Navigating the Sara Schenirer Student Portal: A Guide to Wurzweiler MSW and Other Programs

Sara Schenirer partners with various institutions to provide educational opportunities, particularly for the frum community. This guide focuses on navigating the Sara Schenirer student portal with an emphasis on the Wurzweiler Master of Social Work (MSW) program, as well as other available programs and resources.

Wurzweiler Master of Social Work (MSW) Program

The Wurzweiler Master of Social Work program, offered in partnership with Sara Schenirer, is designed for individuals passionate about entering the field of social work. Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), this 60-credit graduate degree program combines a methods-based curriculum with culturally sensitive instruction. The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed for social and clinical casework, social group work, and community social administration.

Program Features

Dedicated Faculty: The program features dedicated and exceptionally culturally sensitive professors with years of expertise in the field of social work and the Jewish community.
Curriculum: This 60-credit graduate degree will shape your passion for social work through a methods-based curriculum and guide you toward new opportunities to live your purpose in social and clinical casework, social group work and community social administration.
Flexible Tracks: The Wurzweiler 60-credit MSW offers two tracks:
- Accelerated Track: 5 semesters (18 months) - begins each January. This track is geared towards individuals who are ready to earn their degree in the shortest amount of time possible. Students who join this cohort need to invest in the program and the internships time constraints in order to complete their degree at a faster pace. This program is five semesters long.
- Part-time/ Leadership Track: 7 semesters (24 months) - begins each May. This track is designed to accommodate individuals who are seeking to balance an existing career with a college workload at a manageable pace. While the Leadership program will take additional months to complete (7 semesters total), students will receive the same elite-level learning experience.
Online Format: The MSW program is offered entirely online through the Sara Schenirer Anywhere live-online format. This platform allows us to offer all classes online in a synchronous format where students and professors see, speak, and hear each other in real time.
Practicum Experience: Practicum is an integral component of a successful social work program. Wurzweiler’s experienced practicum coordinators maintain a vast network of contacts and do their utmost to ensure suitable placements for you. Beginning the second semester, students will be required to perform 14-21 hours of practicum per week. We recognize that the quality of the practicum experience is important to you from a professional and hashkafic standpoint, and every effort is expended to locate opportunities for our students that will complement their needs and standards. Students who live in out-of-town communities will be active participants in the internship process.
Care Cafes: Free, ongoing monthly seminars called Care Cafes are offered to all our students and alumni. Hosted and enriched by leading experts, Care Cafes address special topics and interventions that may not be extensively covered in the classroom.
Psychological First Aid Certification: Students have a unique extracurricular opportunity to earn a certificate in Psychological First Aid (PFA) in partnership with Project Chai. Live classes with Dr. David Fox and Project Chai’s first responders give our students a chance to learn the fundamentals of working with people in the wake of crises and tragedies.

Program Accreditation and Licensure

The MSW degree program provided by Wurzweiler School of Social Work is fully accredited by NYS and the CSWE. Students in the MSW program at the Wurzweiler School of Social Work are continuously preparing for state license exams throughout their course of study, and both current students and graduates have access to their continuing professional education (CPE) programs. Immediately upon graduation, students are eligible to submit an Application for Licensure and First Registration. Wurzweiler School of Social Work is on the approved list of universities to receive Israeli licensure.

Program Cost and Financial Aid

Tuition:
- Accelerated Track: Students who enroll through Sara Schenirer are eligible to receive a substantial tuition discount which reduces the price to just $870 per credit. The full cost for this degree is $52,200 ($870 per credit x60) plus a $1500 university fee.
- Part-time/ Leadership Track: Tuition for the Part-time track is the same as the Accelerated track. However, this track allows for students to do their internship part-time which can result in an additional fee of $650 per practicum extension. Students typically need two extensions during their time in the program.Note: The listed tuition costs are accurate as of the time of writing, but are not guaranteed.
Financial Aid: At the graduate level, financial aid is available in the form of loans that can cover the full cost of the degree. Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500 per year through the federal unsubsidized direct loan program. After the origination fee, the remaining balance due can be paid by semester or on a monthly payment plan. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be completed online at this link. Wurzweiler’s FAFSA school code is 002903. Be sure to complete the correct year’s application.
Scholarships: There are a number of scholarships open to Jewish graduate students for which we encourage you to apply:
- Helen B and Lewis E Goldstein Scholarship Fund - The Helen B and Lewis E Goldstein Scholarship Fund is open to Jewish full-time students enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate school in the United States.
- HRSA Grant - The HRSA Grant is available for students entering their second year of fieldwork. Eligible students receive $10,000 towards their education. They are then placed with “At-Risk Adolescents” in several different settings/ agencies within NYC’s five boroughs and must commit to working with these adolescents for two years post-Master’s.
- Rose Biller Scholarship Fund - The Rose Biller Scholarship Fund is open to Jewish residents of NYC’s five boroughs, Westchester, and Long Island with financial need. It provides scholarships to Jewish men and women with significant economic need attending undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools.
- Samuel Lemberg Scholarship Loan Fund - The Samuel Lemberg Scholarship Loan Fund provides interest-free loans to aid Jewish undergraduate and graduate college students who exhibit exceptional academic achievement and face financial difficulties pursuing a higher education. These loans must be repaid within ten years of graduation or termination of studies.

