Admissions

Boston College Graduate School of Social Work offers a unique program that blends innovation and practice. The content we discuss in the classroom and in field settings—and the methods we teach you to use as a practitioner—are evidence-based and validated by best practices. If you want a top-notch academic experience and the confidence—and the professional network—you need to be an effective, accomplished practitioner, Boston College is your destination.

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Apply to the MSW Program

Our Master in Social Work program lets you focus on either clinical or macro social work practice with concentrations in the following areas:

Children, Youth and Families
Global Practice
Health and Mental Health
Older Adults and Families

Choose a two-year full-time program or a three- or four-year program that spreads your coursework over three to four years and allows you to take classes at our campuses in Chestnut Hill and Worcester, MA.

If you're interested in pursuing a career at the intersection of social work and law, business, or pastoral ministry, you might want to consider one of our dual-degree programs.

Boston College undergraduate majors in Sociology, Psychology, and Applied Psychology/Human Development may apply for our five-year Bachelor of Arts and Master of Social Work program.

Apply to the PhD Program

Our Doctoral Program prepares you for a career of teaching and research at distinguished universities that advances the practice of social work and addresses the most important social welfare issues of our day.

Plan A Visit

Contact our admission office to arrange to speak with a current student, visit a class, or meet with an Admissions representative.

PhD Information Sessions

We invite you to participate in an interactive Online Information Session to learn about our program and ask questions about the curriculum, the faculty, current student research, financial assistance, and more. The PhD Online Information Session for Fall 2011 was held on October 20th.
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MSW Information Sessions

We invite you to attend one of our Information Sessions which provide an excellent opportunity to discuss your interests and ask questions about our programs with faculty, alumni, current students and Admission staff. No RSVP is necessary; just show up!  Here is the upcoming schedule:

Chestnut Hill Sessions (map of campus):
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
5:30-7:00 p.m.
McGuinn 334

Saturday, March 10, 2012
10:00 a.m.-Noon
McGuinn 334

Worcester Sessions (map of campus):
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Worcester State University
Student Center, Foster Room

Grad Fairs

Our Admissions representatives will be available at a number of Grad Fairs and conferences to discuss your interest in our programs.

Affirmative Action

The Boston College Graduate School of Social Work is an academic community whose doors are open without regard to race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, parental or marital status, disability, veteran status, gender, or age.

Diversity

As a community we embrace diversity as a challenge and opportunity. The recruitment of a diverse student body is among the school's highest priorities.

Accreditations

Boston College is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of School and Colleges. In addition, the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Contact Us

GSSW Admissions
Graduate School of Social Work
Boston College
McGuinn 221
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
617-552-4024
swadmit@bc.edu