Overview

The Macro Social Work program offered by Boston University encompasses a broad range of knowledge and skills that enable practitioners to lead and contribute to highly performing public and private sector organizations that address critical social issues with diverse populations.

Through coursework, field education, and supplementary programs, students learn theory and develop cross-cutting skills in community organizing, human services management, and planning and program development. Students and faculty focus together on understanding and working to overcome racism and intersecting oppressions based on gender, class, sexual orientation, identity, ability, and other social factors.

Key facts

Specific learning opportunities include development of skills in: systems thinking, community needs and asset assessment, outreach and recruitment, power analysis, community development, direct action, supervision, financial management, strategic planning, leadership development, meeting facilitation, community-based participatory research, evaluation, proposal writing, advocacy, lobbying, coalition building, bargaining and negotiating, conflict resolution, public speaking, social marketing, media relations, and other topics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Services Management

Community Organizing

Planning and Program Development

Seminar: Community Planning

Strategic Management
Social Work

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-12 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Foundation Year Program: 27 semester credits in coursework and 6 in field education.
Advanced Year Program: 24 semester credits in coursework and 8 in the field.

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology Liberal Arts View 583 other Masters in Social Work in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

$95 non-refundable application fee: Paid by credit card when submitting your application electronically

Personal statement: 3-4 pages, double-spaced

Current résumé or CV

Three references: One reference is required from a faculty member or advisor if you are currently in school, and/or from a supervisor if you are working

Transcripts: Transcripts should include all previous undergraduate and, if applicable, graduate academic institutions, including study abroad transcripts

Phone or Skype interview: May be required for Online Program and international student applicants

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

39368 USD / year

≈ 39368 USD / year
Out-of-State

39368 USD / year

≈ 39368 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

39368 USD / year

≈ 39368 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

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