Boston College Graduate School of Social Work
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Admission

NOTICE: New applications for September 2009 are being accepted for three-year off-campus programs only.

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.

Request a printed copy of the Admission Bulletin.

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 3-4 yr program that spreads your coursework over three to four years and allows you to take classes at our campuses in Chestnut Hill, Worcester, MA , Easton, MA, and Portland, ME.

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.

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.

Information Session

There are no more Information Sessions scheduled for this academic year. Next year's sessions will be posted by late summer.

Grad Fairs

Our Admissions representatives will be available at a number of Grad Fairs and conferences during academic year 2009-10 to discuss your interest in our programs. The schedule and locations will be posted during late summer, 2009.

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.

Contact Us

GSSW Admissions
Boston College Graduate School of Social Work
140 Commonwealth Ave.
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
617-552-4024

swadmit@bc.edu