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Boston University School of Social Work

Boston, MA | www.bu.edu/ssw/

  • About Us

    With roots dating back to 1918, Boston University School of Social Work has over 100 years of social work education history, a dynamic faculty leading innovative research on pressing social justice issues, and a student body engaged in programs across five campuses and online.

    Ranked #10 by U.S. News & World Report out of 262 graduate social work schools (2020), BU School of Social Work prepares and develops highly trained, flexible professional social workers to address the needs and potentials of individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. Emphasizing an integrated program of study, BU School of Social Work teaches the engagement of individual and community strengths to promote the understanding, treatment, and prevention of individual and social problems.

    Learn more about our Master of Social Work programs or the PhD program and connect with the admissions team.

    With roots dating back to 1918, Boston University School of Social Work has over 100 years of social work education history, a dynamic faculty leading innovative research on pressing social justice issues, and a student body engaged in programs across five campuses and online.

    Ranked #10 by U.S. News & World Report out of 262 graduate social work schools (2020), BU School of Social Work prepares and develops highly trained, flexible professional social workers to address the needs and potentials of individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. Emphasizing an integrated program of study, BU School of Social Work teaches the engagement of individual and community strengths to promote the understanding, treatment, and prevention of individual and social problems.

    Learn more about our Master of Social Work programs or the PhD program and connect with the admissions team.

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