School of Social Work

Our students, faculty, and alumni are changing lives through research and practice that prioritize equity, justice, and inclusion. Join them.

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#11

ranked school of social work (U.S. News & World Report)

100%

of master's students receive financial support

100%

of 2022 graduates found a job within one year of graduation

$8M

in grant expenditures (2022)

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Karen Bullock honored for work in hospice, palliative care

The Louise McMahon Ahearn Endowed Professor has won a major professional honor named for her one-time mentor.

This professor is evaluating the effectiveness of a novel program to help families avoid the trauma of eviction

Indrani Saran, an assistant professor of the practice, has been surveying families in the program for two years to assess its impact on housing stability and academic outcomes.

When she’s not helping students, she’s making quilts

Liz Cinquino, director of student services and advising, has been making quilts for more than 20 years. Her favorite ones will go on display in the Social Work Library in March.

12 tips to land the job you want

Cindy Snell, BCSSW’s director of Career Services and Alumni Relations, advises students to perfect their resumes, send thank-you notes after interviews, and take advantage of the resources available through her office.

Beth Chandler urges BCSSW community to harness the power of courage to create a more just, equitable society

“If you commit to doing one small act of courage a day, we will achieve the equitable community and world for which we aspire,” the president and CEO of YW Boston said at the School’s annual EJI Lecture & Distinguished Alumni Awards Celebration.

Doctoral candidate receives fellowship from the Grand Challenges for Social Work

Barbara Mendez Campos will use funding from the award to support her dissertation, which focuses on how Hispanic patients with dementia and their caregivers have experienced racism and discrimination in the U.S. healthcare system.

BCSSW partners with UNICEF USA to improve the health and well-being of migrants

Postdoctoral Researcher Maria Fernanda Garcia received a $50,000 fellowship from the non-governmental organization to address the barriers that young migrants face while trying to access social services.

BCSSW researcher receives $2.5M grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Assistant Professor Whitney Irie will use the funding to develop a research tool to assess the equitability of public health programs.

He wants to improve the mental health of Black youth

Ed-Dee G. Williams, a new assistant professor, is developing a virtual training program that will prepare Black youth with autism to discuss depression with their teachers and caregivers.

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Boston College School of Social Work

Reflect, discern, and grow—in the classroom and in the field.

The Boston College School of Social Work (BCSSW) is a global leader in social work education, dedicated to finding solutions to the pressing social issues of our time through pioneering practice and research. Grounded in Boston College’s 160-year tradition of service, BCSSW pursues the highest standards of intellectual rigor alongside a deep commitment to social justice, developing practitioners who think in new ways to improve the lives of others.

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The BC School of Social Work Difference

We do more than talk about inclusion—programs like our Black Leadership Initiative and Latinx Leadership Initiative are redefining diversity education and expanding access to opportunities for historically marginalized groups. 

Equity, Justice, and Inclusion

Students spend time in the field, working with real people. Our 1,000+ field placements—both locally and abroad—allow you to put your learning into practice, gain hands-on training, and form valuable relationships.

Real-world Training

Our faculty are recognized nationally and internationally for their research and practice. They draw on diverse disciplines—from social work and sociology to public health, epidemiology, and neuroscience—in their teaching and their work.

Research Expertise

Our Mission-driven Philosophy

A degree that serves others. A school that serves you. 

Do the work that matters most
At BCSSW, we believe social work is more than a career—it's a calling to listen to the needs of individuals and communities and create real change. 

Mission-driven
As a Jesuit, Catholic University, Boston College is rooted in a worldview that calls us to learn, search for truth, and live in service to others. 

Equity, Justice, and Inclusion
Our equity, justice, and inclusion initiative is committed to courageous conversations, strategies for dismantling racism, and an anti-oppressive social work practice. 

Life-long Network
Our supportive and inclusive culture begins on our campus and extends to our alumni network, where more than 9,000 BCSSW grads continue to uplift one another after graduation, offering career guidance and networking opportunities. 

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Gautam N. Yadama
“To solve the most intractable problems of our day—and of tomorrow—we must draw upon a diversity of disciplines and partner with those who actually experience the problems. Only then can we create and scale up appropriate evidence-based interventions.”
Gautam N. Yadama, Dean, Boston College School of Social Work

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