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The programs of the Boston University School of Social Work are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. We offer Charles River Campus programs (full-time, part-time, and advanced standing); Off-Campus part-time programs; and a part-time Online Program.

Full-Time Study

The full-time program 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.

Off-Campus Program Structure

The SSW Off-Campus Program offers three options to complete the MSW degree, depending on educational background:

Traditional MSW Track (TT): The Traditional Track can be completed in 8 consecutive semesters and consists of 65 credits and 2 field internships.

Human Service Experience (HSE) Track: Applicants who have a minimum of two years of human services experience supervised by a master’s-level practitioner may apply to be considered for the Human Service Experience (HSE) Track. This option can be completed in 8 semesters and consists of 65 credits and a single field internship.

Advanced Standing Track: The Advanced Standing Track is for applicants with an undergraduate social work degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. This option can be completed in 6 semesters and consists of 40–43 credits and a single field internship. (This option is available at the Bedford and Fall River campuses.)

Online Program Structure

The SSW Online Program offers three options to complete the MSW degree:

Traditional MSW Track (TT): The Traditional Track can be completed in 9 consecutive semesters and consists of 65 credits and 2 field internships.

Human Service Experience (HSE) Track: Applicants who have a minimum of two years of human services experience working under a master’s-level supervisor may apply to be considered for this track. This option can be completed in 9 semesters and consists of 65 credits and a single field internship.

Advanced Standing Track: The Advanced Standing Track is for applicants with an undergraduate social work degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. This option can be completed in 6 semesters and consists of 40–43 credits and a single field internship