The School of Social Welfare at New York's No. 1 public university.
We live our values and work to make the world a better place through our curricula, groundbreaking research, interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaborations, and community partnerships. We are committed to building a more equitable society based on the values of human dignity, inclusiveness, diversity, equity, and economic, environmental, and social justice.
Explore Our Programs
We offer three degree programs: Bachelor of Science with a major in social work (BSW), Master of Social Work (MSW), and Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work (PhD) – all fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Additionally, the SSW offers three dual-degree MSW programs, CASAC training, and a CASAC MSW program.
Why Stony Brook?
950+ Practicum Sites
The SSW has expansive partnerships with more than 950 public and nonprofit agencies across Long Island, New York City, and beyond. The Office of Practicum Education coordinates the placement of graduate and undergraduate students, overseeing the matching of student interests and learning needs with available opportunities.
R1 Research Institution
Our nationally and internationally recognized faculty conduct interdisciplinary research and scholarly work to generate knowledge that drives real-world practice and social policy, regionally, nationally, and abroad. Students at the BSW and MSW levels have been supported with internships and assistantships from faculty research.
Cost and Access
Stony Brook's social work students have the lowest median debt compared to peer institutions in the New York City region, and a debt-to-income ratio (.74) well below the national average for schools of social work, according to the Wall Street Journal (2022). We are proud to offer a world-class education at an affordable price.
"We are committed to preparing students for work in professional social work practice in the public and non-profit sectors of health and social welfare. The School’s curriculum, internships, and our faculty emphasize a commitment to diversity, human dignity, and social and economic justice. Our faculty and students are involved in interdisciplinary practice, research, and training that develops, implements, and disseminates evidence-informed models for innovative practice.
At Stony Brook, you will prepare to work in the future – to learn to intervene at the source of the problems which impact people’s well-being; to study within interdisciplinary collaborations with students from other disciplines; and to build a world in which there is social and economic justice leading to success for all."
Dean Shari Miller, PhD, MSW
Need more information?
Email: ssw_admissions@stonybrook.edu
Phone: 631-444-3142
