draw upon established social work The primary goal of the Ph.D. substantive expertise; theories to generate hypotheses program is to develop scholars who, • applied research training and regarding problems relevant to through the conduct of original grant development; social work practice and policy; research, will contribute to the knowl- • critically examine social work edge base of professional social welfare • academic and scholarly writing for polices using established models practice and policy. Graduates will be publication; and of analysis; able to conduct independent research, • career preparation for entry into provide leadership in building social the professoriate. • communicate effectively at a professional level, orally and in work knowledge, and compete suc- Upon completion of the program, writing, the product of one’s cessfully for academic positions in graduates should be able to: social work or related disciplines at scholarship to diverse constituen- • provide leadership in the develop- cies; and research-intense institutions. ment of knowledge in a substan- • compete successfully for academic Students in the Ph.D. program tive area that is important to social positions in social work or related acquire knowledge and skills and work practice, policy, and/or disciplines. develop critical thinking in the fol- social service delivery; lowing areas: • conduct independent research that Note that the Ph.D. program • statistical methods; demonstrates advanced knowledge does not prepare students for • quantitative and qualitative of the methodology used and advanced practice in clinical social research methods; which meets current publication work or for licensure for social work • philosophy of science and knowl- standards; practice in New York State. Students who have been granted an L.M.S.W. edge development; • engage in critical analyses of social or L.C.S.W. license by the New York • social work as a unique discipline; work practice models and their
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM 50 State Education Department may Social and Behavioral Intervention No later than three months fol- practice according to the guidelines Research lowing the completion of coursework, of their particular license. Students PHDSW-GS.3064 3 credits . students must submit an integrative who do not have either license may Introductory Quantitative Methods review paper of publishable quality not provide professional services in which serves as the qualifying exam. PHDSW-GS.3064 3 credits . New York State unless otherwise The student will form a qualifying authorized by state law. Under state Introductory Qualitative Methods exam committee who will oversee the law, it is also not possible for stu- PHDSW-GS.3032 3 credits . process and approval of the paper. dents in the Ph.D. program to en- Statistics I: Introductory Statistics Upon passing the qualifying gage in a clinical practicum designed PHDSW-GS.3028 3 credits . exam and completing all course- to prepare them for licensure. work, students are qualified to begin Statistics II: Conceptual and working on their dissertation. The DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Methodological Issues in Applied dissertation process is divided into Data Analysis two phases: the proposal and the final The requirements for the Ph.D. PHDSW-GS.3067 3 credits . dissertation. Students must form an degree are the completion of a Advanced Methodological/ approved dissertation committee who minimum of 48 credits in coursework Statistical Courses 3 credits . will oversee their dissertation, and beyond the master’s level, a passing to whom they will defend both their grade on the qualifying exam, and Substantive Area of Expertise proposal and final dissertation. The the successful completion of the dis- Courses 3 credits . dissertation proposal must be success- sertation proposal and final defense Teaching and Learning in fully defended before the committee of a doctoral dissertation. Candidates Social Work and also approved by the University must produce an accepted disserta- PHDSW-GS.3033 3 credits . Committee on Activities Involving tion proposal within three years of Human Subjects before data collec- passing the qualifying exam. Upon Dissertation Proseminar: Career tion can begin. Once data collection having an accepted dissertation pro- Preparation and analysis is complete, students posal, students enter into candidacy PHDSW-GS.3013 3 credits . must write a final dissertation and de- for the Ph.D. degree. Students must Students are required to take three fend it before their committee. Upon maintain continuous enrollment electives in their chosen area of exper- a successful dissertation defense, in and a GPA of at least 3.0. Full-time tise. There are four substantive areas addition to completing all other pro- students must successfully defend of expertise from which students may gram requirements, candidates will be their dissertation within seven years choose to specialize: mental health able to formally apply for graduation. of initial enrollment in the program. and clinical science; global social welfare and public health; children, GRADUATION CURRICULUM OVERVIEW youth, and family research; and pov- APPLICATION AND COURSES erty and socioeconomic disadvantage. Students are also required to take Students may officially graduate in The Ph.D. curriculum consists of three courses in a methodological spe- September, January, or May. Dates of 16 courses (48 credits): eight com- cialization track: advanced qualitative dissertation defense and final submis- mon core courses, six electives, one and data analytical methods and/or sion for each graduation point are course on career preparation, and one advanced quantitative and statistical given in the Ph.D. Student Manual. course on scholarly impact. Full-time methods. Students are able to take The Commencement ceremony for students normally take between 9-12 elective courses—in their substantive all schools is held in May. Students credits in the fall and spring semesters area of expertise and methodological must apply for graduation on Albert over two to three years. Required doc- track—both at NYU Silver and at and must be enrolled for either course toral courses are offered every other other NYU departments. work or maintenance of matricula- year and are taken within the Silver A key aspect of the NYU Silver tion during the academic year of School of Social Work. Required doctoral program curriculum is the graduation. In order to graduate in a courses for all social work doctoral mentored research practicum. All specific semester, students must apply students are: incoming doctoral students are paired for graduation within the applica- Philosophy of Science and Knowl- with a faculty research mentor. The tion deadline period indicated on edge Development mentor pairing aims to foster the the calendar. (Students may view the PHDSW-GS.3050 3 credits . development of the student as an graduation deadlines calendar and independent researcher and scholar general information about gradua- History of Social Work and Social through greater attention to the tion on the Office of the University Policy Analysis development of specific research com- Registrar’s web page at www .nyu .edu/ PHDSW-GS.3048 3 credits . petencies. Students will be integrated registrar.) It is recommended that Macro Level Theories in the Social in their mentor’s current program of students apply for graduation no later Sciences research for 20 hours per week and than the beginning of the semester PHDSW-GS.3053 3 credits . evaluated with a grade of Pass/Fail. in which they plan to complete all
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM 51 program requirements. If a student from the central administration. prehensive services and programs for does not successfully complete all Each school is also represented by an undergraduate and graduate students academic requirements by the end of elected member of its student body. with visual, hearing, orthopedic, the semester, he or she must reapply and chronic impairments as well as for graduation for the following cycle. STUDENTS WITH learning disabilities. Any student DISABILITIES who plans to request a service or ac- GRADUATE COMMISSION commodation must register with the The Henry and Lucy Moses Center center at the beginning of the term The voting membership of the com- for Students with Disabilities was es- for which service or accommodation mission comprises the dean and an tablished to facilitate equal access to is requested. For further informa- elected faculty member from each the programs and activities of New tion, see the web page for the Moses of the schools offering a graduate York University for students with Center for Students with Disabilities program, as well as academic officers disabilities. The center provides com- at www .nyu .edu/csd. Admission PH .D . REQUIREMENTS consists of: (1) the completed ap- make an appointment or for more FOR ADMISSION plication form; (2) a statement of re- information, call 212-998-7040 or search interest; (3) official transcripts visit ALI’s website at: www .scps .nyu . Requirements for admission to the from all graduate and undergraduate edu/areas-of-study/american-language- program include: work; (4) a current curriculum vitae; institute/evaluation-registration. • M.S.W. degree with a graduate (5) three professional references; (6) All academic records and tran- GPA of 3.0 or higher, based on a an official GRE (Graduate Record scripts from international institutions 4.0 scale; Examination) score report; and (7) must be submitted with an official • bachelor’s degree with an under- a non-refundable application fee of translation to English. All applicants graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher, $75.00, which must accompany the with international credentials are based on a 4.0 scale completed application and is not required to include a professional • competitive scores on the Graduate credited toward tuition. evaluation of the degree to determine if it is equivalent to a U.S. degree. Record Examination (GRE), partic- International applicants: Applicants We accept foreign credentials evalu- ularly in the quantitative reasoning whose native language is not English ated by companies listed at www . and analytical writing sections; are required to take the Test of English naces .org/members. Applicants with • acceptable scores on the Test of as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). such credentials should file their ap- English as a Foreign Language Applicants who have earned a plications well in advance of the term (TOEFL) for applicants whose degree from an institution where the for which they are applying. first language is not English; language of instruction is exclusively Applicants who are neither U.S. • a well-written statement of re- English, regardless of country, are ex- citizens nor permanent residents of search interest; and empt from submitting TOEFL scores. the United States should see pages • three outstanding recommendations. The TOEFL should be taken 63-64 for further information. Note that post-M.S.W. practice far enough in advance of the term experience is not a requirement, but in which the applicant wishes to be at least three years of experience is admitted. An application is not com- TRANSFER AND WAIVER recommended. plete until all official scores are sub- CREDIT mitted, and they must be submitted Normally, credit for required by the printed deadlines. Test scores ADMISSION PROCEDURE courses in the Ph.D. program are considered valid for two years. cannot be transferred from other Applications are available online at Applicants residing in the New York institutions. For admissions pur- socialwork .nyu .edu/admissions/PhD . City area may take their English poses, transfer credit from other Admission decisions are made by the proficiency test at NYU’s American educational programs within the admissions committee. Language Institute, located at 7 East School or from other institutions is The application for admission 12th St, New York, NY 10003. To not usually allowed.
