Grounded in real-world practice, our programs prepare you to empower vulnerable communities, change the lives of individuals with mental illness, and conduct research that enhances our understanding of global challenges.
Clinical
In clinical social work you relieve individual suffering for people with mental, emotional, or behavioral challenges.
Macro
In macro social work you focus on changing the external environment to alleviate suffering.
Fields of Pratice
Afrocentric Social Work
Children, Youth & Families
Global Practice
Health
Latinx Communities
Mental Health
Optional Certificates
Advanced Research
Aging Populations & Gerontology
Black Leadership
Child Welfare
Design Thinking for Social Change
Global Humanitarian Practice
Latinx Leadership
Leaders for Equity and Justice in the Workplace
Neuroscience & Social Work
Refugees & Immigrants
School Social Work
Trauma
*Early Childhood Policy and Leadership (Lynch School)
Dual Degree Programs
BC Continuing Education, in collaboration with BC School of Social Work, offers a series of Social Work Workshops online via Zoom three times a year—in spring, summer, and fall—for new and experienced social workers looking to earn CEUs to maintain their license.
We also offer three online professional certificate programs, with each individual course offering 6 CEUs.
Advanced Clinical Practice for Adults
For the experienced clinician, the Certificate in Advanced Clinical Practice for Adults provides a deep exploration of the cutting-edge theoretical perspectives of attachment, trauma-informed care, and neuroscience, as well as courses in various Treatment Modalities and Treatment Focuses, as they relate to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adults.
Advanced Clinical Practice for Children, Youth, and Families
For the experienced clinician, the Certificate in Advanced Clinical Practice for Children, Youth, and Families provides a deep exploration of the cutting-edge theoretical perspectives of attachment, trauma-informed care, and neuroscience, as well as courses in various Treatment Modalities and Treatment Focuses, as they relate to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children, youth, and families.
Management and Supervision in Human Services
The Management and Supervision in Human Services Certificate program is geared toward professionals who find themselves in a management or supervisory role at an agency or organization, yet have not had formal management training or leadership experience.
Sponsored by the Center for Social Innovation, the Interdisciplinary Certificate in Humanitarian Assistance (ICHA) is designed to ensure that our graduates and humanitarian partners have access to up-to-date knowledge on how best to respond to rapidly changing needs in the field. Developed in close partnership with international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) and building on the academic strengths of Boston College faculty and staff, ICHA is a curriculum of eight modules available in an online format.
Flexibility
This is a self-paced learning experience.
You will be able to stop and start the module at your convenience.
Modules
Migrants and Refugees in the Global Landscape
Basics of Refugee Determination
Community-based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
Introduction to International Child Protection
Climate Change, Displacement and Human Rights
Gender Based Violence
Public Health in Emergencies
Education in Emergencies
Duration to complete each module: 4-6 hours approximately
Learning Formats
Videos
Text
Slliders that reveal information as you move
Hotspots on an image
And more
Learning Objectives
By the end of this certificate, you will be able to:
Strong partnerships, flexibility, proximity, and care are what makes our field experience program the best in the country.
The LLI develops leaders equipped to work with the Latinx community on sustainable solutions for complex problems.
This initiative supports, develops, and prepares MSW-level practitioners to address issues faced by the Black community.
This new certificate program (launched Fall 2021) prepares students to direct EJI programs at colleges, public agencies, and companies in the private sector.
1:11
Faculty-student ratio
603
Master's students
24
PhD students
BC's School of Social Work has its own library—the only one of its kind in New England.
All students listed below are automatically enrolled in and billed for the student health insurance plan:
Graduate students (non-Law): Registration for classes triggers your insurance enrollment, and it takes 5–7 business days for your insurance to show as active in the carrier’s system. While the fall semester coverage begins on August 7 regardless of when you register, you should keep this timeframe in mind if you have health care providers who will need to verify your coverage with the insurance company. You should register for classes by mid-July if you need your insurance to show as active in the insurance system on August 7.
Post-doctorate students are eligible to enroll on a voluntary basis.
