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MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
No GRE required
Committed to the Common Good
Full-time and part-time options
The top-ranked Master of Social Work (MSW) program at the Boston College School of Social Work (BCSSW) offers a strong foundation in social work theory, practice, policy, and research by combining clinical and macro coursework with field education placements at organizations serving vulnerable individuals, families, and communities. BCSSW pursues the highest standards of intellectual rigor alongside a deep commitment to social justice, developing practitioners who think in new ways to improve the lives of others.
Curriculum committed to social justice
Built-in mentorship from MSW practitioners
Real-world training with 1,000+ global partners
Access to career services—both as a student and as an alum
QUICK FACTS
At a Glance
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
MAKE AN IMPACT
CAREER-READY
LEARN FROM THE BEST
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Weeks average length of job search
Average student-to-faculty ratio
Students receive a scholarship
Employed within one year of graduation
DEGREE CUSTOMIZATIONS
Your MSW—Your Way
Practice Specialty
Fields of Practice
Certificates
You will choose between one of our practice specialties: clinical or macro social work.
Choose between Afrocentric Social Work; Children, Youth, & Families; Global Practice; Health; Latinx Communities; and Mental Health.
Build additional specialized skills by completing optional certificates, which are embedded within the MSW degree.
Field Practicum
Signature Programs
Electives
You'll help the community while earning your degree through real-world training at one of our 1,000+ agency partners.
Participate in one of our initiatives: Latinx Leadership, Black Leadership, and Trauma Integration.
Take one of our 50+ electives to tailor your MSW program even further to topics you're interested in.
Hear from Students
Audrey
Gabrielle
Donovan
Program: Part-time, Clinical
Field of Practice: Mental Health
Hometown: San Diego, California
Program: Full-time, Macro
Field of Practice: Global Practice
Hometown: Marietta, Georgia
Program: Full-time, Clinical
Field of Practice: Afrocentric Social Work
Hometown: Potomac, Maryland
"Being a part of the MSW track is an experience that challenges belief systems, biases, and mindsets. I chose to study at BCSSW because I appreciate how deeply the staff and faculty care about MSW students and their success. It made me feel like I had a place where I would be valued and accepted just as I am."
"I chose to study at BCSSW because of the Black Leadership Initiative and Leaders for Equity and Justice in the Workplace certificate. There was no other school of social work that offered these unique opportunities, and being able to learn through an Afrocentric Social Work perspective was really valuable to me."
"I think BCSSW grants many opportunities for students to learn not only about the field of social work in an academic sense but also about how our individual experiences can fit in doing what's best for our communities. I knew that BCSSW would give me the flexibility to pursue different interests."
#8
BCSSW's Master of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
BCSSW is ranked #8 on the U.S. News World & Report's top-ranked social work programs
PREPARE FOR AN IMPACTFUL CAREER
Career Outcomes for New Graduates
Adolescent and Adult Clinician
Oncology Social Worker
School-based Therapist
Clinical Trauma Therapist
Policy and Advocacy Coordinator
Social Science Research Analyst
Homeless Liaison
Residential Clinician
Well-Being and Mental Health Navigator
AN MSW THAT SERVES OTHERS. A SCHOOL THAT SERVES YOU.
About the Boston College School of Social Work
Do the Work that Matters Most
At BCSSW, we believe social work is more than a career—it's a calling to listen to the needs of individuals and communities and create real change.
Mission-Driven
As a Jesuit, Catholic University, Boston College is rooted in a worldview that calls us to learn, search for truth, and to live in service to others.
Equity, Justice, and Inclusion
Our equity, justice, and inclusion initiative is committed to courageous conversations, strategies for dismantling racism, and an anti-oppressive social work practice.