Tuition and When estimating the cost of a univer- Ph.D. program and other sources. the academic year 2015-2016. The sity education, students should con- This section provides information Board of Trustees reserves the right Financial Aid sider two factors: (1) the total cost of on these two distinct but related topics. to alter this schedule without notice. tuition, fees, and materials related to Information on tuition and fees is a particular program plus costs of liv- TUITION AND FEES available at socialwork .nyu .edu/admis- ing (housing, commuting, etc.); and sions/PhD/tuition-and-fees. (2) financial aid that may be available The following is the schedule of All fees are payable at the time of from the Silver School of Social Work fees established by the Board of registration. Checks and drafts are to Trustees of New York University for
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM 52 be drawn to the order of New York others can select) remaining 50 percent until later in University for the exact amount of Annual $3,353.00 the semester. This plan is available the tuition and fees required. In the to students who meet the following case of overpayment, the balance is Fall term 1,297.00 eligibility requirements: refunded on request by filing a refund Spring term 2,056.00 • matriculated and registered for six application in the Office of the Bursar. (coverage for the spring or more credits; A fee will be charged if payment is not and summer terms) • no previously unsatisfactory Uni- made by the due date indicated on Summer term 909.00 versity credit record; and the student’s statement. The unpaid (only for students who did not • not in arrears (past due) for any balance of a student’s account is also register in the preceding term) University charge or loan. subject to an interest charge of 12 Basic Health Insurance Benefit The plan includes a nonrefundable percent per annum from the first day Plan1, 2 (any student can select) application fee of $50.00, which of class until payment is received. is to be included with the initial Annual $2,170.00 Holders of New York State Tu- payment on the payment due date. ition Assistance Program Awards will Fall term 840.00 Interest at a rate of 1 percent per be allowed credit toward their tuition Spring term 1,330.00 month on the unpaid balance will be fees in the amount of their entitle- (coverage for the spring assessed if payment is not made in ment, provided that they are New and summer terms) full by the final installment due date. York State residents, are enrolled on a A late-payment fee will be assessed Summer term 589.00 full-time basis, and that they present on any late payments. For additional (only for students who did not the award certificate for the applicable information, please contact the Of- register in the preceding term) term with their schedule/bill. fice of the Bursar at 212-998-2806 Students who receive awards Stu-Dent Plan (dental service or www .nyu .edu/bursar/payment .info/ after registration will receive a through NYU’s College of Dentistry) plans .html#defer . check from the University after the Primary member $240.00 New York State payment has been TuitionPay Plan received by the Office of the Bursar, Partner 240.00 and the Office of the University Dependent (under age 16) 83.00 TuitionPay is a payment plan Registrar has confirmed eligibility. Renewal membership 195.00 administered by Sallie Mae that is open to all NYU Silver students. Late payment of tuition fee This interest-free plan allows for all Tuition (other than late registration) $25.00 or a portion of a student’s educa- Tuition per point, Late registration fee tional expenses (including tuition, per term $1,161.00 commencing with the fees, room, and board) to be paid in Fall term 2015 second week of classes $25.00 monthly installments. The traditional University billing Nonreturnable registration and Late registration fee cycle consists of one large lump sum services fee, first point 470.00 commencing with the fifth week of classes $50.00 payment due at the beginning of Nonreturnable registration each semester. TuitionPay is a budget Penalty fee $20.00 and services fee, per point, for plan that enables a student to spread registration after first point 66.00 Maintenance of matriculation payments over the course of the aca- fee, per term $30.00 Spring term 2016 demic year. By enrolling in this plan, Maintenance of matriculation you spread your fall semester tuition Nonreturnable registration and fee (for students not enrolled in payments over a four-month period services fee, first point 470.00 courses), per term $461.00 (June through September) and your Nonreturnable registration and spring semester tuition payment over Nonreturnable registration services fee, per point, for another four-month period (Novem- and services fee, per term $461.00 registration after first point 66.00 ber through February). Makeup examination $20.00 With this plan, you budget the General Fees 1Waiver option available . cost of your tuition and/or hous- 2Students automatically enrolled in the Basic ing after deducting any financial Application fee for admission Plan or the Comprehensive Plan can change aid you will be receiving and/or any (nonreturnable) $75.00 between plans or waive the plan entirely (and show proof of other acceptable health insurance) . payments you have made directly to Deposit upon graduate acceptance NYU. A nonrefundable enrollment (nonreturnable) $300.00 fee of $50.00 is required when ap- DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN Comprehensive Health Insur- plying for the fall/spring TuitionPay ance Benefit Plan1,2 (all graduate The Deferred Payment Plan allows Plan. You must enroll in both the students registering for 6 points or you to pay 50 percent of your net fall and spring plans. Monthly state- more per term and all international balance due for the current term on ments will be mailed by TuitionPay, students automatically enrolled; all the payment due date and defer the and all payments should be made
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM 53 directly to them. For additional • “Refugee,” Loan Programs information, contact TuitionPay • “Indefinite Parole,” Federal Direct Stafford Loan Pro- at 1-800-635-0120 or visit www . • “Humanitarian Parole,” gram. The Federal Direct Unsubsi- nyu .edu/bursar/payment .info/plans . • “Asylum Granted,” or dized Stafford Loan is obtained from html#tpp . • “Cuban-Haitian Entrant.” the U.S. Department of Education. For Arrears Policy, Diploma Arrears The total amount borrowed in any Policy, Withdrawal and Refund New York State Tuition year may not exceed the cost of of Tuition, and the Refund Period Assistance Program education minus the total family con- Schedule, see General Information Legal residents of the state of New tribution and all other financial aid for All Programs, pages 62-66. York who are enrolled in a full-time received that year. The interest rate is degree program of at least 12 credits fixed at 5.84 percent for the 2015- FINANCIAL AID a term, or the equivalent, may be 2016 academic year. Stafford loan payments are copayable to NYU and All full-time students are awarded eligible for awards under this pro- the student, and funds are applied a Dean’s Fellowship for the first gram. The award varies, depending first to any outstanding balance on two years of study. The fellowship on income and tuition cost. Students the student’s account. An origina- includes tuition and registration applying for TAP must do so via tion fee of 1 percent will be deducted waivers, graduate student health the FAFSA application or they may from the loan funds. As of fall 2012, insurance through NYU GSHIP, and contact the New York State Higher graduate students qualify for only a graduate assistantship stipend. Education Services Corporation unsubsidized Stafford loans. For The School also provides as- (HESC) at 1-888-NYS-HESC for Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford sistance to students in applying for an express TAP application. TAP loans, interest is accrued and added to externally funded awards and fellow- change forms are also available at the the principal of the loan. A graduate ships for the dissertation phase of the HESC website. Return the complet- student may borrow up to a total of program. Some of the awards our ed application as instructed. Do not $20,500—$10,250 per semester—in students have received include: send the forms to NYU. For more information about TAP, visit www . unsubsidized Stafford loans. • Fahs-Beck Fund Doctoral Dis- nyu .edu/financial .aid/tap. For details about additional sertation Grant If you receive a TAP award for unsubsidized amounts available and • Ruth L. Kirschstein National the fall or spring semester, you will the maximum aggregate limits for Research Service Award (NIMH be given a credit on your Bursar all Stafford loans combined, see our F-31) Statement of Account. Credit is website at www .nyu .edu/admissions/ • CSWE Minority Fellowship not extended for the summer term financial-aid-and-scholarships/types-of- Program because the state of New York defers financial-aid. • Brown R25 Fellowship payment on these awards. Students Federal Direct PLUS Loan • Diane Greenstein Memorial Fel- who are registered half-time for the Program. The PLUS loan enables lowship summer will receive their TAP award qualifying graduate students to bor- • Robert Moore Award for Excel- at the end of the following year, if row up to the full amount of an NYU lence in Scholarship eligible. Students registered full-time education minus any other financial • Jane Eisner Bram Award will receive payment at the end of aid. The interest rate is fixed at 6.84 Also, qualifying students may take the fall semester of the same year. percent. An origination fee of 4.27 advantage of the unsubsidized Staf- Students may receive TAP assistance percent will be deducted from the ford loan programs available. for a maximum of four years of grad- loan funds. PLUS loan disbursements uate study but not for more than are made copayable to NYU and the Citizenship. In order to be eligible eight years of combined graduate student, and funds are applied first to for financial aid from NYU and and undergraduate study, provided the current year’s outstanding balance from federal and state government they fulfill all state requirements for on the student’s account. sources, students must be classi- award eligibility, such as those for fied either as U.S. citizens or as attendance, academic progress, pro- Scholarship and Fellowship Funds eligible noncitizens. Students are gram pursuit, and income analysis. considered to be eligible noncitizens Holders of New York State A number of government agen- for financial aid purposes if one of grants or fellowships may also receive cies, foundations, and professional the following conditions applies: the TAP award, but it cannot be associations offer modest fellowship U.S. permanent resident with an more than the amount by which the assistance for post-M.S.W. educa- Alien Registration Receipt Card tuition for the semester exceeds the tion in social work. Some of these I-551 (“green card”); or an eligible grant or fellowship. A student who support promising dissertation work. noncitizen with an arrival/departure has tuition remission privileges from Others are designed to support the record (I-94) showing any one of the the University may be eligible for education of women and minorities. following designations: TAP funds. Consult the Office of A list of these opportunities is avail- the Bursar for further details. able from the program director.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM 54 N E W Y O R K U N I V E R S I T Y B U L L E T I N 2 0 1 5 - 2 0 1 7 8 Doctor of Social Welfare (DSW) Program
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION...... 56 Program Goals and Objectives ...... 56 Degree Requirements...... 56 Curriculum Overview and Courses...... 57 Graduation Application...... 57 Graduate Commission...... 57 Students with Disabilities...... 57
ADMISSION...... 58
TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID...... 58
ACADEMIC POLICIES...... 61 8 Doctor of Social Welfare Program Carol Tosone, Ph .D ., Director, DSW Program
he D.S.W. program in clinical papers and presentation of work at professional social work (HEGIS code number conferences. Students are offered a choice of a 2104) is a practice-oriented doctoral teaching or supervisory internship, both geared Tdegree, that prepares licensed social toward the enhancement of advanced clinical workers for leadership roles in academic and practice knowledge and skills. agency settings, a stance consistent with New With New York as a major center of clinical York University’s core mission of being a services and social work practice with at-risk private university in service of public interest. populations, and with the School’s strong With an executive-style format, students can reputation and tradition in clinical education, continue working full-time while attending the D.S.W. program will advance the profession’s the D.S.W. program. Building on the NYU scholarly focus on clinical social work. The Silver School of Social Work’s recognized program is fortunate to have an outstanding excellence in clinical social work education, the faculty renowned for their clinical, theoretical, program offers state-of-the-art coursework on policy, and research expertise. The faculty serve theory, evidence-based practices, research, and in leadership roles in professional organizations, policy, as well as intensive writing workshops scholarly journals, national research committees, to assist in the development of publishable and taskforces.
Program PROGRAM GOALS • knowledge and sophisticated use negative, on clinical social work AND OBJECTIVES and analysis of contemporary practice and the financing of Description theories of clinical practice and social work services; As a professional practice doctoral the mechanisms of change that • participation in activities to degree, the purpose of the D.S.W. they encompass; prepare for the teaching of social program in clinical social work is to • knowledge of and sophisticated work practice and theories of hu- train advanced clinical social work use and analysis of contemporary man behavior; practitioner-scholars to assume theories and research in human • the ability to critically review leadership positions in clinical development, including those clinical literature and to con- social work education, agency-based emerging from neuroscience; tribute to professional practice behavioral health practice settings, • enhanced knowledge and ability literature; and and practice-based research. Through to teach skills in clinical practice; • the ability to assume leader- the promotion of practice-relevant • the ability to be critical consumers ship positions in the social work scholarship, the D.S.W. curriculum of research relevant to social work profession based on advanced is designed to develop new clinical practice and to contribute to the knowledge of clinical social work social work knowledge to advance production and dissemination of practice. social work practice and education, clinically informed scholarship; which will benefit the at-risk client • knowledge of contemporary con- DEGREE REQUIREMENTS populations that graduates serve. The cepts in epistemology and theories program will build on and deepen of mind; The requirements for the D.S.W. the School’s reputation for excellence • knowledge of contemporary con- degree in clinical social work are in clinical social work education. ceptions of social justice and their a completion of a minimum of Students fulfilling program implications for clinical social 56.5 credits in course work beyond requirements will demonstrate the work practice; the master’s level. The graduation following competencies: • understanding of policies that portfolio requirement consists of have an impact, both positive and writing two publishable papers.
DOCTOR OF SOCIAL WELFARE PROGRAM 56 CURRICULUM OVERVIEW Policy: Past and Present of graduation. In order to graduate AND COURSES DSWSW-GS.4006 3 credits . in a specific semester, students must Publication Development apply for graduation within the ap- Doctor of Social Welfare Program The D.S.W. program curriculum plication deadline period indicated Workshop I Carol Tosone, Ph .D ., Director, DSW Program consists of 19 courses scheduled on the calendar. (Students may view DSWSW-GS.4007 3 credits . in the fall, spring, and summer the graduation deadlines calendar semesters over a three-year period. Evidence-Based and Evidence- and general information about Students have the opportunity to Informed Practices (7 weeks) graduation on the Office of the Uni- begin working on their gradua- DSWSW-GS.4008 1 .5 credits . versity Registrar’s web page at www . tion portfolio early in the program Implementing Evidence-Based nyu .edu/registrar.) It is recommended through course assignments and ad- and Evidence-Informed Practices that students apply for graduation visement guidance. The curriculum (7 weeks) no later than the beginning of the foundation is established in the first DSWSW-GS.4009 1 .5 credits . semester in which they plan to year, with publication development complete all program requirements. workshops each year, an internship Contemporary Understandings If a student does not successfully in year two, and the culmination of of Human Development and complete all academic requirements portfolio development in year three. Well-Being by the end of the semester, he or she Students have the opportunity to DSWSW-GS.4010 3 credits . must reapply for graduation for the present their portfolio in a profes- Theories of Social Justice following cycle. sional forum during the capstone DSWSW-GS.4011 3 credits . course. Courses will be taught by Trauma-Informed Treatment GRADUATE COMMISSION D.S.W. program core faculty (7 weeks) The voting membership of the com- members. In addition, full-time DSWSW-GS.4012 1 .5 credits . mission comprises the dean and an faculty who hold a doctoral degree Treatment of the Addictions elected faculty member from each and who have expertise related to (7 weeks) of the schools offering a graduate D.S.W. coursework or capstone DSWSW-GS.4013 1 .5 credits . program, as well as academic officers projects may also teach, advise, and/ from the central administration. Publication Development or serve as a capstone committee Each school is also represented by an Workshop II chair. elected member of its student body.
