Academics

Grounded in real-world practice, our programs prepare you to empower vulnerable communities, change the lives of individuals with mental illness, and conduct research that enhances our understanding of global challenges.

Academic Programs

Choose a specialized practice

Clinical

In clinical social work you relieve individual suffering for people with mental, emotional, or behavioral challenges.

 

Macro

In macro social work you focus on changing the external environment to alleviate suffering.

Choose a field of practice

Fields of Pratice

Children, Youth & Families
Global Practice
Health
Latinx Communities
Mental Health
Older Adults & Families

Customize your learning experience 

Flexibility

Study full-time and finish in 3 years

Study part-time and finish in 4 years

 

Optional Certificates

Advanced Research 
Child Welfare 
Latinx Leadership 
Leaders for Equity and Justice in the Workplace 
Neuroscience & Social Work 
Policy & Community Organizing 
Refugees & Immigrants 
School Social Work   
Trauma

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Dual Degree Programs

Combine your MSW with a JD, MBA, or MA in Theology & Ministry

Dual Degrees

 

At a Glance

Designed as a 4-year program

You'll spend two years gaining research skills, 
then two years conducting independent scholarly research.

Individualized Support

Work alongside a faculty mentor
who shares similar research interests

 

 

Five Areas of Focus

Research
Teaching
Research Focus
Communication & Presentation Skills
Theory

PhD Program Details

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BC School of Social Work, in collaboration with Continuing Education, offers a series of workshops three times a year—in spring, summer, and fall—for new and experienced social workers looking to earn CEUs to maintain their license.

Fall 2021 Workshops

Week 1: October 25 - 29, 2021

Week 2: November 15 - 19, 2021

Week 3: December 8, 2021

Groundbreaking Approaches to Equity 

Latinx Leadership Initiative

The LLI develops leaders equipped to work with the Latinx community on sustainable solutions for complex problems.

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Black Leadership Initiative

This initiative supports, develops, and prepares MSW-level practitioners to address issues faced by the Black community.

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Leaders for Equity and Justice in the Workplace

This new certificate program (launched Fall 2021) prepares students to direct EJI programs at colleges, public agencies, and companies in the private sector.

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By the Numbers

1:10

Faculty-student ratio

570

Master's students

22

PhD students

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Strong partnerships, flexibility, proximity, and care are what makes our field experience program the best in the country.
 

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Strong partnerships, flexibility, proximity, and care are what makes our field experience program the best in the country.
 

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