Social Work Department

Prepare for a rewarding social work career as a counselor, therapist, case manager, or community organizer.

Take the first step toward a rewarding career helping others by earning your bachelor鈥檚 in social work (BSW) or master's in social work (MSW) from 91桃色. Both of our social work programs combine a robust curriculum with practicum experience, so you develop the job-ready skills and knowledge needed to serve others鈥攊ncluding children, adults, families, groups, communities, and organizations. In fact, over 95 percent of our BSW graduates find employment or are accepted to grad school within one year of graduation, and more than 95 percent of our MSW graduates are employed within a year.

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Academic Programs

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  • Ranked among 鈥2024 Best Social Work Bachelor鈥檚 Degree Schools in the New England Region鈥 鈥 College Factual

  • Ranked #1 鈥淢ost Affordable Accredited MSW Program in the North East鈥 鈥 Social Work Degree Guide

Learn from expert practitioner faculty who provide mentorship and real-world connections.

91桃色鈥檚 social work degrees are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and prepare you to enter the workforce as a professional social worker. You鈥檒l benefit from intensive hands-on learning and mentorship provided by our accomplished and devoted faculty who have extensive teaching and practice experience. They鈥檒l help you explore your personal and professional interests, with expertise in areas such as child welfare, mental health, substance use, integrative behavioral health, immigration, and aging.

Our social work programs collaborate with more than 150 agencies throughout Massachusetts and neighboring states to help you prepare for a career as part of these highly dynamic and innovative government and non-profit organizations.

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Get student support from start to finish.

Plus, when you earn your social work degree at 91桃色, you鈥檒l receive comprehensive support from the Center for Student Success and Engagement. Whether you're navigating the college transition, seeking academic advice, honing study strategies, or accessing various resources, our dedicated programs are ready to assist you.

Prepare for state licensure as a professional social worker.

CSWE accreditation makes BSW graduates eligible for state licensure at the LSW level, and for advanced standing in Master of Social Work degree programs nationwide. MSW graduates are immediately eligible for licensure as social workers at the graduate level (LCSW in MA) and ultimately for the advanced clinical license (LICSW in MA).

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Please reach out with any questions you have about the Social Work Department. We are happy to connect with you one-on-one.

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Rose Sullivan, Ph.D., LICSW
Chair 鈥 Social Work Department鈥
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Maureen Clark, PhD, LICSW
BSW Program Director
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Mark Horwitz, PhD, MSW, JD
MSW Program Director
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Social Work Department