Courses are held on the Wash- DSWSW-GS.4014 3 credits . ington Square Campus on alternate Teaching Clinical Practice STUDENTS WITH Fridays, except for a compressed DSWSW-GS.4015 001 3 credits . DISABILITIES summer session and elective courses Supervision/Field Education taken in other NYU schools. Select DSWSW-GS.4015 002 3 credits . The Henry and Lucy Moses Center classes may contain an online for Students with Disabilities was component. Teaching Internship established to facilitate equal access Below is a listing of required DSWSW-GS.4016 001 3 credits . to the programs and activities of New courses. Students must also complete Supervision/Field Education York University for students with three electives for a total of nine Internship disabilities. The center provides com- credits. DSWSW-GS.4016 002 3 credits . prehensive services and programs for undergraduate and graduate students Philosophies of Knowledge and Publication Development with visual, hearing, orthopedic, and Mind - A and B Workshop III chronic impairments as well as learn- DSWSW-GS.4001 3 credits . DSWSW-GS.4017 3 credits . ing disabilities. Any student who plans Social Theories and their Relation- Capstone Course to request a service or accommodation ship to Clinical Practice DSWSW-GS.4018 2 .5 credits . must register with the center at the be- DSWSW-GS.4002 3 credits . ginning of the term for which service Social Work Practice Research: GRADUATION or accommodation is requested. For Past and Present further information, see the web page APPLICATION DSWSW-GS.4003 3 credits . for the Moses Center for Students Students may officially graduate in with Disabilities at www .nyu .edu/csd. Contemporary Theories of Clinical September, January, or May. The Practice I commencement ceremony for all DSWSW-GS.4004 3 credits . schools is held in May. Students Contemporary Theories of Clinical must apply for graduation on Albert Practice II and must be enrolled for either DSWSW-GS.4005 3 credits . course work or maintenance of ma- Clinical Social Work and Social triculation during the academic year
DOCTOR OF SOCIAL WELFARE PROGRAM 57 D .S .W . REQUIREMENTS ADMISSION PROCEDURE 12th St, New York, NY 10003. To Admission make an appointment or for more FOR ADMISSION Applications are available online at information, call (212) 998-7040 or socialwork .nyu .edu/admissions/dsw. In The general requirements for admis- visit ALI’s website at: www .scps .nyu . addition to the required admissions sion to the D.S.W. program are: edu/areas-of-study/american-language- items noted above, the applicant institute/evaluation-registration. • master’s degree in social work with must provide official transcripts of All academic records and a graduate grade point average of all colleges and universities attended. transcripts from international 3.5 or higher, based on a 4-point Admissions decisions are made by institutions must be submitted with scale; the program director and members an official translation to English. • minimum of two years post- of the D.S.W. Program Committee. All applicants with international M.S.W. practice experience; Please note a $75.00 nonrefund- credentials are required to include a • L.M.S.W. or equivalent required able application fee must accompany professional evaluation of the degree with an L.C.S.W. or equivalent the completed application and is not to determine if it is equivalent to strongly preferred; credited toward tuition. • competitive score on the Miller a U.S. degree. We accept foreign Analogies Test (MAT) completed International applicants: Appli- credentials evaluated by companies within the past 12 months; cants whose native language is not listed at www .naces .org/members. • international students are also English are required to take the Test Applicants with such credentials required to submit TOEFL scores of English as a Foreign Language should file their applications well in if English is not the first language; (TOEFL). Applicants who have advance of the term for which they • three academic or work-related earned a degree from an institution are applying. letters of reference; where the language of instruction Applicants who are neither U.S. • current curriculum vitae/resume; is exclusively English, regardless of citizens nor permanent residents of • a recent professional writing country, are exempt from submitting the United States should see pages sample; TOEFL scores. 63-64 for further information. • personal essay (5-10 pages); and The TOEFL should be taken • interview as requested by the far enough in advance of the term TRANSFER AND WAIVER Admissions Committee. in which the applicant wishes to be CREDIT admitted. An application is not com- Note that post-M.S.W. practice plete until all official scores are sub- Normally, credit for required experience is not a requirement, but mitted, and they must be submitted courses in the D.S.W. program at least three years of experience is by the printed deadlines. Test scores cannot be transferred from other recommended. are considered valid for two years. institutions. For admissions pur- Applicants residing in the New York poses, transfer credit from other City area may take their English educational programs within the proficiency test at NYU’s American School or from other institutions is Language Institute, located at 7 East not usually allowed.
When estimating the cost of a uni- Board of Trustees reserves the right from the first day of class until pay- Tuition and versity education, students should to alter this schedule without notice. ment is received. Financial Aid consider two factors: (1) the total Information on tuition and fees is Holders of New York State cost of tuition, fees, and materials available at socialwork .nyu .edu/admis- Tuition Assistance Program Awards related to a particular program plus sions/dsw/tuition-fees. will be allowed credit toward their costs of living (housing, commuting, All fees are payable at the time tuition fees in the amount of their etc.); and (2) financial aid that may of registration. Checks and drafts entitlement, provided that they are be available from the Silver School are to be drawn to the order of New New York State residents, are en- of Social Work D.S.W. program and York University for the exact amount rolled on a full-time basis, and that other sources. of the tuition and fees required. In they present the award certificate This section provides infor- the case of overpayment, the balance for the applicable term with their mation on these two distinct but is refunded on request by filing a schedule/bill. related topics. refund application in the Office of Students who receive awards the Bursar. A fee will be charged if after registration will receive a TUITION AND FEES payment is not made by the due date check from the University after the indicated on the student’s statement. New York State payment has been The following is the schedule of The unpaid balance of a student’s received by the Office of the Bursar, fees established by the Board of account is also subject to an interest and the Office of the University Trustees of New York University for charge of 12 percent per annum Registrar has confirmed eligibility. the academic year 2015-2016. The
DOCTOR OF SOCIAL WELFARE PROGRAM 58 Tuition Renewal membership 195.00 TuitionPay Plan Tuition per point, Late payment of tuition fee TuitionPay is a payment plan per term $1,161.00 (other than late registration) $25.00 administered by Sallie Mae that is Fall term 2015 Late registration fee open to all NYU Silver students. commencing with the This interest-free plan allows for all Nonreturnable registration and second week of classes $25.00 or a portion of a student’s educa- services fee, first point 470.00 tional expenses (including tuition, Late registration fee Nonreturnable registration fees, room, and board) to be paid in commencing with the and services fee, per point, for monthly installments. fifth week of classes $50.00 registration after first point 66.00 The traditional University billing Penalty fee $20.00 cycle consists of one large lump sum Spring term 2016 payment due at the beginning of Maintenance of matriculation Nonreturnable registration and each semester. TuitionPay is a budget fee, per term $30.00 services fee, first point 470.00 plan that enables a student to spread Maintenance of matriculation payments over the course of the aca- Nonreturnable registration and fee (for students not enrolled in demic year. By enrolling in this plan, services fee, per point, for courses), per term $461.00 you spread your fall semester tuition registration after first point 66.00 Nonreturnable registration payments over a four-month period and services fee, per term $461.00 (June through September) and your General Fees spring semester tuition payment over Application fee for admission Makeup examination $20.00 another four-month period (Novem- (nonreturnable) $75.00 1Waiver option available . ber through February). 2Students automatically enrolled in the With this plan, you budget the Deposit upon graduate acceptance Basic Plan or the Comprehensive Plan can cost of your tuition and/or hous- (nonreturnable) $300.00 change between plans or waive the plan ing after deducting any financial Comprehensive Health Insur- entirely (and show proof of other accept- aid you will be receiving and/or any ance Benefit Plan1,2 (all graduate able health insurance) . payments you have made directly to students registering for 6 points or NYU. A nonrefundable enrollment more per term and all international DEFERRED PAYMENT fee of $50.00 is required when ap- students automatically enrolled; all PLAN plying for the fall/spring TuitionPay others can select) Plan. You must enroll in both the The Deferred Payment Plan allows fall and spring plans. Monthly state- Annual $3,353.00 you to pay 50 percent of your net ments will be mailed by TuitionPay, Fall term 1,297.00 balance due for the current term on and all payments should be made the payment due date and defer the Spring term 2,056.00 directly to them. For additional remaining 50 percent until later in information, contact TuitionPay (coverage for the spring the semester. This plan is available and summer terms) at 1-800-635-0120 or visit www . to students who meet the following nyu .edu/bursar/payment .info/plans . Summer term 909.00 eligibility requirements: html#tpp . (only for students who did not • matriculated and registered for six register in the preceding term) or more credits; For Arrears Policy, Diploma Arrears Policy, Withdrawal and Refund Basic Health Insurance Benefit • no previously unsatisfactory Uni- versity credit record; and of Tuition, and the Refund Period Plan1, 2 (any student can select) • not in arrears (past due) for any Schedule, see General Information Annual $2,170.00 University charge or loan. for All Programs, pages 62-66. Fall term 840.00 The plan includes a nonrefundable FINANCIAL AID Spring term 1,330.00 application fee of $50.00, which (coverage for the spring is to be included with the initial New York University awards and summer terms) payment on the payment due date. financial aid in an effort to help Interest at a rate of 1 percent per students meet the difference between Summer term 589.00 month on the unpaid balance will be their own resources and the cost of (only for students who did not assessed if payment is not made in education. All awards are subject register in the preceding term) full by the final installment due date. to availability of funds and the stu- Stu-Dent Plan (dental service A late-payment fee will be assessed dent’s demonstrated need. Renewal through NYU’s College of Dentistry) on any late payments. For additional of assistance depends on annual information, please contact the Of- reevaluation of a student’s need, the Primary member $240.00 fice of the Bursar at 212-998-2806 availability of funds, the successful Partner 240.00 or www .nyu .edu/bursar/payment .info/ completion of the previous year, and satisfactory progress toward comple- Dependent (under age 16) 83.00 plans .html#defer . tion of degree requirements.
