About
Details at a Glance
School Type
Private
Application Fee
$75
Financial Aid Available
Yes
Degrees Offered
Our Program
Syracuse University’s, Falk College is committed to improving the health and well-being of individuals of all ages, their families, and their communities through scholarship, practice, civic engagement, advocacy, and entrepreneurial leadership within the framework of principles of social justice.
Graduate programs are: Exercise Science (MS, PhD.); Public Health (MS, MPH); Human Development and Family Science (MA, MS, PhD.); Food Studies (MS); Marriage and Family Therapy (MA); Nutrition Science (MA, MS); Social Work (M.S.W.), Sport Analytics (MS) and; Sport Venue and Event Management (MS). Certificates of Advanced Studies (CAS) are available in Addiction Studies, Child Therapy, Global Health, Sport Analytics and Trauma-Informed Practice.
Admissions
Application Fee
$75
Requirements
- TOEFL
- IELTS
- Personal Statement
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- No GRE requirement for all masters programs. GRE required for all PhD programs.
Additional Requirements
In general, a GPA of 3.0 is required for continuation of graduate study. However, no one factor determines admission. Transcripts, human service experience (including volunteer experience), the personal statement, and letters of recommendations are all considered. Also considered is the trajectory of your academic record. Visit our admissions page for more information and to apply.
Application Deadline
Syracuse University uses a holistic review process when looking at applications. Much of the application review process is centered around the applicants' academic abilities (GPA, curriculum, etc.). We also take other activities, skills, and attributes into the review process. We are more concerned with why an applicant is considering a particular grad program/career. We look for students who have already begun their education through volunteer activities and other endeavors before coming to Syracuse.
Application deadlines for masters and certificate of advanced study programs:
- Summer 2022 (where available): February 15, 2022, Priority Deadline*
- Fall 2022: February 15, 2022, Priority deadline*
- Spring 2023 (where available): November 15, 2022
*Applications received after priority deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis and may be deferred to the next available semester.
Application deadlines PhD programs:
- Fall 2023 Exercise Science: January 15, 2023
- Fall 2023 Human Development and Family Science: January 15, 2023
- Fall 2023 Marriage and Family Therapy: December 15, 2022
Student Body
Inclusion
- Dedicated Diversity Office
- Military Friendly School
Clubs & Associations
Syracuse University offers a wide variety of involvement opportunities. Falk College currently has student organizations within our Public Health, Nutrition Science & Dietetics and Food Studies, programs as well as within our School of Social Work and within the Department of Sport Management.
What Our Students Say
“This program has been an enriching experience that has exceeded my expectations thus far. I am being challenged for the better in many unexpected ways and have seen profound growth in myself both professionally and personally. The foundation I am receiving through the Social Work and Marriage and Family Therapy Dual Degree program has given me confidence in what my future career could be."
Jelilat Williams, Social Work and Marriage and Family Therapy Dual Degree, MA/MSW ‘19"My time in the social work graduate program at Syracuse has been phenomenal. Small class sizes have allowed me to connect with and engage in meaningful dialogue with my classmates and professors, which has enhanced my learning experience significantly. Our professors bring extensive research and practice backgrounds to the program which contributes to our success."
Lauren Beville, Master of Social Work ‘18“The Food Studies program was a perfect fit for my interest and experience in social justice and food systems work. Learning to think more critically and reflectively has enabled me to be a more confident and effective advocate, while the research methods I practiced as a student and research assistant have been an asset as a practitioner."
Briana Alfaro, Food Studies M.S. ‘18
“This program has been an enriching experience that has exceeded my expectations thus far. I am being challenged for the better in many unexpected ways and have seen profound growth in myself both professionally and personally. The foundation I am receiving through the Social Work and Marriage and Family Therapy Dual Degree program has given me confidence in what my future career could be."
"My time in the social work graduate program at Syracuse has been phenomenal. Small class sizes have allowed me to connect with and engage in meaningful dialogue with my classmates and professors, which has enhanced my learning experience significantly. Our professors bring extensive research and practice backgrounds to the program which contributes to our success."
“The Food Studies program was a perfect fit for my interest and experience in social justice and food systems work. Learning to think more critically and reflectively has enabled me to be a more confident and effective advocate, while the research methods I practiced as a student and research assistant have been an asset as a practitioner."
Tuition & Financial Aid
Additional Information
- Financial Aid Available
- Application fee waivers are available to McNair Scholars, AmeriCorps, Teach for America and Peace Corps volunteers. Contact falk@syr.edu to request.
- Application fee waivers are available for applicants to the MSW Advanced Standing program (applicants with a BSW or BSSW from a CSWE accredited school).
Location & Contact
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