Graduate Prerequisites: Required of all students. The goal of this introductory course is to develop the student's ability to use and engage in both quantitative and qualitative research in order to inform and evaluate their own social work practice. The course addresses key research concepts and procedures such as hypothesis formulation, measurement, sampling, research design, and data collection. The course also examines ethical issues in the conduct of social research, including informed consent, anonymity and confidentiality, culturally sensitive research methods, and the NASW Code of Ethics.
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| A2 |
Delva |
SSW 121 |
R 6:30 pm-8:15 pm |
CHARLES RIVER CAMPUS.Required Course |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| O1 |
Davis |
|
U 7:00 pm-8:00 pm |
ONLINE COURSE. Live Classroom is EST. Charles River Campus and Off-Campus students seeking permission to join this section can email sswolp@bu.edu. |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| O2 |
Davis |
|
U 8:15 pm-9:15 pm |
ONLINE COURSE. Live Classroom is EST. Charles River Campus and Off-Campus students seeking permission to join this section can email sswolp@bu.edu. |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| O4 |
Davis |
|
M 7:30 pm-8:30 pm |
ONLINE COURSE. Live Classroom is EST. Charles River Campus and Off-Campus students seeking permission to join this section can email sswolp@bu.edu. |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| A1 |
Davis |
EPC 203 |
M 12:20 pm-2:05 pm |
CHARLES RIVER CAMPUS SECTION. Required Course |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| A2 |
Taylor |
SSW 119 |
T 6:30 pm-8:15 pm |
CHARLES RIVER CAMPUS SECTION. Required Course |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| A3 |
Taylor |
SSW 119 |
W 10:10 am-11:55 am |
CHARLES RIVER CAMPUS SECTION. Required Course |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| A4 |
Delva |
SSW 119 |
F 4:30 pm-6:15 pm |
CHARLES RIVER CAMPUS SECTION. Required Course |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| A5 |
Farelo |
CAS B27 |
S 9:00 am-10:45 am |
CHARLES RIVER CAMPUS SECTION. Required Course |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| A6 |
Farelo |
MUG 203 |
M 4:30 pm-6:15 pm |
CHARLES RIVER CAMPUS SECTION. Required Course |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| O1 |
Hahm |
|
U 7:00 pm-8:00 pm |
ONLINE COURSE. Live Classroom is EST. Charles River Campus and Off-Campus students seeking permission to join this section can email sswolp@bu.edu. |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| O2 |
Hahm |
|
U 8:15 pm-9:15 pm |
ONLINE COURSE. Live Classroom is EST. Charles River Campus and Off-Campus students seeking permission to join this section can email sswolp@bu.edu. |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| O3 |
Hahm |
|
M 7:00 pm-8:00 pm |
ONLINE COURSE. Live Classroom is EST. Charles River Campus and Off-Campus students seeking permission to join this section can email sswolp@bu.edu. |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| O4 |
Hahm |
|
M 8:00 pm-9:00 pm |
ONLINE COURSE. Live Classroom is EST. Charles River Campus and Off-Campus students seeking permission to join this section can email sswolp@bu.edu. |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| W1 |
Warfield |
|
T 4:00 pm-8:00 pm |
Worcester Hybrid Program Section |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| Y1 |
Little |
|
ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am |
Fall River Section |
Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.