Insured students have the option of enrolling their eligible dependents (a spouse, domestic partner, or a child under the age of 26). The enrollment form is available under the Forms tab. Dependents must be enrolled for the same time period as the student. For example, a student enrolled beginning in the fall semester cannot purchase dependent coverage starting in the spring unless there is a qualifying event; see the enrollment form for further details. Dependents enrolled for the fall must be re-enrolled for the spring, and you are responsible for enrolling and re-enrolling your eligible dependents each semester. The deadline to enroll dependents is September 22, 2023 for the fall semester and January 26, 2024 for students newly enrolling for the spring. Enrollment forms received after that date will not be accepted.
Note to students: You need to be enrolled in the insurance plan in order to enroll dependents. To make the dependent enrollment process as smooth as possible, you should register for classes as early as you are able.
First Semester (8/7/23–1/11/24) | Second Semester (1/12/24–8/6/24) | |
Student | $1,795 | $2,338 |
Spouse | $1,795 | $2,338 |
One child | $1,795 | $2,338 |
Two or more children | $3,590 | $4,676 |
Spouse and two or more children | $5,385 | $7,014 |
The plan offers comprehensive benefits that include hospital room and board, inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures, lab work, x-rays, chemotherapy, radiation, inpatient and outpatient mental health, physician office and consultant visits, ambulance, and prescription drugs.
Refer to the benefits information (available in late June) and the information available at UnitedHealthcare for complete details about coverage, limitations and exclusions.
A referral is not required with the UnitedHealthcare Plan, but there are many benefits to first seeking care or advice from Boston College's University Health Services. Visit University Health Services' website for more information.
If you paid the premium for the entire year, you will be covered from August 7, 2023 through August 6, 2024. UnitedHealthcare provides coverage whether you are in Massachusetts, out of state, or studying or travelling abroad.
While studying or traveling abroad, keep your identification card with you and take a copy of the brochure for reference. When outside the United States, you will likely be asked to pay for your medical care first and then will need to seek reimbursement. Covered expenses will be reimbursed on a non-network basis. When you submit claims for reimbursement, you may need to have the itemized bill(s) translated into English and include additional information. UHC Global can be reached toll-free from within the United States at 800-527-0218 or collect from outside of the United States at 410-543-6330, or email at assistance@UHCGlobal.com.
If a student who is enrolled in the student insurance plan takes a medical leave of absence effective mid-semester, they will continue to be covered for the remainder of that semester. Coverage may also be extended for the following semester with approval from Boston College. Enrollment is not automatic. Please contact the Office of Student Services for information about enrollment and dates of eligibility.
Students who initially waive participation in the student plan and subsequently wish to enroll prior to the waiver deadline may rescind waivers by deleting the prior waiver on the www.bc.edu/myservices or by completing the Rescind Waiver form, available on the Forms tab. After the waiver deadline, a student may enroll in the student plan only on the basis of a qualifying event. Qualifying events include marriage, birth of a child, or loss of coverage from an existing policy. Students who qualify may submit a Petition to Add form, which will be available under the Forms tab after the waiver deadline.
Coverage for graduating students ends on January 11, 2024 (for fall graduates) or August 6, 2024 (for spring and summer graduates). There is not an option to extend the student plan. You can contact UnitedHealthcare about enrolling directly, or explore your options through your state Health Connector. The site for the MA State Health Connector is https://www.mahealthconnector.org/.
The medical insurance coverage periods are August 7, 2023 to January 11, 2024 for the fall and January 12, 2024 to August 6, 2024 for the spring. Waivers received by September 22, 2023 are for the entire academic year, and those received by January 26, 2024 are for the spring. By waiving the BC Student Health Insurance Plan, a student is waiving coverage for the full coverage period.
Waiver forms can be found on the Forms tab.
Students who are enrolled in a health plan that is comparable to the student plan may waive the BC coverage through www.bc.edu/myservices if they are at least 18 years old. Students under the age of 18 cannot file an electronic waiver. You and your parent or guardian must sign and submit a waiver form before the deadline.
