{"id":72526,"date":"2025-07-15T15:13:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T20:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/?post_type=bu-program-page&#038;p=72526"},"modified":"2026-05-05T16:53:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T20:53:37","slug":"worcester-hybrid-program","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/degree-program\/msw\/worcester-hybrid-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Worcester Hybrid Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What makes the Worcester Hybrid Program right for you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>Designed to fit your busy schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Enjoy a part-time pace where you take one class at a time over seven weeks and two classes per semester, allowing you to focus on a single topic and fully immerse yourself in the material.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Be part of small, intimate classes with no more than 15-25 students per course section and take classes with the same student group (cohort), building supportive connections with your peers while learning from their lived experiences; then&nbsp;shift to online courses for greater flexibility during your practicum.<\/li><li>You&#8217;ll have one-on-one professional advising from our staff to help you find a field placement close to you. <\/li><li>More than half of our students find a job through their practicum placements.<\/li><li>Conveniently&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/about\/plan-your-visit\/off-campus-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\">located at College of the Holy Cross<\/a>&nbsp;in Worcester, Mass.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>Top-ranked education &amp; career advancement&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>You&#8217;ll&nbsp;have the same top-ranked BU academic&nbsp;experience as the Boston program at a location close to home.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Learn&nbsp;from&nbsp;world-renowned BU faculty who are accessible and supportive.&nbsp;<\/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>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<\/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\">\n<a class=\"bup-program-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/degree-program\/msw\/tracks-majors\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Choose from Two 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<\/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, and Families<br \/>\n\u2022 Trauma, Violence, and 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>You\u2019ll have a professionally guided placement process with access to our large network of Worcester field agency partners &amp; 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\/2026\/01\/WEB_SSW_Magazine_Portraits_262-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"students in classroom\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2026\/01\/WEB_SSW_Magazine_Portraits_262-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2026\/01\/WEB_SSW_Magazine_Portraits_262-1.jpg 650w, \/https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2026\/01\/WEB_SSW_Magazine_Portraits_262-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2026\/01\/WEB_SSW_Magazine_Portraits_262-1.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2026\/01\/WEB_SSW_Magazine_Portraits_262-1.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\/student-life\/off-campus-experience\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Worcester Experience<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"bup-program-card__details\">\n<section class=\"bup-program-card__details-content\">\n<p>Take classes on the picturesque campus of the College of Holy Cross, then shift to online learning with a highly interactive and dynamic web-based experience.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"bup-program-card \nhas-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\">\n<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>Our Student Services teams are here for you. Providing personalized attention and the guidance you need to succeed academically, personally, and professionally.<\/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\">Worcester Hybrid 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\">&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Summer<\/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><\/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\">&#8211;<\/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 9 semesters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Advanced Standing<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Human Service Experience (HSE)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">65 credits \u00b7 9 semesters<\/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><strong>Costs<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$800 per credit in-person; $998 per credit online<\/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\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Financial Aid<\/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<ul id=\"block-db1b985e-181a-4cc6-a66d-87d2049c8a30\"><li>Our&nbsp;curriculum emphasizes ethics, populations-at-risk, and social and economic justice, which are integrated throughout your foundation courses and advanced&nbsp;elective courses.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Semesters 1-4:&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;attend classes in-person in Worcester on Tuesdays (4-9 pm) where you will build a strong peer community and receive individualized attention from faculty and staff.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Semesters 5-9:&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;shift to online classes and continue to be supported by the dedicated Worcester program team for academics and practicum placements.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Complete 1 or 2 placements (depending upon your track) within or near your geographic area in Central Mass. <\/li><li>Foundational courses include Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Racial Justice, Social Welfare Policy, Social Work Research, Social Work Practice with Groups, Communities and Organizations: Analysis and Intervention, and Social Work Practice Ethics.&nbsp;<\/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 current research initiatives.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/ssw\/programs\/\" target=\"_blank\">BU Bulletin<\/a> for more detailed information on courses and requirements.<\/p>\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\">Cohort Learning Model<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>You\u2019ll participate in a part-time cohort model, a student-centered shared learning experience designed for working professionals who want to advance in their&nbsp;careers&nbsp;or change careers entirely. You&#8217;ll take all of your foundational classes as a tight-knit group, developing strong collegial relationships that can last a lifetime.<\/li><li>Your fellow students are often successful professionals already employed in social work-related positions or other diverse fields, such as business or education. Others may bring rich life experience as parents or the fresh thinking of a recent undergraduate.