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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
- Apply before
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More details
- Online MSW Spring: November 2
- Off-campus Fall, Worcester Hybrid: June 1
Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
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
Disciplines
Social Work Sociology Liberal Arts View 544 other Masters in Social Work in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
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
Tuition Fee
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International
37838 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 37838 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
37838 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 37838 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Boston
1560 - 3239 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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