DOCTOR OF SOCIAL WELFARE PROGRAM 59 How to Apply I-551 (“green card”); or an eligible Holders of New York State noncitizen with an arrival/departure grants or fellowships may also receive Students must submit the Free Ap- record (I-94) showing any one of the the TAP award, but it cannot be plication for Federal Student Aid following designations: more than the amount by which the (FAFSA). The FAFSA (available on- tuition for the semester exceeds the line at www .fafsa .ed .gov) is the basic • “Refugee,” grant or fellowship. A student who form for all student aid programs. • “Indefinite Parole,” has tuition remission privileges from Be sure to complete all sections. • “Humanitarian Parole,” the University may be eligible for Students should give permission on • “Asylum Granted,” or TAP funds. Consult the Office of the FAFSA for application data to be • “Cuban-Haitian Entrant.” the Bursar for further details. sent directly to New York University (the NYU federal code number is New York State Tuition Loan Programs 002785). Assistance Program Students requiring summer Federal Direct Stafford Loan Pro- financial aid must submit a graduate Legal residents of the state of New gram. The Federal Direct Unsubsi- summer loan application in addition York who are enrolled in a full-time dized Stafford Loan is obtained from to the FAFSA. The application, avail- degree program of at least 12 credits the U.S. Department of Education. able in February, can be obtained a term, or the equivalent, may be The total amount borrowed in any from the Financial Aid website or eligible for awards under this pro- year may not exceed the cost of edu- the Office of Financial Aid. gram. The award varies, depending cation minus the total family con- on income and tuition cost. Students Eligibility tribution and all other financial aid applying for TAP must do so via received that year. The interest rate To be considered for financial aid, the FAFSA application or they may is fixed at 5.84 percent for the 2015- students must be officially admitted contact the New York State Higher 2016 academic year. Stafford loan to NYU or matriculated in a degree Education Services Corporation payments are copayable to NYU and program and making satisfactory (HESC) at 1-888-NYS-HESC for the student, and funds are applied academic progress toward degree an express TAP application. TAP first to any outstanding balance on requirements. change forms are also available at the the student’s account. An origination Half-time students (fewer than HESC website. Return the complet- fee of 1.073 percent will be deducted 12 but at least six credit per semes- ed application as instructed. Do not from the loan funds. As of fall 2012, ter) may be eligible for a Federal send the forms to NYU. For more graduate students qualify for only Stafford Loan or a Federal PLUS information about TAP, visit www . unsubsidized Stafford loans. For Loan, but they must also maintain nyu .edu/financial .aid/tap. Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford satisfactory academic progress. If you receive a TAP award for loans, interest is accrued and added the fall or spring semester, you will Renewal Eligibility to the principal of the loan. A gradu- be given a credit on your Bursar ate student may borrow up to a total Financial aid awards are not Statement of Account. Credit is of $20,500—$10,250 per semes- automatically renewed each year. not extended for the summer term ter—in unsubsidized Stafford loans. Continuing students must submit because the state of New York defers For details about additional a FAFSA each year by the NYU payment on these awards. Students unsubsidized amounts available and deadline, continue to demonstrate who are registered half-time for the the maximum aggregate limits for financial need, make satisfactory summer will receive their TAP award all Stafford loans combined, see our progress toward degree requirements, at the end of the following year, if website at www .nyu .edu/admissions/ and be in good academic standing. eligible. Students registered full-time financial-aid-and-scholarships/types- will receive payment at the end of Citizenship. of-financial-aid. In order to be eligible the fall semester of the same year. for financial aid from NYU and Students may receive TAP assistance Federal Direct PLUS Loan from federal and state government for a maximum of four years of grad- Program. The PLUS loan enables sources, students must be classi- uate study but not for more than qualifying graduate students to fied either as U.S. citizens or as eight years of combined graduate borrow up to the full amount of an eligible noncitizens. Students are and undergraduate study, provided NYU education minus any other considered to be eligible noncitizens they fulfill all state requirements for financial aid. The interest rate is for financial aid purposes if one of award eligibility, such as those for fixed at 7.21 percent. An origination the following conditions applies: attendance, academic progress, pro- fee of 4.29 percent will be deducted U.S. permanent resident with an gram pursuit, and income analysis. from the loan funds. PLUS loan Alien Registration Receipt Card
DOCTOR OF SOCIAL WELFARE PROGRAM 60 disbursements are made copayable ACADEMIC POLICIES Grades and Credit to NYU and the student, and funds Policy and guidance on grades and are applied first to the current year’s Advance Credit incomplete grades are presented in outstanding balance on the student’s A maximum of six advance credits the D.S.W. Student Manual. account. can be awarded toward the require- Students cannot be certified for Private Loans. A private (nonfed- ment of the D.S.W. degree if a graduation until all requirements are eral) loan may be a financing option Ph.D.-level social work course was completed successfully. for students who are not eligible taken at NYU or another institu- for federal aid or who need addi- tion that is analogous to an existing WITHDRAWAL tional funding beyond the maximum D.S.W. course. The following criteria amounts offered by federal loans. For must be met in order for advance Students should follow the of- more information on the terms and credit to be considered: ficial academic withdrawal policy conditions of suggested private loans • receive a passing grade or letter described in this bulletin. Those (as well as applications), visit www . grade of B or higher; receiving federal aid who with- nyu .edu/financial .aid/private. • the course must have been taken draw completely may be billed for within the past five years. remaining balances resulting from the mandatory return of funds to the Other Sources of Financial Aid You can apply for advance credit if U.S. government. The amount of you have completed a comparable Employee Education Plans. Many federal aid “earned” up to that point Ph.D. course in social work and the companies pay all or part of the is determined by the withdrawal course taken was not used towards tuition of their employees under date and a calculation based on the receipt of another degree. Advance tuition-refund plans. Employed federally prescribed formula. Gener- credit allows you to replace required students attending the University ally, federal assistance is earned on a NYU D.S.W. coursework with should ask their personnel officers or pro-rata basis. coursework taken at another school. training directors about the existence For more information regarding To apply submit the following of a company tuition plan. Students Withdrawal and Refund of Tuition, with your request for advance credit: must also notify the Silver School of see General Information for All Social Work Office of Admissions if • official transcript with grades; Programs, pages 62-66. they receive this benefit. • syllabus and reading list for each NYU Employees. NYU employees course. who are receiving tuition-remission Requests and supporting benefits are generally ineligible for documents must be submitted to the scholarship assistance. However, D.S.W. program administrator. The these students may be eligible to ap- D.S.W. Program Committee requires ply for a student loan. requests to be submitted at least six weeks prior to the beginning of the semester one would take the course for which the advance credit is being sought.
DOCTOR OF SOCIAL WELFARE PROGRAM 61 8 General Information for All Programs The NYU Washington Square campus Form (www .nyu .edu/registrar/transcript- INFORMATION ON includes property on all four sides of form-login .html) instead of requesting a HOW TO REQUEST Washington Square Park and other transcript on Albert. Follow the instruc- buildings nearby (see map on pages tions on the form. Special handling ENROLLMENT 74-75). The administrative offices of includes: (1) sending transcripts by VERIFICATION the Silver School of Social Work are in express mail; (2) having transcripts sent The Enrollment Verification will the Ehrenkranz Center, One Washing- to yourself in separate sealed envelopes provide details on whether you are ton Square North. addressed to admissions offices of other enrolled full time, half time, or less universities; or (3) including additional than half time for the current semester documents to be sent along with the OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS or for all of the semesters that you have NYU transcript. Official copies of your University been enrolled at NYU. Enrollment transcript can be requested when a Writing a Request Letter: A certifications are frequently needed stamped and sealed copy of your Uni- request letter must include all of the to verify your eligibility for health versity records is required. 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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL PROGRAMS 62 our office at 212-998-4280, and a indebtedness to the University. The The above refund schedule is not representative will assist you. Cur- nonreturnable registration fee and a applicable to undergraduate students rently, we are not accepting requests penalty fee of $20.00 for a stopped whose registration remains within the for certification by e-mail. payment must be charged in addition flat-fee range. to any tuition not canceled. Note: A student may not with- ARREARS POLICY The date on which the Change of draw from a class the last three weeks Program form is filed, not the last date of the fall or spring term or the last The University reserves the right to deny of attendance in class, is considered three days of each summer session. registration and withhold all informa- the official date of withdrawal. It is this tion regarding the record of any student date that serves as the basis for com- Graduate Refund Schedule who is in arrears in the payment of puting any refund granted the student. (fall and spring terms only) tuition, fees, loans, or other charges The refund period (see schedule (including charges for housing, dining, below) is defined as the first four Courses dropped during the first or other activities or services) for as long calendar weeks of the term for which two weeks of the semester 100% as any arrears remain . application for withdrawal is filed. The (100% of tuition and fees) processing of refunds takes approxi- Courses dropped after the first DIPLOMA ARREARS mately two weeks. two weeks of the term NONE POLICY Diplomas of students in arrears will be Undergraduate Refund Schedule Refund Period Schedule for (fall and spring terms only) held until their financial obligations Complete Withdrawal (fall and to the University are fulfilled and they Courses dropped during the first spring terms only) have been cleared by the Bursar. Grad- two weeks of the semester 100% uates with a diploma hold may contact (100% of tuition and fees) This schedule is based on the total the Office of the Bursar at 212-998- applicable charge for tuition exclud- 2806 to clear arrears or to discuss their Courses dropped after the first ing nonreturnable fees and deposits. financial status at the University. two weeks of the semester NONE Withdrawal through the official first day of the semester 100% WITHDRAWAL AND Refund Period Schedule for (100% of tuition and fees)* REFUND OF TUITION Complete Withdrawal (fall and spring terms only) Withdrawal on the second day after A student who for any reason finds it the official opening date of the term impossible to complete a course for This schedule is based on the total through the end of the first calendar which he or she has registered should applicable charge for tuition excluding week 100% consult with an academic adviser at nonreturnable fees and deposits. (100% of tuition only) the Silver School of Social Work. The Withdrawal through the official first student may withdraw from courses The first calendar week consists of the first either on Albert (through the first day of the semester 100% seven calendar days beginning with the two full weeks of the term only) or (100% of tuition and fees)* official opening date of the term . (Note: not the first day of the class meeting .) in writing on a completed Change of Withdrawal on the second day after Program (drop/add) form with the the official opening date of the term Withdrawal within the second Office of the University Registrar. At through the end of the first calendar calendar week of classes 70% the beginning of the third week of week 100% Withdrawal within the third classes, students must obtain approval (100% of tuition only) from the Silver School of Social Work calendar week of classes 55% The first calendar week consists of the first Office of Registration Services. (Note: Withdrawal within the fourth seven calendar days beginning with the An official withdrawal must be filed if calendar week of classes 25% a course has been canceled, and, in this official opening date of the term . (Note: case, the student is entitled to a refund not the first day of the class meeting .) Withdrawal after completion of the fourth calendar week of tuition and fees paid.) Withdrawal Withdrawal within the second does not necessarily entitle the student of classes NONE calendar week of classes 70% to a refund of tuition paid or a cancel- *Note: ALL fees (including school- lation of tuition still due. A refund of Withdrawal within the third related fees) are nonrefundable after tuition will be made provided such calendar week of classes 55% Official First Day of semester withdrawal is filed within the sched- the . Withdrawal within the fourth uled refund period for the term (see Exceptions to the published refund calendar week of classes 25% schedule below). schedule may be appealed in writing Merely ceasing to attend a class Withdrawal after completion to the refund committee of the Silver does not constitute official withdrawal, of the fourth calendar week School of Social Work and should be nor does notification to the instructor. of classes NONE supported by appropriate documenta- A stop payment of a check pre- tion regarding the circumstances that *Note: ALL fees (including school- sented for tuition does not constitute warrant consideration of an exception. related fees) are nonrefundable after withdrawal, nor does it reduce the Exceptions are rarely granted. Students the Official First Day of semester.
