Equity, Justice & Inclusion
John T. Butler, S.J., Haub Vice President for the Division of Mission and Ministry at 51²è¹Ý, urged social workers to pay close attention to the world around them, reflect on their experiences, and then act out of love to address the problems they’ve witnessed.
#8
ranked school of social work (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)
100%
of master's students receive financial support
1,000+
field agency partners
$10M
in grant expenditures (2024)
Reflect, discern, and grow—in the classroom and in the field.
The Boston College School of Social Work (51²è¹ÝSSW) is a global leader in social work education, dedicated to finding solutions to the pressing social issues of our time through pioneering practice and research. Grounded in Boston College’s 160-year tradition of service, 51²è¹ÝSSW pursues the highest standards of intellectual rigor alongside a deep commitment to social justice, developing practitioners who think in new ways to improve the lives of others.
A degree that serves others. A school that serves you.Â
Do the work that matters most
At 51²è¹ÝSSW, we believe social work is more than a career—it's a calling to listen to the needs of individuals and communities and create real change.Â
Mission-driven
As a Jesuit, Catholic University, Boston College is rooted in a worldview that calls us to learn, search for truth, and live in service to others.Â
Equity, Justice, and Inclusion
Our equity, justice, and inclusion initiative is committed to courageous conversations, strategies for dismantling racism, and an anti-oppressive social work practice.Â
Life-long Network
Our supportive and inclusive culture begins on our campus and extends to our alumni network, where more than 9,000 51²è¹ÝSSW grads continue to uplift one another after graduation, offering career guidance and networking opportunities.Â
The only dedicated social work library in New England is found at 51²è¹ÝSSW. Our library connects students and alumni to a robust collection of books, journals, and databases.
“To solve the most intractable problems of our day—and of tomorrow—we must draw upon a diversity of disciplines and partner with those who actually experience the problems. Only then can we create and scale up appropriate evidence-based interventions.”
