BCSSW student makes history, becoming the first woman to hold the title of chief of police for Brookline
Jennifer Paster, MSW’24, says that her training as a social worker has prepared her for her new role in “so many unanticipated ways.”
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At Boston College School of Social Work, find a community unlike any other—students, faculty, staff, and alumni dedicated to making the world a more just, inclusive, and better place.
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Ranked school of social work (U.S. News & World Report)
Acquire a world-class education.
99%
Employment rate for Class of 2020 within one year of graduation
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10 to 1
Student/Faculty ratio
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“To solve the most intractable problems of our day—and of tomorrow—we must draw upon a diversity of disciplines and partner with those who actually experience the problems. Only then can we create and scale up appropriate evidence-based interventions.”
Research
Our faculty conduct innovative research in a variety of areas, working across disciplines and collaborating with communities around the world.
Equity, Justice, & Inclusion
“In 10 years from now, I want Boston College leading and redefining social work practice for the entire country. This isn’t diversity, equity, and inclusion for the sake of lip service. This is diversity, equity, and inclusion for the sake of leadership.”