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL PROGRAMS 63 who withdraw should review the required to submit official results of the U.S.A. An appointment to take the Refunds page on the Office of the Bur- SAT Reasoning Test; or the ACT (with test may be made by telephoning 212- sar’s website at www .nyu .edu/bursar. Writing Test); or three SAT Subject 998-7040. Federal regulations require Test scores (one in literature or the See also All Candidates, below. adjustments reducing financial aid humanities, one in math or science, and if a student withdraws even after the one nonlanguage test of the student’s Graduate NYU refund period. Financial aid choice); or three AP exam scores earned amounts will be adjusted for students prior to senior year (one in literature Those interested in graduate study can who withdraw through the ninth week or the humanities, one in math or access the online application and ad- of the semester and have received any science, and one nonlanguage of the ditional information from the School’s federal grants or loans. This adjust- student’s choice); or the International website at www .socialwork .nyu .edu or ment may result in the student’s bill Baccalaureate Diploma; or three IB from the Office of Admissions, Silver not being fully paid. NYU will bill the higher-level exam scores (if you are not School of Social Work, New York student for this difference. The student an IB Diploma candidate); or students University, Ehrenkranz Center, One will be responsible for payment of this may instead elect to submit results Washington Square North, New York, bill before returning to NYU and will from a nationally accredited exam NY 10003-6654, U.S.A. All appli- remain responsible for payment even if that is considered locally to signify the cants for graduate study with foreign he or she does not return to NYU. completion of secondary education undergraduate credentials must pay an For any semester a student receives and is administered independently of application fee, regardless of their sta- any aid, that semester will be counted the student’s school. A list of accepted tus (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, in the satisfactory academic progress exams is available at admissions .nyu .edu nonimmigrant visa, etc.). All graduate standard. This may require the student under the “Standardized Tests” tab of applicants with foreign undergradu- to make up credits before receiving any the application instructions. ate credentials will require a transcript further aid. Please review the Satisfac- If the applicant’s secondary educa- evaluation; therefore, all international tory Academic Progress standard for the tion culminates in a maturity certificate applicants must ensure that certified Silver School of Social Work so you do examination, he or she is required to English translations accompany all not jeopardize future semesters of aid. submit an official copy of the grades documents written in languages other received in each subject. All documents than English. Translations must be literal and complete versions of the APPLICANTS WITH submitted for review must be official; that is, they must be either originals or original records. INTERNATIONAL copies certified by authorized persons. Applicants for graduate study CREDENTIALS A “certified” photocopy or other copy is whose native language is not Eng- one that bears either an original signa- lish must take the TOEFL (Test of Undergraduate ture of the registrar or other designated English as a Foreign Language) or Applicants to New York University who school official or an original impression the International English Language are neither U.S. citizens nor permanent of the institution’s seal. Uncertified Testing System (IELTS). Each student residents of the United States must photocopies are not acceptable. If these must request that his or her score on complete the application for admission official documents are in a foreign these examinations be sent to the NYU to undergraduate study available online language, they must be accompanied by Silver School of Social Work (test code at www .admissions .nyu .edu. Please in- an official English translation. 2506). Information concerning the dicate on the application for admission In addition, applicants whose TOEFL examination may be obtained your country of citizenship and, if you native language is not English must by writing directly to TOEFL/ETS, currently reside in the United States, submit their results from the TOEFL P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541, your current visa status. (Test of English as a Foreign Language), U.S.A., or by visiting the website at Freshman applicants (those who are IELTS (International English Language www .toefl .org. currently attending or who previously Testing System), or PTE Academic Applicants residing in the New completed secondary school only) must (Pearson’s Test of English Academic). In York area may elect to take the English submit applications and all required cre- certain cases a student may be exempt proficiency test at the University’s dentials on or before January 1. Transfer from English language testing; such American Language Institute, located applicants (those currently or previously instances are outlined on the “Stan- at 7 E. 12th St, New York, NY 10003, attending a university or tertiary school) dardized Tests” page of the Admissions U.S.A. An appointment to take the seeking admission for the fall semester website. Each student must request that test may be made by telephoning 212- must submit applications and all re- his or her score on this examination be 998-7040. quired credentials on or before April 1. sent to the Undergraduate Admissions Transfer candidates seeking admission Processing Center. The NYU code for All Candidates TOEFL is 2562. for the spring (January) semester must Non-U.S. citizens and non-U.S. Applicants residing in the New submit applications and credentials on permanent residents who are accepted York area may elect to take, in lieu or before November 1. Applications will to New York University will receive of the TOEFL or IELTS, the English not be processed until all supporting instructions via e-mail for complet- proficiency test at the University’s credentials are received by the Office of ing the Application for Certificate of American Language Institute, located Undergraduate Admissions. Eligibility (AFCOE) online. Appropri- at 7 E. 12th St, New York, NY 10003, All freshman applicants are ate evidence of financial ability must
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL PROGRAMS 64 be submitted with the AFCOE to the programs the student pays tuition and their post-9/11 GI bill tuition benefits. Office for International Students and fees at the time of registration but NYU has expanded the program’s Scholars in order for the appropri- will receive a monthly allowance from eligibility to include both full- and ate visa document to be issued. If the Veterans Affairs. part-time graduate and professional applicant’s studies are being financed Veterans with service-connected students. All NYU undergraduate, by means of his or her own savings, disabilities may qualify for education- graduate, and professional schools parental support, outside private al benefits under Chapter 31. An ap- are participating in the program for or government scholarships, or any plicant for this program is required to 2015-2016. combination of these, he or she must submit to the Department of Veterans NYU will provide funds toward arrange to send official letters or Affairs a letter of acceptance from the tuition and fees and Veterans’ Affairs similar certification as proof of such college he or she wishes to attend. On (VA) will match NYU’s contribution support. New students may wish to meeting the requirements for the De- for each eligible veteran student. The view the multimedia tutorial for new partment of Veterans Affairs, the ap- amount of Yellow Ribbon scholar- international students at www .nyu .edu/ plicant will be given an Authorization ship awarded is determined by the oiss/documents/tutorialHome/index .htm. for Education (VA Form 22-1905), amount of other benefits provided to See also Office for International which must be presented to the Office an eligible student. First, post-9/11 GI Students and Scholars, page 68. of the University Registrar, 25 West benefits are applied toward tuition and Fourth Street, 1st Floor, before regis- fees. The Yellow Ribbon award (and The American Language Institute tering for coursework. matching funds from the VA) then cover up to $7,000 (up to $3,500 from All Veterans. Allowance checks are The American Language Institute of NYU and up to $3,500 in VA match- usually sent directly to veterans by the the School of Continuing and Profes- ing funds) in tuition and fees per Department of Veterans Affairs. Vet- sional Studies of New York University academic year or tuition and fees not erans and eligible dependents should offers intensive courses in English for covered by post-9/11 GI bill benefits. contact the Office of the University students with little or no proficiency Yellow Ribbon recipients should Registrar each term for which they in the language. It also offers the Ad- be aware that NYU is committed to desire Veterans Affairs certification of vanced Workshop Program in English our students who are veterans but enrollment. for students with substantial English must also take into account our limited All veterans are expected to reach proficiency, but insufficient proficiency scholarship funds and the needs of all the objective (bachelor’s or master’s for undertaking a full-time academic of our eligible students. Undergraduate degree, doctorate, or certificate) program. Qualified students in this students receiving Yellow Ribbon ben- authorized by Veterans Affairs with the program can often combine Eng- efits who have also been awarded NYU minimum number of points required. lish language study with a part-time scholarship may receive combined vet- The Department of Veterans Affairs academic program. This combination erans’ benefits, Yellow Ribbon benefits, may not authorize allowance pay- may constitute a full-time program of and NYU scholarship up to, but not ments for credits that are in excess of study. The institute also offers special- exceeding, their tuition and fees. scholastic requirements, that are taken ized courses in accent reduction, gram- Graduate students who receive Yel- for audit purposes only, or for which mar, and American business English. low Ribbon funds should check with nonpunitive grades are received. Individuals who wish to ob- their graduate school to determine if Applications and further infor- tain additional information about their scholarship or institutional aid mation may be obtained from the the American Language Institute eligibility will be affected. For both student’s regional office of the Depart- are invited to visit the office of the graduate and undergraduate students, ment of Veterans Affairs. Additional American Language Institute weekdays the Yellow Ribbon award may affect guidance may be obtained from the throughout the year between the hours other types of financial aid, since total Office of the University Registrar, 25 of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. (Fridays until 5 financial aid from all sources cannot West Fourth Street, 1st Floor. p.m.). They may also visit the website exceed a student’s cost of attendance. Since interpretation of regulations at www .scps .nyu .edu/ali; write to the To be considered for the Yel- governing veterans’ benefits is subject American Language Institute, School low Ribbon benefits an individual to change, veterans should keep in of Continuing and Professional Stud- must meet the criteria to receive the touch with the Department of Veter- ies, New York University, 7 E. 12th maximum post-9/11 GI bill benefit. ans Affairs or with NYU’s Office of the St, New York, NY 10003, U.S.A.; An individual may be eligible for the University Registrar. telephone: 212-998-7040; fax: 212- Yellow Ribbon enhancement if: 995-4135; or e-mail: ali@nyu .edu. Yellow Ribbon GI Education • he/she served an aggregate period of active duty after September 10, VETERANS’ BENEFITS Enhancement Program 2001, of at least 36 months; Various Department of Veterans NYU is pleased to be participating in • he/she was honorably discharged Affairs programs provide educa- the Yellow Ribbon GI Education En- from active duty due to a service- tional benefits for spouses, sons, and hancement Program (Yellow Ribbon connected disability and had served daughters of deceased or permanently Program), a provision of the Post 9/11 30 continuous days after September disabled veterans, as well as for veter- Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 10, 2001; or ans and in-service personnel, subject 2008. Yellow Ribbon is a scholarship • he/she is a dependent eligible for to certain restrictions. Under most designed to help students supplement Transfer of Entitlement under the