To get more information on these scholarships, please reach out to each organization directly.

Sara Schenirer's Support

Sara Schenirer complements its high-quality educational partners by providing exceptional warmth and support to every single Wurzweiler student. They work diligently to offer personal guidance to each student to ensure their success and timely graduation.

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Potential Career Paths

A Master of Social Work degree opens doors to various career paths, including:

Social work counselors
Child welfare social workers
Mental health social workers
Social services workers
Nursing home social workers
Hospital social workers
Health care social workers

Other Programs Offered Through Sara Schenirer

Sara Schenirer, in partnership with various institutions, offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs. These programs cater to diverse interests and career aspirations.

Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology: Offered in various tracks, including:
- Health Science Track
- Pre-Med Track
- Nutrition Track
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Track
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

Graduate Programs

Master of Science in Special Education
Master of Professional Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis
Master of Business Administration in Finance
Master of Science in Early Childhood Education & Special Education

Program Features Shared by Some Sara Schenirer Programs

Culturally Sensitive Environment: UMSV prides itself on offering superior education along with outstanding student support in a culturally sensitive environment. They are understanding of the unique requirements and religious sensitivities of the students recruited by Sara Schenirer and have worked diligently to accommodate our requests to ensure an environment suitable for a Bais Yaakov graduate.
Accelerated Options: Many programs offer accelerated options to help students complete their degrees faster.
Online Learning: To ease the travel burden on our students while retaining the essential in-class component of successful social work programs, this program is offered fully online utilizing our live-online platform.
Financial Aid and Scholarships: Students have access to various financial aid options, including loans and scholarships.

Master of Science in Early Childhood Education & Special Education

The University of Mount St. Vincent’s Master of Science in Early Childhood Education & Special Education degree is the first choice for anyone considering a career in the field of education/special education. This 46-credit degree culminates in a recommendation for NYS Teacher Certification, Birth-Grade 2. Students are eligible for Internship Certification after completing 50% of the program. Graduates can easily extend their certification to Grades 1-6 General Education and All Grades (PreK-Grade 12) Students with Disabilities.

Career Opportunities: Popular jobs include a SEIT (Special Education Itinerant Teacher) provider, a P3 provider, an Early Intervention therapist who works with the 0-3 year population, a resource room teacher, an educational consultant, a curriculum developer, a social skills specialist, or a supervisor or principal role.
Fieldwork Experience: Fieldwork experience must be within our certification area only, which is Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 2. Thus, the classroom must be learning at an academic level of grade 2 or below*. Fieldwork required in a Special Education setting may be fulfilled by observing in a self-contained classroom, a 1:1 school setting, or an inclusion classroom (i.e., a General Education setting that contains students with IEPs) where you focus on the child/ren with disabilities.
Cost: The cost for this degree is $22,950. Graduates of Sara Schenirer’s BA in Psychology - Education & Special Education Track save $2,850 off this total. This reduces tuition to just $20,145!

Navigating the Sara Schenirer Student Portal

The Sara Schenirer student portal is a central hub for accessing important information and resources. Key areas include:

Course Information: Access course schedules, syllabi, and assignments.
Financial Aid: Apply for financial aid and scholarships.
Academic Resources: Access tutoring services and academic support materials.
Announcements: Stay updated on important announcements and deadlines.
Coopersmith Testing:
- Create an account and purchase your exam with Coopersmith at www.coopersmithcc.net.
- When purchasing 3-credit exams, use the coupon code “613” to apply the Sara Schenirer price.
- Sign up for a proctoring slot at your convenience here.Please note: testing is only available through the Sara Schenirer online system, or in-person at our Boro Park and Lakewood locations. (We do not offer in-person proctoring in Crown Heights, Five Towns, Monsey or Passaic at this time.)*

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

Sara Schenirer has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism and artificial intelligence (AI). Utilizing AI is another form of plagiarism since you are presenting an idea or text as your own when AI technology created it for you. Please note: tools such as Grammarly and Quillbot utilize AI technology and therefore may not be used. Our partner colleges offer tutoring services that can be found on your student portal. Students who are found to have plagiarized will be deemed in violation of the college’s academic integrity policy.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

In an effort to protect our students and avoid confusion, we have formulated the following policy for all writing/written assignments going forward:

Initial draft must be written in Microsoft Word, without use of any AI tool, and saved as a draft.
You may then submit the draft to Grammarly or a similar writing tool to improve your writing before posting the final version to Canvas.
Assignments should not be drafted in Google Docs since its Help Me Write platform is AI linked. The stand-alone Grammarly program is also AI-linked and is therefore unacceptable for use in drafting your assignment. Microsoft Word is the only format in which an assignment should be drafted and it is free for all students.
If your assignment has a high AI score, your professor will request your original draft. Failure to submit an original draft will likely result in a failing grade for the assignment.

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