Master of Social Work
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Committed to the Common Good
Serve vulnerable individuals, families, and communities with a top-ranked Master of Social Work (MSW) from the Boston College School of Social Work (BCSSW). You'll build a strong foundation in social work theory, practice, policy, and research by combining clinical and macro coursework with field education placements. BCSSW pursues the highest standards of intellectual rigor alongside a deep commitment to social justice, developing practitioners like you who think in new ways to improve the lives of others.
Quick Facts
6
Weeks average length of job search
11:1
Average student-to-faculty ratio
100%
Students receive a scholarship
100%
Employed within one year of graduation
Hear from Students
“ Being a part of the MSW track is an experience that challenges belief systems, biases, and mindsets. I chose to study at BCSSW because I appreciate how deeply the staff and faculty care about MSW students and their success. It made me feel like I had a place where I would be valued and accepted just as I am. ”
“ I chose to study at BCSSW because of the Black Leadership Initiative and Leaders for Equity and Justice in the Workplace certificate. There was no other school of social work that offered these unique opportunities, and being able to learn through an Afrocentric Social Work perspective was really valuable to me. ”
“ I think BCSSW grants many opportunities for students to learn not only about the field of social work in an academic sense but also about how our individual experiences can fit in doing what's best for our communities. I knew that BCSSW would give me the flexibility to pursue different interests. ”
#8
BCSSW is ranked #8 on the U.S. News World & Report's top-ranked social work programs
BCSSW's Master of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
Career Outcomes for New Graduates
Prepare for an impactful career.
Here is a select list of the schools and organizations where our recent graduates have landed:
- Adolescent & Adult Clinician
- Clinical Trauma Therapist
- Homeless Liaison
- Oncology Social Worker
- Policy & Advocacy Coordinator
- Residential Clinician
- School-based Therapist
- Social Science Research Analyst
- Well-Being & Mental Health Navigator
About the Boston College School of Social Work
An MSW that serves others. A school that serves you.
Do the Work that Matters Most
At BCSSW, we believe social work is more than a career—it's a calling to listen to the needs of individuals and communities and create real change.
Mission-Driven
As a Jesuit, Catholic University, Boston College is rooted in a worldview that calls us to learn, search for truth, and to live in service to others.
Equity, Justice, and Inclusion
Our equity, justice, and inclusion initiative is committed to courageous conversations, strategies for dismantling racism, and an anti-oppressive social work practice.
