Overview

Key facts

The full-time Social Work program at Boston University includes two years of full-time study on the Charles River Campus in Boston. The usual program in the foundation year includes 27 semester credits in coursework and 6 semester credits in field education. The advanced-year program includes 24 semester credits in coursework and 8 semester credits in the field. To view sample full-time program plans, please visit Curriculum & Program Plans.

Part-Time Study

The school offers an extended part-time program on the Charles River Campus. Part-time students fulfill the degree requirements in either three years (plus summers) or four years (without summers). Students take two to three courses per semester.

The first year of part-time study consists of academic coursework only. (Most foundation courses offer a class section scheduled in the late afternoon and evening time blocks.) In subsequent years, two field placements are required in conjunction with the academic course curriculum. Students must have time available during the regular workweek for the field placement and coursework. Students must be available (during regular weekday hours) for 16 hours a week for their first field placement and 24 hours a week for their second placement. (For their second placement, students may choose the option in some field settings of a 16-hour/week placement for a full year.)

If there is sufficient interest (this fluctuates from year to year), part-time students who have had previous social work experience and for whom the plan is considered educationally sound may meet the requirements of the first field experience in a summer block placement after their first year.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Work

Social Welfare and Social Work

Social Work with Individuals and Families

Social Work Groups

Human Behavior Social Environment

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Foundation: 33 credits

Advanced: 32 credits

Online traditional track: 65 credits

Online advanced standing: 40–43 credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

National

$95 non-refundable application fee

Personal statement

Current résumé or CV

Three references

Transcripts

International

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

International Student Data Form (must be signed and dated)

Passport copy (and copies of any previous immigration documents you may have)

Financial documentation to demonstrate your ability to cover all costs of being a student at BU

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Tuition Fee

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International

39368 USD/year

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National

39368 USD/year

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In-State

39368 USD/year

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Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

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