{"id":72520,"date":"2025-07-15T15:02:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T20:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/?post_type=bu-program-page&#038;p=72520"},"modified":"2026-04-21T14:36:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T18:36:09","slug":"on-campus-msw","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/degree-program\/msw\/on-campus-msw\/","title":{"rendered":"On-Campus Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center\">What Makes the On-Campus Program Right for You?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Make your degree your own<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Study full- or part-time with student peers, building supportive connections while learning from their lived experiences.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Customize your degree to fit your interests and educational background.<\/li><li>Enjoy a vibrant campus conveniently located in Boston, an intellectual hub and a nexus for cutting-edge innovation.<\/li><li>Join a top research university that offers a range of resources including research centers, libraries, events, lectures, and health &amp; wellness options.<\/li><li>You&#8217;ll have one-on-one professional advising from BUSSW staff to help you find an internship close to you.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Top-ranked education &amp; career advancement&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Learn&nbsp;from&nbsp;experienced professors and lecturers who bring cutting-edge research into the classroom, and are engaged, accessible and supportive.<\/li><li>Prepare for your social work licensure through courses and workshops; over 90% of BUSSW graduates pass on their first try.&nbsp;<\/li><li>More than half of our students find a job through their practicum placements.<\/li><li>Fully accredited by the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cswe.org\/Accreditation\" target=\"_blank\">Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)<\/a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cihe.neasc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">New England Association of Schools and Colleges<\/a>&nbsp;(NEASC).<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Program Options<\/h1>\n\n\n<aside class=\"related-content bup-related-programs animated\">\n<ul class=\"related-content__list bup-related-programs-list bup-related-programs-layout-grid\">\n<li class=\"bup-program-card \n\t\t\t\thas-featured-image has-excerpt \t\t\t\t\">\n<div class=\"bup-program-card__content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"bup-program-card__content\">\n<div class=\"bup-program-card__title-wrap\">\n<figure class=\"bup-program-card__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1199-SSW2-103-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Students in a classroom\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1199-SSW2-103-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1199-SSW2-103-650x433.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1199-SSW2-103-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1199-SSW2-103-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1199-SSW2-103-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"bup-program-card__title\">\n<a class=\"bup-program-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/degree-program\/msw\/tracks-majors\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Choose from Two Majors<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"bup-program-card__details\">\n<section class=\"bup-program-card__details-content\">\n<p>\u2022 Clinical Practice with Optional Macro Minor<br \/>\n\u2022 Macro Practice<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"bup-program-card has-featured-image has-excerpt\">\n<div class=\"bup-program-card__content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"bup-program-card__content\">\n<div class=\"bup-program-card__title-wrap\">\n<figure class=\"bup-program-card__image\">\n<img width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1198-SSW1-045-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Faculty and students having a chat on campus\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1198-SSW1-045-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1198-SSW1-045-650x433.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1198-SSW1-045-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1198-SSW1-045-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1198-SSW1-045-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"bup-program-card__title\"><a class=\"bup-program-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/degree-program\/msw\/tracks-majors\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Choose Your Track<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"bup-program-card__details\">\n<section class=\"bup-program-card__details-content\">\n<p>\u2022 Full-Time students can choose between two tracks: Traditional Track or Advanced Standing&nbsp;<br \/>\n\u2022 Part-time students can choose between Traditional Track, Advanced Standing and the Human Service Experience (HSE) Track<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"bup-program-card has-featured-image has-excerpt\">\n<div class=\"bup-program-card__content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"bup-program-card__content\">\n<div class=\"bup-program-card__title-wrap\">\n<figure class=\"bup-program-card__image\">\n<img width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1199-SSW2-047-1536x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Faculty and staff having a meeting with a cup of coffee\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1199-SSW2-047-1536x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1199-SSW2-047-1536x1024.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1199-SSW2-047-1536x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1199-SSW2-047-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1199-SSW2-047-1536x1024.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"bup-program-card__title\"><a class=\"bup-program-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/degree-program\/msw\/specializations\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore Specializations<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"bup-program-card__details\">\n<section class=\"bup-program-card__details-content\">\n<p>\u2022 Aging<br \/>\n\u2022 Behavioral Health<br \/>\n\u2022 Children, Youth &amp; Families<br \/>\n\u2022 Trauma, Violence &amp; Justice<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"bup-program-card has-featured-image has-excerpt\">\n<div class=\"bup-program-card__content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"bup-program-card__content\">\n<div class=\"bup-program-card__title-wrap\">\n<figure class=\"bup-program-card__image\">\n<img width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1199-SSW2-085-2048x1366.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Faculty and staff having a meeting with a cup of coffee\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1199-SSW2-085-2048x1366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1199-SSW2-085-2048x1366.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1199-SSW2-085-2048x1366.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1199-SSW2-085-2048x1366.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1199-SSW2-085-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"bup-program-card__title\">\n<a class=\"bup-program-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/degree-program\/msw\/field-education\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Practicum Education<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"bup-program-card__details\">\n<section class=\"bup-program-card__details-content\">\n<p>Practicum education (field) internships offer you hands-on experience with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"bup-program-card has-featured-image has-excerpt\">\n<div class=\"bup-program-card__content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"bup-program-card__content\">\n<div class=\"bup-program-card__title-wrap\">\n<figure class=\"bup-program-card__image\">\n<img width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2018\/10\/11-4287-MOONRISE-041a-2048x1363.