&nbsp; Those varied perspectives make the classroom experience a rich and robust one.<\/li><li>You\u2019ll also build a local network of professional relationships that will benefit you as you seek career development and professional advancement.<\/li><\/ul>\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\">The Online Learning Community<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nThe online portion of your MSW program takes place semesters 5-9.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coursework can be accessed online anytime, day or night.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll attend weekly, required Live Classroom sessions held on Sunday or Monday evenings for 1 to 1.5 hours a week.\n<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll register for these sessions in advance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nYou\u2019ll interact with our faculty and other students through a user-friendly, web-based learning portal that provides a rich learning experience that includes: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Online lectures<\/li>\n<li>Simulations<\/li>\n<li>Videos<\/li>\n<li>Audio<\/li>\n<li>Interactive animations<\/li>\n<li>Discussion boards<\/li>\n<li>Weekly Live Classroom sessions with your cohort<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nOur faculty and staff are available and committed to providing you with a high-quality online educational experience.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"bu-testimonial-list bu-testimonial-count-1 \">\n\t\t\n<figure class=\"bu-testimonial id-76684\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"bu-testimonial-photo\">\n\t\t\t<img width=\"600\" height=\"299\" src=\"\/ssw\/files\/2019\/12\/WEB_SSW_Magazine_Portraits_279-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-bu-testimonial-thumb size-bu-testimonial-thumb\" alt=\"image of Worcester campus\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2019\/12\/WEB_SSW_Magazine_Portraits_279-2.jpg 6417w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2019\/12\/WEB_SSW_Magazine_Portraits_279-2-650x324.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2019\/12\/WEB_SSW_Magazine_Portraits_279-2-768x383.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2019\/12\/WEB_SSW_Magazine_Portraits_279-2-1024x510.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<blockquote class=\"bu-testimonial-quote\">\n\t\t<p>I am able to get a degree from an incredible school while still living in Worcester \u2013 a city that I love dearly and which has a very high need for social workers.<\/p>\n\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"bu-testimonial-attribute\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"bu-testimonial-attribute-name\">\n\t\t\t\tChanning B.\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/why-i-chose-the-bussw-worcester-hybrid-program\/\" class=\"bu-testimonial-button button-primary\">Read More<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Choose from Two Tracks<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you are enrolled in one track, you are not able to switch to another track. Please note, if you are you interested in the Advanced Standing Track, it is only offered through our Online and On-Campus Programs.<\/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>2 field internships, totaling 14 credits<\/li>\n<li>Year One: Foundation theory courses <\/li>\n<li>Year Two: Foundation methods courses in combination with a foundation year field internship<\/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>A single extended advanced field internship for students with 2+ years of supervised human services experience plus a capstone project, totaling 14 credits<\/li>\n<li>Year One: Foundation theory courses <\/li>\n<li>Year Two: Foundation methods courses in combination with the start of an advanced field internship<\/li>\n<li>Year Three: Advanced curriculum courses while completing your field experience and a capstone project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"bu-testimonial-list bu-testimonial-count-1 \">\n\t\t\n<figure class=\"bu-testimonial id-75035\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"bu-testimonial-photo\">\n\t\t\t<img width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"\/ssw\/files\/2026\/01\/2019-05-13-BU-SSW_0915-1-e1768430922844-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-bu-testimonial-thumb size-bu-testimonial-thumb\" alt=\"Worcester Hybrid Program Professor Speaking at a lecturn\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2026\/01\/2019-05-13-BU-SSW_0915-1-e1768430922844-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2026\/01\/2019-05-13-BU-SSW_0915-1-e1768430922844-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2026\/01\/2019-05-13-BU-SSW_0915-1-e1768430922844-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2026\/01\/2019-05-13-BU-SSW_0915-1-e1768430922844-710x710.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/files\/2026\/01\/2019-05-13-BU-SSW_0915-1-e1768430922844-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<blockquote class=\"bu-testimonial-quote\">\n\t\t<p>The best part is that most of these students have grown up in the Worcester area. They know the community; they know the systems.<\/p>\n\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/staking-a-claim-in-worcester\/\" class=\"bu-testimonial-button button-primary\">Learn More<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\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>Join a global network of 10,000 alumni nationwide to help support your career after graduation.<\/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\/resources\/current-msw\/career\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>Interested in our On-Campus or Online Program? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/degree-program\/msw\/msw-programs\/\">Learn more here.<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\" bu-callout aligncenter\"><\/p>\n<h2>Take the Next Step<\/h2>\n<h4>The application for Fall 2026 entry to the Worcester Hybrid Program is open now.<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/admissions-financial-aid\/connect\/\" class=\"cta-button\">Connect with Admissions<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/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\">News about our off-campus locations in Bedford, Fall River and Cape Cod<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nFor 40 years, we brought the BU School of Social Work MSW program to students throughout Massachusetts in a part-time format designed to fit a working adult\u2019s busy schedule in satellite locations in Bedford, Fall River and Cape Cod.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, due to significant changes in the higher education landscape, declining enrollments in these locations, and the increasing preference for online education, will not be accepting new applications as of Fall 2025 for those locations.  We are proud of the community impact and partnerships we created for more than 3 decades and will continue those connections through our local field\/practicum internships. 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