To provide proof of comparable coverage, a student will need to have information about his or her current health insurance plan readily available. By waiving the BC coverage, a student is confirming the following:
Incomplete waivers will not be processed. Waivers must be completed every year. All waivers must be submitted by September 22, 2023 for the entire academic year or by January 26, 2024 for the spring semester only. Students who do not complete a waiver prior to the deadline will automatically be enrolled in and charged the student-only premium for the UnitedHealthcare student plan. Once the waiver is submitted, the charge will be removed from the student account in one business day; students and authorized payers can verify the adjustment by logging in to www.bc.edu/myservices ("My Bill") and viewing Current Activity on the View & Pay Accounts tab. Students are responsible for verifying that their waiver was submitted correctly.
Providing insurance information to other offices on campus (e.g., Athletics, Health Services) does not fulfill the Massachusetts waiver requirement. If a student does not complete a waiver with the Office of Student Services, either through www.bc.edu/myservices or on paper, prior to the deadline, he or she will automatically be enrolled in and charged for the student insurance plan.
Students who missed the deadline, but have extenuating circumstances, may submit a Petition to Waive After Published Deadline form, available on the Forms tab for a limited period of time.
Students are eligible for the insurance plans offered through the Health Connector but should review these plans carefully, because they may have high deductibles.
To ensure international students are covered by a plan that provides coverage which meets or exceeds the Student Health Insurance Plan, international students are not eligible to waive BC's Student Health Insurance Plan. If you are insured through (1) your own or a parent/guardian/spouse’s health insurance plan offered through a U.S. employer or (2) a government sponsored program, (for example Government of Kuwait/UAE or Government of Saudi Arabia), you may be eligible for a waiver. MA Medicaid Plans: Children’s Medical Security Program, MassHealth Limited, and Health Safety Net do not qualify for a waiver.
International insurance plans, socialized or standard medical policies (including Canadian policies), travel insurance plans, short-term medical plans, or plans not fully compliant with the Affordable Care Act are not acceptable and will not be considered. Your insurance must be effective on or before August 7, 2023 (for fall and annual waivers) or January 12, 2024 (for spring waivers) to qualify for a waiver. For example, a policy beginning on September 1, 2023 would not qualify for a fall or annual waiver.
The waiver form can be found on the Forms tab.
Your mobile-friendly online UnitedHealthcare account is the resource for
Follow the steps below to create your account once the policy is active on August 7. If you created an account last year, you can use your existing login and do not need to create an account.
Once you’ve created your online United Healthcare account, you can access your ID card once the policy is active on August 7 by logging in and selecting the ID Card tab.
If you are unable to access your ID card, check the date of the insurance charge on your bill. If you have recently registered, allow 5–7 business days for your ID card to be viewable. Graduate students (non-Law): Your insurance enrollment is activated by your registration for classes, so if you do not have an insurance charge on your BC student account, you need to register for classes, and then allow 5–7 business days for your ID card to be viewable.
Petition to Add: This form is for mid-semester enrollment for students who have lost their prior coverage due to a qualifying event. |
Domestic students—over 18: Log in to your My Services account. Select Medical Insurance Waiver from the Account and Personal Info section. You will need your insurance policy information to complete a waiver. |
Domestic students—under 18: If you are under 18, your parent or guardian must sign your waiver. |
International students studying at BC: Log in to your Gallagher account using your BC username and password and select the waiver option. The waiver will be available beginning November 20. |
Students in exclusively online degree programs: If you are enrolled online only and not visiting Massachusetts, complete this form. You must be logged in to your BC Gmail or Google account to access the form. |
Dependent enrollment: This option will be available in mid-to late December. Please check back then. Note for Graduate (non-Law) students: You need to register for spring classes to activate your own insurance enrollment before enrolling your dependents. |
Petition to cancel a previous waiver: You can cancel a prior waiver through your My Services account (instructions) or complete this paper form. |
For summer enrollment, select the Summer Enrollment tab on the left.