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL PROGRAMS 65 post-9/11 GI bill based on a vet- less of whether the bearer or possessor mediately adjacent to the campus. The eran’s service under the eligibility is licensed to carry that weapon. The report also includes institutional poli- criteria, as described on the U.S. possession of any weapon has the cies concerning campus security, such Department of Veterans Affairs potential of creating a dangerous situa- as policies concerning sexual assault, website. tion for the bearer and others. drugs, and alcohol. You can obtain a The only exceptions to this policy copy of the current report by contact- The Department of Veterans are duly authorized law-enforcement ing Thomas Grace, Director of Judicial Affairs (VA) is currently accepting personnel who are performing official Affairs and Compliance, Office of the applications for the Post-9/11 GI Bill federal, state, or local business and Vice President for Student Affairs (601 benefits. To qualify for the Yellow instances in which the bearer of the Kimmel Center; 212-998-4403); or Jay Ribbon enhancement, you must apply weapon is licensed by an appropriate Zwicker, Crime Prevention Man- to the VA. The VA will determine your licensing authority and has received ager, Department of Public Safety (7 eligibility for the post-9/11 GI bill, written permission from the executive Washington Place; 212-998-1451); or and if you qualify, they will issue you vice president of the University. by visiting the following website: www . a Certificate of Eligibility. NOTE: You nyu .edu/public .safety/policies. can apply using the VA Form 22-1990. The form includes the instructions UNIVERSITY POLICY ON needed to begin the process. SIMULATED FIREARMS IMMUNIZATION After you have been issued a Cer- New York University strictly prohibits REQUIREMENTS tificate of Eligibility from the Depart- simulated firearms in and/or around New York State Public Health Laws ment of Veterans Affairs that indicates any and all University facilities— 2165 and 2167 and/or New York Uni- that you qualify for the Yellow Ribbon academic, residential, or other. This versity require that all students (gradu- Program, please contact Clara Fonte- prohibition extends to all buildings— ate, undergraduate, both transfers boa at clf1@nyu .edu or 212-998-4823. whether owned, leased, or controlled and returning students, who, to date, The Office of the University Regis- by the University. The possession of a have not complied) taking six or more trar will notify the Office of Financial simulated firearm has the potential of credits in a degree-granting institu- Aid and the Office of the Bursar once creating a dangerous situation for the tion must provide proof of immunity an individual’s eligibility is confirmed. bearer and others. to measles, mumps, and rubella and The Office of the University Registrar The only exceptions to this policy acknowledge receipt of information will inform the Department of Veter- are instances in which: (1) the bearer regarding the disease meningitis/or ans Affairs if the enrollment criteria are is in possession of written permission provide proof of meningitis vaccine. not met. Funds are subject to return from a dean, associate dean, assistant If not in full compliance, New if the student does not maintain a dean, or department head and (2) such York State requires that the Univer- required level of enrollment. possession or use of simulated firearms sity exclude students from attending is directly connected to a University- classes 30 days after the first day of DISCIPLINE or school-related event (e.g., play, film class for New York State residents and Students are expected to familiarize production). Whenever an approved 45 days after the first day of class for themselves and to comply with the simulated firearm is transported from out-of-state and international students. rules of conduct, academic regula- one location to another, it must be Measles, mumps, and rubella immuni- tions, and established practices of the placed in a secure container in such zation information and appointments University and of the Silver School a manner that it cannot be observed. are available at the NYU Student of Social Work. If, pursuant to such Storage of approved simulated firearms Health Center; 212-443-1199. rules, regulations, and practices, the shall be the responsibility of the De- For information and deadlines, withdrawal of a student is required partment of Public Safety in a location visit www .nyu .edu/shc/about/health . before the end of the term for which designated by the vice president for requirements .html. tuition has been paid, a refund will public safety. Under no circumstances, be made according to the standard other than at a public safety storage UNIVERSITY POLICY schedule for refunds. area, may approved simulated firearms be stored in any University-owned, ON PATENTS UNIVERSITY POLICY -leased, or -controlled facilities. Students offered research opportunities are reminded that inventions arising ON WEAPONS CAMPUS SAFETY from participation in such research are New York University strictly governed by the University’s Statement The Department of Public Safety is prohibits the possession of all weapons, of Policy on Patents, a copy of which located at 14 Washington Place; 212- as described in local, state, and federal may be found in the Faculty Handbook 998-2222; 212-998-2220 (TTY). statutes, which includes, but is not or obtained from the dean’s office. New York University’s annual Campus limited to, firearms, knives, explosives, Security Report includes statistics for etc., in and/or around any and all Uni- the previous three years concerning versity facilities—academic, residential, reported crimes that occurred on cam- or other. This prohibition extends to pus, in certain off-campus buildings or all buildings—whether owned, leased, property owned or controlled by NYU, or controlled by the University, regard- and on public property within or im-
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL PROGRAMS 66 8 Student Activities/School and University Services
STUDENT ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS DINING Student Resource Center Department of Athletics, NYU Campus Dining Services Kimmel Center for University Life Intramurals, and Recreation Telephone: 212-995-3030 60 Washington Square South, Jerome S. Coles Sports and E-mail: dining .services@nyu .edu Suite 210 Recreation Center Website: www .nyudining com. Telephone: 212-998-4411 181 Mercer Street E-mail: ask .src@ nyu .edu Telephone: 212-998-2020 DISABILITIES, SERVICES FOR Website: www .nyu .edu/src E-mail: coles .sportscenter@nyu .edu STUDENTS WITH Website: gonyuathletics .com Center for Student Activities, Henry and Lucy Moses Center for Leadership, and Service Palladium Athletic Facility Students with Disabilities Kimmel Center for University Life 140 East 14th Street 726 Broadway, 2nd Floor 60 Washington Square South, Telephone: 212-992-8500 Telephone: 212-998-4980 Suite 704 Website: gonyuathletics .com (voice and TTY) Telephone: 212-998-4700 Website: www .nyu .edu/csd E-mail: csals@nyu .edu BOOKSTORES Website: www .osa .nyu .edu Main Bookstore HEALTH Program Board 726 Broadway Wellness Exchange Kimmel Center for University Life Telephone: 212-998-4678 726 Broadway, Suite 402 60 Washington Square South, Website: www .bookstores .nyu .edu Telephone: 212-443-9999 Telephone: 212-998-4700 E-mail: wellness .exchange@nyu edu. E-mail: program .board@nyu .edu Computer Store Telephone: 212-998-4672 Website: www .nyu .edu/999 Fraternity and Sorority Life E-mail: computer .store@nyu .edu Student Health Center (SHC) Kimmel Center for University Life Website: www .bookstores .nyu .edu 726 Broadway, 3rd and 4th Floors 60 Washington Square South, Suite 704 Telephone: 212-443-1000 Telephone: 212-998-4700 CAREER SERVICES E-mail: health .center@nyu .edu E-mail: osa .fsl@nyu .edu Website: www .nyu .edu/shc Website: www .nyu .edu/life/student-life/ Wasserman Center for Career getting-involved/fraternity-sorority-life Development Counseling (see Counseling Services, 133 East 13th Street, 2nd Floor Ticket Central Box Office above) Telephone: 212-998-4730 Kimmel Center for University Life Website: www .nyu .edu/ Emergencies and After-Hours Box Office: 566 La Guardia Place (side careerdevelopment Crisis Response entrance of Kimmel Center) For a life- or limb-threatening Telephone: 212-998-4941 emergency, call 911. E-mail: ticket .central@nyu .edu COMPUTER SERVICES AND For a non-life-threatening emergency, Website: www .nyu .edu/ticketcentral INTERNET RESOURCES call Urgent Care Services at SHC, 212- Information Technology Services 443-1111. When the SHC is closed, ALUMNI ACTIVITIES (ITS) call the NYU Department of Public 10 Astor Place, 4th Floor (Client Office for University Development Safety, 212-998-2222. and Alumni Relations Services Center) Telephone Help Line: 212-998-3333 For mental-health emergencies, call the 25 West Fourth Street, 4th Floor E-mail: askITS@nyu .edu Wellness Exchange hotline at 212-443- Telephone: 212-998-6912 Website: www .nyu .edu/its 9999 or the NYU Department of Public E-mail: alumni .info@nyu .edu Safety at 212-998-2222 to be connected Website: alumni .nyu .edu to a crisis response coordinator. See also: The Silver School of Social COUNSELING SERVICES Immunizations Work Alumni Network, page 68. Counseling and Wellness Services 726 Broadway, 3rd Floor, Suite 336 726 Broadway, Suite 471 Telephone: 212-443-1199 Telephone: 212-998-4780 E-mail: health .requirements@nyu .edu E-mail: wellness .exchange@nyu .edu Website: www .nyu .edu/shc/counseling
STUDENT ACTIVITIES/SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY SERVICES 67 Insurance Telephone: 212-998-4343 THE SILVER SCHOOL OF Telephone: 212-443-1020 E-mail: cmep@nyu .edu SOCIAL WORK ALUMNI E-mail: health .insurance@nyu .edu Website: www .nyu .edu/cmep NETWORK Website: www .nyu .edu/life/safety-health- wellness/student-health-center/insurance- RELIGIOUS AND Silver School of Social Work graduates patient-accounts/student-health-insurance SPIRITUAL RESOURCES are advocates and activists. They are passionate about finding practical ways Pharmacy Services Global Spiritual Life at NYU to help others lead healthy lives. NYU 726 Broadway, 4th Floor NYU Global Center for Academic graduates pursue careers in every facet Telephone: 212-443-1050 and Spiritual Life of community life—from mental- Website: www .nyu .edu/life/safety-health- 238 Thompson Street, 4th Floor health workers and family mediators to wellness/student-health-center/services/ Telephone: 212-998-4959 community organizers, policy makers, pharmacy E-mail: spiritual .life@nyu .edu and corporate executives. While their fields vary, they share the distinctive HOUSING Catholic Center at NYU NYU Global Center for Academic dedication and leadership necessary Office of Residential Life and and Spiritual Life to achieve remarkable careers. NYU Housing Services 238 Thompson Street faculty, students, and alumni participate 726 Broadway, 7th Floor Masses held at the Church of St. Joseph in an active professional network, often Telephone: 212-998-4600 (371 Sixth Ave.) leading to alumni-mentored field place- Fax: 212-995-4099 Telephone: 212-741-1274 ments as well as research collaboration E-mail: housing@nyu .edu E-mail: contact@catholiccenterny .org and career opportunities. Website: www .nyu .edu/about/leader- Website: www .catholiccenternyu .org The School’s Alumni Network— ship-university-administration/office- more than 16,000 working profession- of-the-president/office-of-the-provost/ Edgar M. Bronfman Center for als—constitutes a major social work university-life/office-of-studentaffairs/ Jewish Student Life–Hillel at NYU resource in the metropolitan area and residential-life-and-housing-services 7 East 10th Street across the country, providing services, Telephone: 212-998-4123 leadership, and education. Most of our Office of Off-Campus Housing E-mail: bronfman .center@nyu .edu alumni work directly with individuals, Kimmel Center for University Life Website: bronfmancenter .org groups, and families in need or provide 60 Washington Square South, Protestant Campus Ministries the leadership that makes such profes- Suite 210 sional work possible and effective. They Telephone: 212-998-4411 NYU Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life operate in a variety of settings—con- Website: www .nyu .edu/life/living-at-nyu/ necting clients with resources, manag- off-campus-living 238 Thompson Street Telephone: 212-998-4711 ing complex service needs, or providing mental-health interventions. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS The Islamic Center General Contact Information: AND SCHOLARS NYU Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life Shilpa Hegde, Assistant Director, Office of Global Services 238 Thompson Street, 4th Floor Student Professional Development and 561 La Guardia Place Telephone: 212-998-4712 Alumni Engagement, Silver School Telephone: 212-998-4720 Website: www .icnyu .org of Social Work, New York University, E-mail: ogs@nyu .edu Ehrenkranz Center, One Washing- Website: www .nyu .edu/ogs The Mindfulness Project ton Square North, New York, NY E-mail: mindfulness@nyu .edu 10003-6654; e-mail: shilpa .hegde@nyu . LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND Website: www .nyu .edu/life/student-life/ edu; telephone: 212-998-5946; fax: student-diversity/spiritual-life/mindful- TRANSGENDER STUDENTS 212-995-4648. Website: socialwork nyu. . ness-project edu/alumni . NYU Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and For a complete list of student religious Change of Name/Address: Help us Transgender Student Center and spiritual clubs and organizations Kimmel Center for University Life to reach you with information and at NYU, visit www .nyu .edu/life/student- invitations by contacting us with 60 Washington Square South, life/diversity-at-nyu/spiritual-life/clubs. Suite 602 changes of your name or your address. Submit the information to the Univer- Telephone: 212-998-4424 SAFETY ON CAMPUS E-mail: lgbtq .student .center@nyu .edu sity’s online community for alumni, Website: www .nyu .edu/lgbtq Department of Public Safety www .alumni .nyu .edu/s/1068/index . 14 Washington Place aspx?sid=1068&gid=1&pgid=1650, or Telephone: 212-998-2222 send to Karen Wright, New York Uni- MULTICULTURAL versity, Office for University Develop- EDUCATION AND E-mail: public .safety@nyu .edu Website: www .nyu .edu/public .safety ment and Alumni Relations, 25 West PROGRAMS Fourth Street, Suite 336, New York, Center for Multicultural Education NY 10012-1119. and Programs (CMEP) Kimmel Center for University Life 60 Washington Square South, Suite 806
STUDENT ACTIVITIES/SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY SERVICES 68 8 Community Service
very year, hundreds of NYU students In 2014-2015, 1,041 NYU social work devote their time and energy to com- students were placed in internships in public munity service. In addition to the and nonprofit agencies throughout the tri-state satisfaction they receive from helping area. Under professional supervision, the stu- Etheir neighbors, they also gain valuable work dents service a diverse range of clients, includ- experience. Through NYU’s Office of Commu- ing victims of child abuse, people with devel- nity Service, students volunteer with dozens of opmental and physical disabilities, families in not-for-profit organizations throughout New crisis, the aged, people suffering from a variety York City. of mental illnesses, schoolchildren at risk, sub- Some begin their volunteer activities even stance and alcohol abusers, and people infected before classes start in the fall. They are part with the HIV/AIDS virus. In addition to of NYU’s OutReach program. Divided into working with people facing devastating prob- teams, students work with nine different orga- lems, social work students also provide support nizations. They help out in programs such as services to those who need help in maintaining soup kitchens, visit elderly people with Al- the quality of their lives. zheimer’s disease, and deliver meals to home- bound AIDS patients. Social work students often choose to come to school because of their substantial experi- ence as volunteers. They continue their vol- unteer efforts while in their beginning classes, even during their field internships, and when they graduate. Dedication to the needs of the community is part of the values and ethics of the social work profession.
