{"id":72522,"date":"2025-07-15T15:05:18","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T20:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/?post_type=bu-program-page&#038;p=72522"},"modified":"2026-04-06T10:49:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T14:49:05","slug":"online","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/degree-program\/msw\/online\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left\">What makes the Online MSW right for you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>Designed to fit your busy schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Be part of small, intimate classes with no more than 15-25 students per course section.<\/li><li>Take classes with the same student group (cohort), building supportive connections with your peers, while learning from their lived experiences.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Take courses in a convenient online format via a mix of self-paced coursework and weekly Live Classroom online sessions.<\/li><li>You\u2019ll 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-left\">Top-ranked education &amp; career advancement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>You&#8217;ll&nbsp;get the same top-ranked BU academic experience as the Boston program from the comfort of your home.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Learn&nbsp;from&nbsp;experienced professors and lecturers who bring cutting-edge research into the online classroom, and are engaged, accessible and supportive.<\/li><li>Dynamic class content&nbsp;features online lectures, simulations, videos, audio, interactive animations, and discussion boards.<\/li><li>More than half of our students find a job through their placements.<\/li><li>Prepare for social work licensure, as specified by your state of residence, through our courses and workshops; over 90% of BUSSW graduates pass on their first try.&nbsp;<\/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\n\n\n<h2>Program Options<\/h2>\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 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\/25-1199-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\"><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 from Three Track Options<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"bup-program-card__details\">\n<section class=\"bup-program-card__details-content\">\n<p>\u2022 Traditional Track<br \/>\n\u2022 Human Service Experience Track<br \/>\n\u2022 Advanced Standing<\/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\">\n<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\"><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>Our national network of 2000+ field agencies provides you with hands-on field internships close to home, all set up through our professionally guided placement process.<\/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\/2026\/01\/iStock-1300822108-e1769036514317.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"woman of color looking at laptop screen\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"\/ssw\/files\/2026\/01\/iStock-1300822108-e1769036514317.jpg 768w, \/ssw\/files\/2026\/01\/iStock-1300822108-e1769036514317.jpg 650w, \/ssw\/files\/2026\/01\/iStock-1300822108-e1769036514317.jpg 1024w, \/ssw\/files\/2026\/01\/iStock-1300822108-e1769036514317.jpg 1536w, \/ssw\/files\/2026\/01\/iStock-1300822108-e1769036514317.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\/online-experience\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Online Experience<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"bup-program-card__details\">\n<section class=\"bup-program-card__details-content\">\n<p>The web-based Live Classroom platform brings you a highly interactive experience \u2014 a key aspect of every course in our Online Program. Course content includes online lectures, videos, interactive animations, discussion boards, electronic portfolios, and more.<\/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\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\">Online Program 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\">Part-Time<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Admissions<\/strong><\/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><\/tr><tr><td>Spring<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Summer<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tracks<\/strong><\/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><\/tr><tr><td>Advanced Standing<\/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\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Credits &amp; Length<\/strong><\/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 3-4 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Advanced Standing<\/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\">65 credits \u00b7 2.5 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Majors<\/strong><\/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><\/tr><tr><td>Macro Practice<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Minor<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Optional Macro Practice<\/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><\/tr><tr><td>Aging<\/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><\/tr><tr><td>Children, Youth &amp; Families<\/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><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Field Placements<\/strong><\/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><\/tr><tr><td>Human Service Experience (HSE)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Advanced Standing<\/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\">$1,261 per credit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Financial Support<\/strong><\/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\">&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Financial Aid<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<\/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<ul><li>Our&nbsp;curriculum emphasizes ethics, populations-at-risk, and social and economic justice.<\/li><li>The Online Program can typically be completed in 6\u20139 consecutive semesters, depending on your track. <\/li><li>Coursework can be accessed online anytime, day or night, through the&nbsp;BU Online Campus portal.<\/li><li>Weekly, required Live Classroom sessions are held for 1 to 1.5 hours a week on Sunday and Monday evenings. You&#8217;ll register for these sessions in advance. Check out an online course demo&nbsp;here.<\/li><li>First year: coursework with weekly required Live Classroom sessions; 1 course at a time for 7 weeks; 2 courses per semester<\/li><li>Second year: 2 courses per semester; plus 1 or 2 practicum internships (depending on your track) within or near your geographic area.<\/li><li>The instructors for all of your courses are part of the BUSSW faculty and are committed to providing leadership, mentorship, and sharing their&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;and research initiatives.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Additional resources for online students are offered by the University&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/student-resources\/\">BU Virtual team.<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5>Visit the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/ssw\/programs\/\" target=\"_blank\">BU Bulletin<\/a>&nbsp;for more detailed information on courses and requirements.&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column video\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"responsive-video responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Online MSW Program: The Student Experience\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jM513_bZIxk?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center text\">\n<h3>The Online MSW Student Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hear from&nbsp;Atlanta-based Carmetra J. (SSW&#8217;18) about her Online MSW experience.<\/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\/student-life\/online-experience\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Choose from Three Tracks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note:&nbsp;If you would like to change tracks, this needs to be done during the application phase and prior to the application deadline. Unfortunately, you cannot transfer to another campus (ex: on-campus to online campus) to change tracks once you are enrolled in the program.<\/p>\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\">Traditional Track<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consists of 65 credits which can be completed in 3 years over 9 semesters (fall, spring, and summer).<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ll take foundation and advanced courses online and attend weekly required Live Classroom sessions held Sunday or Monday nights.<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ll complete 2 field internships for a total of 1,200 hours in the field (14)credits,<br \/>\n480 hours in the foundation placement, 720 hours in advanced placement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\">Human Service Experience Track<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open to applicants with a minimum of 2 years of full-time supervised human services experience.<\/li>\n<li>Consists of 65 credits which can be completed in 3 years over the course of 9 semesters (fall, spring, and summer). <\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ll take foundation and advanced courses online and attend weekly required Live Classroom sessions held Sunday or Monday nights.<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ll complete a single 1,000-hour field internship (12 credits) and a 2-credit field education capstone project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\">Advanced Standing Track<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open to applicants with an undergraduate social work degree from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The undergraduate social work degree must have been earned within 6 years of entry into the program.<\/li>\n<li>Consists of 43 credits (or 40 credits if you pass the Research 1 Waiver Exam) which can be completed over 6 consecutive semesters (no additional transfer credits will be accepted toward the MSW degree).<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ll enroll in courses online and attend weekly required Live Classroom sessions held Sunday or Monday nights.<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ll complete a single advanced 1,000-hour (10 credits) field internship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\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\/25-1198-SSW1-067-1024x683.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1198-SSW1-067-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Faculty and staff having a discussion\" class=\"wp-image-73729 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1198-SSW1-067-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1198-SSW1-067-650x433.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1198-SSW1-067-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1198-SSW1-067-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2025\/10\/25-1198-SSW1-067-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3>Career Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take advantage of our Career Resources team. 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