Questions about: | Contact: | |
Enrollment and waivers | BC Student Services | 800-294-0294 Email: studentservices@bc.edu |
Plan benefits Claims and payments ID cards | UnitedHealthcare | 866-948-8472 Email: BCStudent@uhcsr.com |
Preferred providers | UnitedHealthcare | The Preferred Provider network for the UnitedHealthcare plan is UHC - Harvard Pilgrim Joint Venture. Use their Find Care service here: UHC Options PPO - HarvardPilgrim Joint Venture. |
Enrollment verification letter Dependent enrollment Summer enrollment | Gallagher StudentHealth & Special Risk | 500 Victory Road, Quincy, MA 02171 800-394-4026 |
Tax forms | UnitedHealthcare | 866-948-8472 Email: BCStudent@uhcsr.com |
General health insurance information | UnitedHealthcare | Visit https://www.uhcsr.com/video for quick tutorials on requesting ID cards, submitting claims, finding providers, and more. |
The student insurance has limited pediatric dental and vision benefits. See United’s coverage information for details. Your student insurance includes discount (not insurance) plans for dental and vision. For dental or vision insurance, you can enroll in optional plans at additional cost.
EyeMed Vision Care Discount Plan: You are automatically enrolled in the EyeMed discount plan if you are enrolled in the student medical insurance plan. Note that this is a discount program, not a vision insurance plan. Please visit the Gallagher Student website or contact Gallagher at 800-394-4026 for more information.
Basix Dental Savings Program: You are automatically enrolled in the Basix discount plan if you are enrolled in the student medical insurance plan. Note that this is a discount program, not a dental insurance plan. Please see below for optional dental insurance enrollment. Visit Gallagher Student website or contact Gallagher at 800-394-4026 for more information about the Basix Plan.
The academic year insurance coverage periods are fall (August 7, 2023 – January 11, 2024) and spring (January 12, 2024 – August 6, 2024). Students enrolled in the spring insurance will continue to be enrolled through August 6.
New graduate students who are starting their program during the summer term are eligible to enroll in the insurance for a summer period beginning May 10 and ending August 6.
To enroll, log in to your Gallagher account using your BC username and password. Select the “Enroll” button under 2022-2023 summer coverage and follow the prompts. The summer premium is $916.
Summer 2024 enrollment will open in early May 2024.
Medical insurance is automatically charged for the fall and spring insurance periods. If you are beginning your program in the summer, you will not be automatically charged for summer insurance and do not need to file a waiver for the summer.
Please be sure to file a waiver for the fall and spring. These waivers are available by mid-June each year; please see the Forms tab.
All students listed below are automatically enrolled in and billed for the student health insurance plan:
Graduate students: Registration for classes triggers your insurance enrollment, and it takes 5–7 business days for your insurance to show as active in the carrier’s system. While the fall semester coverage begins on August 7 regardless of when you register, you should keep this timeframe in mind if you have health care providers who will need to verify your coverage with the insurance company. You should register for classes by mid-July if you need your insurance to show as active in the insurance system on August 7.
Post-doctorate students are eligible to enroll on a voluntary basis.
Insured students have the option of enrolling their eligible dependents (a spouse, domestic partner, or a child under the age of 26). The enrollment form is available under the Forms tab. Dependents must be enrolled for the same time period as the student. For example, a student enrolled beginning in the fall semester cannot purchase dependent coverage starting in the spring unless there is a qualifying event; see the enrollment form for further details. Dependents enrolled for the fall must be re-enrolled for the spring, and you are responsible for enrolling and re-enrolling your eligible dependents each semester. The deadline to enroll dependents is September 23, 2022 for the fall semester and January 27, 2023 for students newly enrolling for the spring. Enrollment forms received after that date will not be accepted.
Note to students: You need to be enrolled in the insurance plan in order to enroll dependents. To make the dependent enrollment process as smooth as possible, you should register for classes as early as you are able.