COMMUNITY SERVICE 69 8 University Administration/ Board of Trustees
John Sexton, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., J.D., Linda G. Mills, B.A., J.D., M.S.W., Debra A. LaMorte, B.A., J.D., Senior Senior President Ph.D., Vice Chancellor for Global Pro- Vice President for Development and grams and University Life, NYU; Associ- Alumni Relations University David W. McLaughlin, B.S., M.S., ate Vice Chancellor for Admissions and Ph.D., Provost Ron Robin, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Senior Administration Financial Support, NYU Abu Dhabi; Vice Provost for Global Faculty Develop- Richard S. Baum, B.A., Chief of Staff Lisa Ellen Goldberg Professor ment, NYU; Senior Vice Provost for to the President Ellen Schall, B.A., J.D., Senior Presi- Faculty Development, NYU Abu Dhabi Robert Berne, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., dential Fellow and NYU Shanghai Executive Vice President for Health Diane C. Yu, B.A., J.D., Deputy Matthew S. Santirocco, B.A., B.A. Martin S. Dorph, B.S., M.B.A., J.D., President [Cantab.]; M.Phil., M.A. [Cantab.], Executive Vice President, Finance and Ph.D.; hon.: M.A., Senior Vice Provost Terrance Nolan, B.A., J.D., L.L.M., Information Technology for Academic Affairs General Counsel and Secretary of the Katherine Fleming, B.A., M.A., University Katepalli R. Sreenivasan, B.E., M.E., Ph.D., Deputy Provost and Vice Chan- M.A., Ph.D.; hon.: D.Sc., Executive Lynne P. Brown, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., cellor, Europe Vice Provost for Engineering and Applied Senior Vice President for University Sciences; Dean, Polytechnic School of Richard Foley, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Relations and Public Affairs Vice Chancellor for Strategic Planning Engineering Norman Dorsen, B.A., L.L.B., Coun- Marc L. Wais, B.S., M.B.A., Ed.M., Alison Leary, B.S., Executive Vice selor to the President President for Operations EdD, Senior Vice President for Student Paul M. Horn, B.S., Ph.D., Senior Vice Affairs Provost for Research; Senior Vice Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Entrepreneurship, Polytechnic School of Engineering
Deans and Roger Bagnall, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Joy Connolly, B.A., Ph.D., Dean for Steven E. Koonin, B.S., Ph.D., Direc- Director, Institute for the Study of the Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science tor, Center for Urban Science and Progress Ancient World Directors Dennis Di Lorenzo, B.A., Harvey J . Sted- Michael Laver, BA (hons.), M.A., Gérard Ben Arous, B.S., M.Sc., man Dean, School of Professional Studies Ph.D., Dean for Social Sciences, Faculty Ph.D., Director, Courant Institute of of Arts and Science Sherry L. Glied, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Mathematical Sciences; Vice Provost for Dean, Robert F . Wagner Graduate Jeffrey S. Lehman, B.A., J.D., M.P.P., Science and Engineering Development School of Public Service Vice Chancellor, NYU Shanghai Lauren Benton, B.A., Ph.D., Dean, Allyson Green, B.F.A., M.F.A., Dean, Carol A. Mandel, B.A., M.A., Graduate School of Arts and Science Tisch School of the Arts M.S.L.S., Dean of Libraries [until June 30, 2015] Robert I. Grossman, B.S., M.D., Geeta Menon, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Charles N. Bertolami, D.D.S., Saul J . Farber Dean, NYU School of Dean, Undergraduate College, Leonard DMedSc, Herman Robert Fox Dean, Medicine; Chief Executive Officer, NYU N . Stern School of Business College of Dentistry Hospitals Center Trevor W. Morrison, B.A. (hons.) [Brit- Alfred H. Bloom, B.A., Ph.D.; hon.: Anna Harvey, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., ish Columbia]; J.D., Dean, School of Law LLD, Vice Chancellor, NYU Abu Dhabi Interim Dean, Graduate School of Arts Michael D. Purugganan, B.S., M.A., Dominic Brewer, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., and Science [as of July 1, 2015] Ph.D., Dean for Science, Faculty of Arts Gale and Ira Drukier Dean, Steinhardt Cheryl G. Healton, B.A., M.P.A., and Science School of Culture, Education, and Hu- DrPH, Director, Global Institute of Pub- man Development Paul Romer, B.S., Ph.D., Director, lic Health; Dean of Global Public Health Marron Institute of Urban Management Thomas J. Carew, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.; Peter Blair Henry, B.A., B.A., Ph.D., hon.: MA, Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Patricia Rubin, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Dean, Leonard N . Stern School of Business Dean, Faculty of Arts and Science Judy and Michael Steinhardt Director, Institute of Fine Arts
UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION/BOARD OF TRUSTEES 70 Fred Schwarzbach, B.A., M.A., G. Gabrielle Starr, B.A., M.A., Lynn Videka, B.S.N., M.A., Ph.D., Ph.D., Dean of Liberal Studies, Faculty Ph.D., Seryl Kushner Dean, College of Dean, Silver School of Social Work of Arts and Science Arts and Science Susanne L. Wofford, B.A.; B.Phil. Katepalli R. Sreenivasan, B.E., M.E., Eileen Sullivan-Marx, B.S.N., M.S., [Oxon.], Ph.D., Dean, Gallatin School M.A., Ph.D.; hon.: D.Sc., Dean, Ph.D., C.R.N.P., R.N., F.A.A.N., of Individualized Study Polytechnic School of Engineering; Dean, College of Nursing Yu Lizhong, B.Sc., Ph.D., Chancellor, Executive Vice Provost for Engineering NYU Shanghai and Applied Sciences
Board of Ronald D. Abramson, B.A., J.D.; Jeffrey H. Lynford, B.A., M.P.A., J.D. LIFE TRUSTEES hon.: D.F.A. Trustees Kelly Kennedy Mack, B.A., M.B.A. Diane Belfer Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak Mimi M. D. Marziani, B.A., J.D. Mamdouha Bobst, B.A., M.A., Ralph Alexander, B.S., M.S., M.S. Howard Meyers, B.S. M.P.H.; hon.: L.H.D. Phyllis Putter Barasch, B.S., M.A., John Brademas (President Emeritus), Steven S. Miller, B.A., J.D. M.B.A. B.A.; D.Phil. [Oxon.]; hon.: D.C.L., Constance J. Milstein, B.A., J.D. L.H.D., Litt.D., L.L.D. Maria Bartiromo, B.A. David C. Oxman, B.A., L.L.B. Arthur L. Carter, B.A., M.B.A. Marc H. Bell, B.S., M.S. John Paulson, B.S., M.B.A. Geraldine H. Coles William R. Berkley, B.S., M.B.A. Catherine B. Reynolds, B.A. John J. Creedon, B.S., L.L.B., L.L.M. Casey Box, A.A., B.A., M.P.A. Maurice R. Greenberg Brett B. Rochkind, B.S., M.B.A. , L.L.B.; hon.: Bill Brewer, B.A., J.D., L.L.M. J.D., L.L.D. William C. Rudin, B.S. Heather L. Cannady, B.A., J.D. Henry Kaufman, B.A., M.S., Ph.D.; Suresh Sani, B.A., J.D. hon.: L.H.D., L.L.D. Sharon Chang, B.A., M.A. John Sexton, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., J.D. Helen L. Kimmel, B.A. Evan R. Chesler, B.A., J.D. Constance Silver, B.S., M.S.W., Ph.D. Richard Jay Kogan, B.A., M.B.A. Steven M. Cohen, B.A., J.D. Lisa Silverstein, B.A. Kenneth G. Langone, B.A., M.B.A. William T. Comfort, III, B.S.B.A., . Donald B. Marron J.D., L.L.M. (in Taxation) Jay Stein Thomas S. Murphy, B.S.M.E., Florence A. Davis, B.A., J.D. Joseph S. Steinberg, B.A., M.B.A. M.B.A. Michael Denkensohn Judy Steinhardt, B.A., Ed.M. , B.S. Herbert M. Paul, B.B.A., M.B.A., Barry Diller Michael H. Steinhardt, B.S. J.D., L.L.M. Gale Drukier, B.S. Jessica Swartz, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Lester Pollack, B.S., L.L.B. Joel S. Ehrenkranz, B.S., M.B.A., Chandrika Tandon, B.A., M.B.A. E. John Rosenwald, Jr., B.A., M.B.A. L.L.B., L.L.M. Daniel R. Tisch, B.A. Marie Schwartz Laurence D. Fink, B.A., M.B.A. John L. Vogelstein Larry A. Silverstein, B.A., L.L.B. Joel E. Smilow, B.A., M.B.A. Luiz Fraga, B.A., M.B.A. Wenliang Wang Sheldon H. Solow Mark Fung, B.A., M.A., J.D., Ph.D. Casey Wasserman, B.S. Lillian Vernon Lisa Yoo Hahn, B.A., J.D. Nina Weissberg, B.A., M.A. Robert F. Wright, B.A., M.B.A. Jonathan M. Herman, B.A., J.D. Anthony Welters, B.A., J.D. William D. Zabel, B.A., L.L.B. Natalie Holder, B.S., J.D., Executive Shelby White, B.A., M.A. M.B.A. Baroness Mariuccia Zerilli Marimò Leonard A. Wilf, B.A., J.D., L.L.M. Mitchell Jacobson, B.A., J.D. (in Taxation) TRUSTEE ASSOCIATES Boris Jordan, B.A. Fred Wilson, B.S., M.B.A. Bruce Berger, B.S. Jonathan C. Kim, B.S. Tamara Winn , B.A., J.D., M.B.A. Leonard Boxer, B.S., L.L.B. Charles Klein, B.A., J.D. Charles M. Zegar, B.S., M.S., M.S. Jane Eisner Bram, B.A., M.S.W., Ph.D. Andre J. L. Koo, B.A., M.B.A. Betty Weinberg Ellerin, B.A., J.D. Mark Leslie , B.A. Norman Goodman, B.A., J.D. Brian A. Levine, B.S., M.S., M.D. Marvin Leffler, B.S., M.B.A.
UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION/BOARD OF TRUSTEES 71 8 Calendar
Academic Year 2015 Silver School of Social Work 2015-2016 Orientation (M.S.W. and D.S.W.) Wednesday-Thursday August 27–28 NYU Welcome Day / Move-in Day for new students Saturday August 29 NYU Move-in Day for returning undergraduates Sunday August 30 Silver School of Social Work Orientation (Undergraduate) Monday August 31 Fall term begins Wednesday September 2 Silver School of Social Work Orientation (Ph.D.) Thursday September 3 Labor Day (holiday) Monday September 7 Field learning begins Wednesday September 9 Fall recess Monday October 12 Legislative Day Tuesday October 13* Thanksgiving recess Thursday–Sunday November 26–29 All-University last day of classes Tuesday December 15 Fall term final examinations Thursday–Wednesday December 17–23 Winter recess Thursday–Sunday December 24–January 3 2016 Winter Session classes begin Monday January 4 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (holiday) Monday January 18 Winter Session classes end Friday January 22 Spring term begins Monday January 25 Presidents’ Day (holiday) Monday February 15 Spring recess Monday–Sunday March 14–20 All-University last day of classes Monday May 9 Reading day Tuesday May 10 Spring term final examinations Wednesday–Tuesday May 11–17 Commencement: conferring of degrees Wednesday May 18 Summer session begins Monday May 23 Memorial Day (holiday) Monday May 30 Independence Day (holiday) Monday July 4 Summer session ends Tuesday August 16
*Classes meet on a Monday schedule .
