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Admission
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 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.
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.
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.
The following MSW information sessions are scheduled for 2009-2010 (there is no need to register or RSVP):
Saturday, December 5, 2009
10:00am-12:00pm
McGuinn Hall, 5th Floor Lounge
Chestnut Hill Campus
Saturday, January 23, 2010
10:00am-12:00pm
McGuinn Hall, 3rd Floor Lounge
Chestnut Hill Campus
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
5:30pm-7:00pm
Student Center, Foster Room
Worcester State College
(Off-campus session)
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
5:30pm-7:00pm
McGuinn Hall, 3rd Floor Lounge
Chestnut Hill Campus
Saturday, February 20, 2010
10:00am-12:00pm
McGuinn Hall, 3rd Floor Lounge
Chestnut Hill Campus
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
5:30pm-7:00pm
Student Center, Fallon Room
Worcester State College
(Off-campus session)
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
Boston College Graduate School of Social Work
McGuinn Hall,
Chestnut Hill,
MA
02467
617.552.4020
© 2009 The Trustees of Boston College