First Semester (8/7/22–1/12/23) | Second Semester (1/13/23–8/6/23) | |
Student | $1,637 | $2,121 |
Spouse | $1,637 | $2,121 |
One child | $1,637 | $2,121 |
Two or more children | $3,274 | $4,242 |
Spouse and two or more children | $4,911 | $6,363 |
The plan offers comprehensive benefits that include hospital room and board, inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures, lab work, x-rays, chemotherapy, radiation, inpatient and outpatient mental health, physician office and consultant visits, ambulance, and prescription drugs.
Refer to the benefits information (PDF) and the information available at UnitedHealthcare for complete details about coverage, limitations and exclusions.
A referral is not required with the UnitedHealthcare Plan, but there are many benefits to first seeking care or advice from Boston College's University Health Services. Visit University Health Services' website for more information.
If you paid the premium for the entire year, you will be covered from August 7, 2022 through August 6, 2023. UnitedHealthcare provides the same benefits for students while they are on campus or on semester breaks, summer vacation, or study or travel abroad.
While studying or traveling abroad, keep your identification card with you and take a copy of the brochure for reference. When outside the United States, you will likely be asked to pay for your medical care first and then will need to seek reimbursement. Covered expenses will be reimbursed on a non-network basis. When you submit claims for reimbursement, you may need to have the itemized bill(s) translated into English and include additional information. UHC Global can be reached toll-free from within the United States at 800-527-0218 or collect from outside of the United States at 410-543-6330, or email at assistance@UHCGlobal.com.
If a student who is enrolled in the student insurance plan takes a medical leave of absence effective mid-semester, they will continue to be covered for the remainder of that semester. Coverage may also be extended for the following semester with approval from Boston College. Enrollment is not automatic. Please contact the Office of Student Services for information about enrollment and dates of eligibility.
Students who initially waive participation in the student plan and subsequently wish to enroll prior to the waiver deadline may rescind waivers by deleting the prior waiver on the www.bc.edu/myservices or by completing the Rescind Waiver form, available on the Forms tab. After the waiver deadline, a student may enroll in the student plan only on the basis of a qualifying event. Qualifying events include marriage, birth of a child, or loss of coverage from an existing policy. Students who qualify may submit a Petition to Add form, which will be available under the Forms tab after the waiver deadline.
Coverage for graduating students ends on January 12, 2023 (for fall graduates) or August 6, 2023 (for spring and summer graduates). There is not an option to extend the student plan. You can contact UnitedHealthcare about enrolling directly, or explore your options through your state Health Connector. The site for the MA State Health Connector is https://www.mahealthconnector.org/.
The medical insurance coverage periods are August 7, 2022 to January 12, 2023 for the fall and January 13, 2023 to August 6, 2023 for the spring. Waivers received by September 23, 2022 are for the entire academic year, and those received by January 27, 2023 are for the spring. By waiving the BC Student Health Insurance Plan, a student is waiving coverage for the full coverage period.
Waiver forms can be found on the Forms tab.
Students who are enrolled in a health plan that is comparable to the student plan may waive the BC coverage through www.bc.edu/myservices if they are at least 18 years old. Students under the age of 18 cannot file an electronic waiver. You and your parent or guardian must sign and submit a waiver form before the deadline.
To provide proof of comparable coverage, a student will need to have information about his or her current health insurance plan readily available. By waiving the BC coverage, a student is confirming the following:
Incomplete waivers will not be processed. Waivers must be completed every year. All waivers must be submitted by September 23, 2022 for the entire academic year or by January 27, 2023 for the spring semester only. Students who do not complete a waiver prior to the deadline will automatically be enrolled in and charged the student-only premium for the UnitedHealthcare student plan. Once the waiver is submitted, the charge will be removed from the student account within forty-eight hours; students and authorized payers can verify the adjustment by logging in to www.bc.edu/myservices ("My Bill") and viewing Current Activity on the View & Pay Accounts tab. Students are responsible for verifying that their waiver was submitted correctly.
Providing insurance information to other offices on campus (e.g., Athletics, Health Services) does not fulfill the waiver requirement. If a student does not complete a waiver with the Office of Student Services, either through www.bc.edu/myservices or on paper, prior to the deadline, he or she will automatically be enrolled in and charged for the student insurance plan.