CALENDAR 72 Academic Year 2016 NYU Welcome Day / Move-in Day 2016-2017 for new students Sunday August 28 Labor Day (holiday) Monday September 5 Fall term begins Tuesday September 6 Fall recess Monday October 10 Thanksgiving recess Thursday–Sunday November 24–27 Legislative Day Tuesday December 13* All-University last day of classes Friday December 16 Fall term final examinations Monday–Friday December 19–23 Winter recess Saturday–Monday December 24–January 2 2017 Winter Session classes begin Tuesday January 3 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (holiday) Monday January 16 Winter Session classes end Friday January 20 Spring term begins Monday January 23 Presidents’ Day (holiday) Monday February 20 Spring recess Monday–Sunday March 13–19 All-University last day of classes Monday May 8 Reading day Tuesday May 9 Spring term final examinations Wednesday–Tuesday May 10–16 Commencement: conferring of degrees (tentative) Wednesday May 17 Summer session begins Monday May 22 Memorial Day (holiday) Monday May 29 Independence Day (holiday) Tuesday July 4 Summer session ends Tuesday August 15
*Classes meet on a Monday schedule .
CALENDAR 73 8 Washington Square Campus
NYU CAMPUS MAP AND KEY 74 NYU CAMPUS MAP AND KEY 75 8 Travel Directions
WASHINGTON SQUARE SILVER SCHOOL OF By Car CAMPUS* SOCIAL WORK IN From New York City: To get to the ROCKLAND COUNTY By Public Transportation Cross County Parkway east from the AT ST . THOMAS AQUINAS west side of Manhattan, take the West Lexington Avenue Subway COLLEGE Side Highway north to the Henry Hudson/Saw Mill River Parkway. Local to Astor Place Station. Walk From the east side, take the FDR west on Astor Place to Broadway, then The campus is located at 125 Route Drive to the Major Deegan Express- south on Broadway to Waverly Place, 340, Sparkill, NY 10976-1050. For way to the New York State Thruway and west on Waverly Place to Wash- information about the program, call (I-87). Leave the Thruway for the ington Square. the Rockland County campus office at 845-398-4129. Cross County Parkway heading east, Broadway Subway exiting at Kimball Avenue; turn left on Kimball. At the first traffic light turn Local to Eighth Street Station. Walk By Car left onto Midland Avenue. Take the south on Broadway to Waverly Place, next right onto Wrexham Road. The then west on Waverly Place to Wash- From New York City via the George Wrexham building is on the left. Park- ington Square. Washington Bridge: Bear right cross- ing the bridge and follow signs to ing is available in the Wrexham lot. Sixth or Eighth Avenue Subway Palisades Interstate Parkway. Travel on From Northern Westchester and Upstate To West Fourth Street-Washington the parkway to Exit 5 (Sparkill-Route New York: Take the Taconic Parkway Square Station. Walk east on West 303 North). Bear right coming off the south to the Sprain Brook Parkway Fourth Street or Waverly Place to ramp and travel north on Route 303 south; take Exit 11 to Cross County Washington Square. to the first traffic light. Turn right on Route 340. The college is about one- Parkway west (go up ramp); take Exit Seventh Avenue Subway half mile on the left. 5 (Midland Avenue); make short left on Midland to Wrexham Road; turn Local to Christopher Street-Sheridan right on Wrexham Road. The Wrexham Square Station. Walk east on West From Westchester or Connecticut via the building is on the left. Parking is avail- Fourth Street to Washington Square. Tappan Zee Bridge: Travel on the New York State Thruway to Exit 12. Bear able in the Wrexham lot. Port Authority Trans-Hudson right coming off the ramp and travel From Connecticut: To get to the (PATH) south on Route 303 about 4 miles to Hutchinson River Parkway south, take either the Merritt Parkway or the To Ninth Street Station. Walk south Route 340. Turn left on Route 340. Connecticut Turnpike (I-95) south to on Avenue of the Americas (Sixth The college is about one-half mile on the Cross Westchester Expressway (I- Avenue) to Waverly Place, then east to the left. 287). Once on the Hutchinson River Washington Square. From Bergen County: Follow directions Parkway, proceed to the Cross County Fifth Avenue Bus as above via the Palisades Interstate Parkway west; take Exit 5 (Midland Avenue); make short left on Midland Bus numbered 2, 3, or 5 to Eighth Parkway or take Livingston Street from to Wrexham Road; turn right on Street and University Place. Walk Northvale, which changes to Route Wrexham Road. The Wrexham build- south to Washington Square. Bus 303, and follow as above. ing is on the left. Parking is available numbered 1 to Broadway and Ninth in the Wrexham lot. Street. Walk south on Broadway to Waverly Place and west to Washington SILVER SCHOOL OF By Public Transportation Square. SOCIAL WORK IN Broadway Bus WESTCHESTER COUNTY Train: The campus is within walking distance of the Bronxville train station, Bus numbered 6 to Waverly Place. AT SARAH LAWRENCE served by Metro-North commuter Walk west to Washington Square. COLLEGE train. Taxi fare is minimal. Eighth Street Crosstown Bus Sarah Lawrence College is located in Bus: Many bus lines serve the Cross Bus numbered 8 to University Place. Bronxville, New York, near the Cross County Center, a large shopping mall Walk south to Washington Square. County Parkway in the southern part that is within walking distance of the of Westchester County. It is easily ac- Sarah Lawrence campus. cessible from the surrounding counties *See Washington Square Campus map and Connecticut. For further informa- and key for specific addresses . tion, call 914-323-6201.
TRAVEL DIRECTIONS 76 8 Index
A Continuing Education...... 3 Fraternities and sororities...... 67 Counseling Service, University.....67 Accelerated Program, 16-month, M.S.W...... 13 Courses G Graduate...... 18-19, 51, 57 Accreditation of University...... 9 Undergraduate...... 36-37 Global and Lifelong Learning, Administration Office of...... 3 School...... 4-5 D Grades and credit University...... 70-71 Graduate...... 27, 61 Admission Degree requirements Undergraduate...... 48 Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science Graduation Program...... 39-42 Program...... 35-37 application...... 27, 48, 51, 57 Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Philosophy Program ...... 50-51 Program...... 51 Doctor of Social Doctor of Social Welfare H Welfare Program...... 55 Program ...... 56 Health Center, Student...... 67 Dual degree programs...... 15-16 Dual degree programs...... 20-21 Housing Office, Off-Campus...... 68 Early decision plan for high Master of Social Housing, student...... 68 school seniors...... 41 Work Program...... 12-13 International applicants...... 64 Dining Services, NYU Campus....67 Master of Social Diploma Arrears Policy...... 63 I Work Program...... 19-21 Disabilities, services for Information for all programs, Advanced credit, M.S.W...... 27 students with...... 67 general...... 62-66 Advanced standing, B.S...... 42 Discipline...... 66 Insurance, student health...... 68 Advanced standing program, Doctor of Philosophy International credentials, M.S.W...... 13 Program...... 50-54 applicants with...... 64-65 Affirmative action policy...... 9 Dual degree programs International Students and Alumni activities...... 68 Sarah Lawrence Scholars, Office for...... 68 American Language College...... 15, 16, 20 Institute...... 65 School of Law...... 15, 20 L Arrears policy...... 63 Wagner Graduate School of Public Service...... 15, 20 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Art collection, NYU...... 9 NYU Global Institute of Transgender, Student Center...... 68 Athletics, Intramurals, and Public Health...... 16, 20-21 Libraries...... 8-9 Recreation, Department of...... 67 Loans, see Financial aid E B Employment, student...... 26 M Bachelor of Science Program...... 35 Enrollment verification...... 62-63 Map, Washington Square Bookstores, NYU...... 67 Examination, credit by, B.S...... 42 campus...... 74-75 Master of Social Work C F Program...... 11-27 Dual degree programs...... 15-16 Calendar...... 72-73 Faculty, Silver School of Campus visits...... 39 Social Work...... 5-6 Full-time options...... 12-13 Career Development, Wasserman Field instruction in social Part- and full-time options, Center for...... 67 service agencies...... 28-33 combined...... 14-15 Change of program, B.S...... 48 Financial aid Minor and dual major, B.S...... 38 Community service...... 69 Graduate...... 23-26, 54, 59-61 Minor, social work, and individual courses, B.S...... 37-38 Computer services and Internet Undergraduate...... 40-41, 44-48 resources...... 67 Firearms, simulated, Multicultural Education and University policy on...... 66 Programs, Center for...... 68
INDEX 77 N Sarah Lawrence Travel directions...... 76 College...... 17, 76 New York University Trustees, Board of...... 71 Administration...... 70-71 Scholarships, see Financial aid Tuition, fees, and expenses Board of Trustees...... 71 Services, School Graduate.....21-22, 52-53, 58-59 Introduction to...... 7 and University...... 67-68 Refund of...... 63-64 Shanghai and New York, Undergraduate...... 43-44 O M.S.W...... 13 Tuition insurance...... 44 Silver School of Social Work Two-Year Program, One-Year Residence Program, Administration...... 4-5 M.S.W...... 12-13, 19 Extended...... 14 Faculty...... 5-6 Introduction to...... 2-3 V P Social work major...... 36-37 Veterans benefits.... 25-26, 47, 65-66 Palladium Athletic Facility...... 67 Sports and Recreation Center, Jerome S. Coles...... 67 Patents, University policy on...... 66 St. Thomas Aquinas W Program Board...... 67 College...... 17, 76 Waiver of required Student Activities, Center for...... 67 R courses...... 27, 52, 58 Student Resource Center...... 67 Washington Square Readmission...... 21, 42 campus map...... 74-75 Recreation...... 67 T Wasserman Center for Career Refund of tuition...... 63-64 Development...... 67 Testing, required...... 39-40 Religious resources...... 68 Weapons, University policy on.....66 Thirty-two Month Program for Residence requirement, B.S...... 37 Working Professionals...... 14-15 Withdrawal from courses...... 48, 63-64 Residences, student...... 68 Ticket Central Box Office...... 67 Transcripts of record...... 62 S Transfer applicants New York University is an affirmative Undergraduate...... 42 Safety, campus...... 66, 68 action/equal opportunity institution . Master’s...... 21
SILVER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK DEGREE PROGRAMS Program HEGIS* Code Degree Social Work 2104 Ph.D. Social Work 2104 D.S.W. Social Work 2104 B.S. Social Work/Global Public Health 2104 B.S. (dual degree) (with University) 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.P.A. (dual degree) (with Wagner Graduate School of Public Service) Social Work-Global Public Health 2104/1214 M.S.W.-M.P.H. (dual degree) (with University) Social Work-Health Advocacy 2104/1305 M.S.W.-M.A. (dual degree) (with Sarah Lawrence College)
*HEGIS: Higher Education General Information Survey . Degree Programs as registered by the New York State Education Depart- ment, Office of Higher Education, State Education Building, 89 Washington Avenue, 2nd Floor, West Mezzanine, Albany, NY 12234; Web: www .highered .nysed .gov .
INDEX 78 New York University Silver School of Social Work Ehrenkranz Center One Washington Square North New York, NY 10003-6654 socialwork.nyu.edu