1918
originally founded as part of BU School of Religious and Social Work
Top 4%
ranked by U.S. News & World Report out of 298 graduate social work schools
10,000+
global alumni network
926
degree candidates
Our School
Our mission is to develop dynamic and diverse social work practitioners, leaders, and scholars through rigorous teaching, innovative research, and transformative community engagement.
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Strategic Plan
In 2020 we announced a new Strategic Plan for Boston University School of Social Work. Developed over the course of one year by an inclusive and representative group of stakeholders, this plan defines our core purpose, our three core values, and seven strategic imperatives that will guide BUSSW. These imperatives capture who we are as a school, dedicated to becoming a global model in social, economic, racial, gender, and climate justice transformation.
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Earn Your Master of Social Work
Explore our top-ranked MSW degree and find program options, majors, and degree tracks that match your career goals.
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