Students who missed the deadline, but have extenuating circumstances, may submit a Petition to Waive After Published Deadline form, available on the Forms tab.
Students are eligible for the insurance plans offered through the Health Connector but should review these plans carefully, because they may have high deductibles.
To ensure international students are covered by a plan that provides coverage which meets or exceeds the Student Health Insurance Plan, international students are not eligible to waive BC's Student Health Insurance Plan. If you are insured through (1) your own or a parent/guardian/spouse’s health insurance plan offered through a U.S. employer or (2) a government sponsored program, (for example Government of Kuwait/UAE or Government of Saudi Arabia), you may be eligible for a waiver. MA Medicaid Plans: Children’s Medical Security Program, MassHealth Limited, and Health Safety Net do not qualify for a waiver.
International insurance plans, socialized or standard medical policies (including Canadian policies), travel insurance plans, short-term medical plans, or plans not fully compliant with the Affordable Care Act are not acceptable and will not be considered. Your insurance must be effective on or before August 7, 2022 (for fall and annual waivers) or January 13, 2023 (for spring waivers) to qualify for a waiver. For example, a policy beginning on September 1, 2022 would not qualify for a fall or annual waiver.
The waiver form can be found on the Forms tab.
Your online UnitedHealthcare account is the resource for your insurance ID card, claim statuses, and policy information. Follow the steps below to create your account once the policy is active on August 7. If you created an account last year, you can use your existing login and do not need to create an account.
Once you’ve created your online United Healthcare account, you can access your ID card once the policy is active on August 7 by logging in and selecting the ID Card tab.
If you are unable to access your ID card, check the date of the insurance charge on your bill. If you have recently registered, allow 5–7 business days for your ID card to be viewable. Graduate students: Your insurance enrollment is activated by your registration for classes, so if you do not have an insurance charge on your BC student account, you need to register for classes, and then allow 5–7 business days for your ID card to be viewable.
Petition to Add: This form is for mid-semester enrollment for students who have lost their prior coverage due to a qualifying event. To enroll, log in to your Gallagher account using your BC username and password. Under Plan Summary, select the "Enroll-Qualifying Life Event" button in the 2022–2023 Spring Coverage section and follow the prompts. |
Summer 2023 Enrollment: New graduate students and student-athletes beginning their programs in the summer can enroll in the summer policy. The summer insurance term is May 10 - August 6; the fall insurance policy begins on August 7. Log in to your Gallagher account using your BC username and password. Select the "Enroll" button under 2022-2023 Summer coverage and follow the prompts. |
UnitedHealthcare
866-948-8472
Email: BCStudent@uhcsr.com
http://customerservice@uhcsr.com/
The Preferred Provider network for the UnitedHealthcare plan is UHC - Harvard Pilgrim Joint Venture. Use their Find Care service here: UHC Options PPO - Harvard Pilgrim Joint Venture.
500 Victory Road, Quincy, MA 02171
800-394-4026
GallagherStudent.com/BC
EyeMed Vision Care Discount Plan: You are automatically enrolled in the EyeMed discount plan if you are enrolled in the student medical insurance plan. Note that this is a discount program, not a vision insurance plan. Please visit the Gallagher Student website or contact Gallagher at 800-394-4026 for more information.
Basix Dental Savings Program: You are automatically enrolled in the Basix discount plan if you are enrolled in the student medical insurance plan. Note that this is a discount program, not a dental insurance plan. Please see below for optional dental insurance enrollment. Visit Gallagher Student website or contact Gallagher at 800-394-4026 for more information about the Basix Plan.
Optional Dental and Vision Plans: Students can voluntarily enroll in Dental and Vision insurance plans through Gallagher Student Health & Special Risk. This coverage is NOT included with your student medical insurance plan; coverage is optional and purchased separately. You do not need to be enrolled in the BC medical insurance plan to enroll in this coverage. For more information, visit https://www.gallagherstudent.com/products/voluntary-dental-insurance/.