The Master of Social Work/Master of Education (MSW/EdM) in either Special Education or Educational Leadership & Policy Studies provides opportunities for students to develop skills in both professional areas and take leadership in designing and administering creative direct service and programmatic responses to the changing needs of schools, families, and communities. Boston University offers the MSW/EdM dual degree programs through Wheelock College of Education & Human Development and the School of Social Work.
The Boston University dual degree program is one of only a few in the country that combines social work and education. Students concentrate in Special Education (which includes behavioral and mental health) or Educational Leadership at BU Wheelock, or in Clinical or Macro Social Work at SSW. Graduates of the dual degree program are uniquely positioned to tackle challenges facing communities through multiple lenses and approaches that integrate practices and perspectives from our two fields.
The dual degree program in Social Work & Education prepare leaders who have a rich understanding of work with families and can also design and administer creative programmatic responses to the changing needs of schools and communities. Applicants are encouraged to apply to both programs simultaneously and to begin their studies at the BU School of Social Work.
Dates & Deadlines
Spring & Fall 2025
Aug 15, 2024
Application Opens
Spring 2025 Semester
Dec 15, 2024
Application Deadline
Fall 2025 Semester
Jan 15, 2025
Deadline to Receive Priority Scholarship Consideration
Fall 2025 Semester
Aug 1, 2025
Application Closes
Faculty Coordinators
Boston University faculty in Social Work and at BU Wheelock work together to coordinate the dual degree program and to advise students on their path through the degree. Jointly, we have expertise in mental health, educational leadership, systems change, and special education.
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Jennifer Greif Green
Professor
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Jeffrey M. Young
Program Director, Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
Master Lecturer
Nina Aronoff, Clinical Associate Professor, School of Social Work
Career Outcomes
Boston University’s dual degree program in Social Work & Education prepares students as leaders in designing and administering creative direct service and programmatic responses to the changing needs of schools, families, and communities. Graduates are successful in professional roles in a variety of settings.
- Early intervention programs
- After-school programs
- Community-based mental health with children and families
- School social work
- School administration
- Program design and leadership, advocacy and policy development at the local, state, and federal levels.
More information about the Dual Degree in Social Work & Education
Field-Based Experiences
Fieldwork placements are required for students seeking teaching or school administrator licensure. Practicums are completed through the School of Social Work.
Licensure
Teacher licensure in Special Education or school administration may also be obtained with additional coursework beyond that which is required for the MSW/EdM.
Graduate Admissions
Learn more about our MSW/EdM in Special Education or Educational Leadership & Policy Studies dual degree program. Get information about application requirements and deadlines, as well as financial assistance. And sign up for one of our upcoming information sessions.