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Faculty and staff having a meeting with a cup of coffee\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2018\/10\/11-4287-MOONRISE-041a-2048x1363.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2018\/10\/11-4287-MOONRISE-041a-2048x1363.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2018\/10\/11-4287-MOONRISE-041a-2048x1363.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2018\/10\/11-4287-MOONRISE-041a-2048x1363.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2018\/10\/11-4287-MOONRISE-041a-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"bup-program-card__title\"><a class=\"bup-program-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/student-life\/boston-msw-experience\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Boston Experience<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"bup-program-card__details\">\n<section class=\"bup-program-card__details-content\">\n<p>Just steps from downtown Boston, you\u2019ll thrive in a city known for leading change in health, education, and nonprofits.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"bup-program-card has-featured-image has-excerpt\">\n<div class=\"bup-program-card__content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"bup-program-card__content\">\n<div class=\"bup-program-card__title-wrap\">\n<figure class=\"bup-program-card__image\">\n<img width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"\/ssw\/files\/2026\/02\/25-1198-SSW1-022.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Faculty and staff of color talking\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"\/ssw\/files\/2026\/02\/25-1198-SSW1-022.jpg 768w, \/ssw\/files\/2026\/02\/25-1198-SSW1-022.jpg 650w, \/ssw\/files\/2026\/02\/25-1198-SSW1-022.jpg 1024w, \/ssw\/files\/2026\/02\/25-1198-SSW1-022.jpg 1536w, \/ssw\/files\/2026\/02\/25-1198-SSW1-022.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"bup-program-card__title\"><a class=\"bup-program-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/degree-program\/msw\/meet-the-student-services-team\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Services<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"bup-program-card__details\">\n<section class=\"bup-program-card__details-content\">\n<p>Providing everything from academic advising to curriculum support and resources for study skills, our Student Services teams are here for you, offering the guidance you need to succeed.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1199-SSW2-040-1024x683.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1199-SSW2-040-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Student and faculty having a discussion on campus\" class=\"wp-image-73787 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1199-SSW2-040-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1199-SSW2-040-650x433.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1199-SSW2-040-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1199-SSW2-040-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1199-SSW2-040-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3>Three Dual Degree Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Social Work and Public Policy<br>\u2022 Social Work and Education<br>\u2022 Social Work and Theology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/degree-program\/msw\/dual-degrees\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">On-Campus MSW at a Glance<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Full-Time<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Part-Time<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Admissions<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fall<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2713<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spring<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Summer<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tracks<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Traditional Track<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2713<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Advanced Standing<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2713<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Human Service Experience (HSE)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Credits &amp; Length<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Traditional Track<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">65 credits \u00b7 2 years<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">65 credits \u00b7 3-4 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Advanced Standing<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">40-43 credits \u00b7 1 year<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">65 credits \u00b7 3-4 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Human Service Experience (HSE)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">65 credits \u00b7 2.5 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Majors<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Clinical Practice<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2713<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Macro Practice<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2713<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Minors<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Optional Macro Minor<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Specializations<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aging<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2713<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Behavioral Health<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2713<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Children, Youth &amp; Families<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2713<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trauma, Violence &amp; Justice<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2713<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Field Placements<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Traditional Track<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Advanced Standing<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Costs<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$40,352 per year<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$1,261 per credit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Financial Support<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scholarships<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2713<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Financial Aid<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2713<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Program Highlights<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>On-Campus Full-Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>You\u2019ll typically fulfill the degree requirements in two years. <\/li><li>Your first year (foundation year), includes 27-semester credits in coursework and 6 in practicum (field) education.<\/li><li>Your second year (advanced year), includes 24-semester credits in coursework and 8 in practicum (field).<\/li><li>You\u2019ll also take advanced Clinical or Macro Practice courses that correspond to your major during your advanced practicum placement.<\/li><li>Featured courses include Communities &amp; Organization, Introduction to Social Work Clinical Practice, Human Behavior, Social Welfare Policy, and Research. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>On-Campus Part-Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4>Traditional Track<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>For part-time traditional track students, you&#8217;ll fulfill the degree requirements in either three years (with summers) or four years (without summers).<\/li><li>You&#8217;ll take two to three courses per semester.<\/li><li>Your first year (foundation year), consists of academic coursework only. 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