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New research shows that most people killed by police die at the hands of local law enforcement officers

“These results show you where our focus should be when putting together policies to change things,” said BCSSW Assistant Professor Robert O. Motley Jr., one of the study’s lead authors.

A study by the School’s Racism-based Violence Injury and Prevention Lab found that local law enforcement officers were responsible for 86.7 percent of fatal encounters that took place between 2013 and 2023.

BC researchers explore effect of cannabis legislation on teen substance abuse

The study, co-authored by BCSSW Professor Summer Sherburne Hawkins, found limited associations between recreational cannabis legalization and retail sales with adolescent substance use.

Tom Walsh, director of the MSW program at BCSSW, will deliver the keynote address at the School’s diploma ceremony

The event will take place on May 20 on the Lower Campus Lawn.

BC, Trinity College Dublin hold symposium on forced migration

The event will focus on resources and services to help forcibly displaced people rebuild their lives.

Here’s why cultural competence is so important in social work

Social workers who learn how to support patients with diverse values, beliefs, and behaviors have a good chance of providing quality care, BCSSW Professor Karen Bullock said at the School’s annual Pinderhughes Diversity Lecture.

Latinx Leadership Initiative marks 10th anniversary with daylong symposium

BCSSW leaders convened nearly two dozen experts in social work, education, and policy to discuss the LLI’s strengths, challenges, and potential future paths.

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of master's students receive financial support

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Our top-ranked Master of Social Work (MSW) program offers a strong foundation in social work theory, practice, policy, and research by combining clinical and macro coursework with field education placements at organizations serving vulnerable individuals, families, and communities.

BCSSW prepares tomorrow’s faculty scholars and researchers to advance the field of social welfare and social work practice through a highly individualized PhD program that promotes original research and the creation of new knowledge. 

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Our Approach: Pioneering Practice and Research

The only dedicated social work library in New England is found at BCSSW. Our library connects students and alumni to a robust collection of books, journals, and databases.

Initiatives With Impact

Black leadership initiative, latinx leadership initiative, trauma integration initiative.

“ 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. ”

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School of Social Work

The Salem State University School of Social Work welcomes you to our website! The mission of our school is to provide students with the knowledge, values and skills required for excellence as social work practitioners. Students learn from outstanding faculty who are deeply committed to social work education and to supporting the development of students as social work professionals.  

Martine Geary-Souza

“I’m heading up a research project with Boston Children’s Hospital...The goal is to actually create a hands-on, discussion-based training program for medical professionals to implement trauma-informed care.”

"I have learned a lot more about social work and really felt connected to it and found a shared passion between myself and the field.”

Keyla Romero-Velasquez '22

"That's what I love about social work: the vulnerability that we all share with each other and how close we feel."

Stephanie Rodriguez '22

"I want to make a difference. I want to build trust in relationships. And I want to be able to say that I helped someone.” 

Lamont Simmons, faculty

"My hope is that students become engaged in learning experiences that challenge them, and that they’re open to new experiences and ideas that allow them to think differently about the world."

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Undergraduate degrees and concentrations, social work, undergraduate.

The bachelor of social work (BSW) program at Salem State prepares you to be a catalyst for social change, founded in the values of social justice, inclusion, diversity, and cultural humility. You’ll receive a thorough background in the theories of social work, research skills, and learn how social policies impact individuals, families, organizations, and communities. A senior year internship will provide an opportunity to learn to apply these skills in the field, preparing you for a career in social work.

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Students minoring in social work are not eligible for state licensing upon graduation but may find this preparation helpful in selecting a career direction or in considering graduate school in social work.

All students may enroll in certain courses offered to non-majors on a space available basis. Non-majors who wish advising regarding clustering courses to reach individual learning goals should consult with the BSW program coordinator.

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The Salem State University MSW Program offers students a comprehensive MSW experience focused on integrated practice for health and behavioral health. This is a flexible program that offers students the opportunity to create a unique MSW experience through their choices of electives and field placements. Students can complete the program in two or more years. Options available include an Online Program ,  Advanced Standing option available for those with a BSW degree, and our Fall Start Program which has flexible completion times.

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The War Horse: Prof. Hahm Shares Mental Health Expertise about Rising Suicide Rates among Women Veterans

Dedicated Alum Cassandra Clay (SSW’79) Establishes Dean Emeritus Hubie Jones Scholarship Fund

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The PhD in Social Work is a competitive full-time program of study designed to enable significant development of competency in social work values and ethics, theory, research methods, a substantive interdisciplinary specialization, and teaching.

The program features a 63-credit plan with coursework completed in four semesters (two years). Specifically, we require a minimum of 27 credit hours in research methods courses, which includes quantitative and qualitative approaches, 12 credit hours in a specialization, 16 credit hours in core social work courses, and 8 credit hours in teaching methods and training.

We are pleased to offer a generous multi-year funding package of up to five years, which includes tuition, paid stipends, and health care. PhD students are funded through a combination of tuition scholarships, and research and teaching assistantships. While students gain hands-on research and teaching experience, assistantships supported by the School of Social Work are paid as stipends during the eight-month academic year.

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The Network for Professional Education at BUSSW delivers a comprehensive array of high-quality training and workforce solutions to support health and social service professionals and organizations. Available both online and in-person, our programs cover a wide range of subject areas and meet rigorous credentialing requirements for continuing education credits (CEs). Our trainings are relevant and applicable, providing expertise and knowledge derived from real-life experience and grounded in current research. Each offering is developed as a skill-based program, targeting specific competencies, and designed to be user-friendly.

The School is an approved provider of Continuing Education Credits (CECs) and has been authorized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Social Work Registration to approve offerings from other institutions for CECs.

Discounts for current BUSSW students, alumni, field instructors, and faculty advisors are available. Group discounts also available.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us at our #SSWR2024 booth and reception! We’ve had a fantastic time connecting with you and are so grateful to all of our BUSSW community members and colleagues who made our efforts a success. Stay tuned for more photos coming soon!

Our new leadership, faculty and Society for Social Work and Research Vice President-elect Prof. Hahm joined us at our booth last night after a fantastic opening plenary at #SSWR2024. We can't wait to connect with more colleagues and community members tonight at our BUSSW reception – 8:15-10pm in the Capitol Room (ML4). We hope to see you there!

We have an exciting few days ahead at the Society for Social Work and Research annual conference! Check out BUSSW at SSWR guide for details on our reception, booth and dozens of presentations by BUSSW faculty, students and alumni. https://bit.ly/47yWl1X

Fantastic news! The Society for Social Work and Research has elected Prof. Hahm as their new Vice President. Her leadership will shape the future of social work research, inspiring new innovations and progress in the field. Congratulations, Prof. Hahm! http://spr.ly/6182RmKRn

Listen to Prof. Alicia Mendez on the Boston University School of Public Health podcast 'C2' to discover how government policies can help break the cycle of intergenerational trauma: http://spr.ly/6180RiLK8

Congratulations to the Class of 2024! Your hard work and dedication have paid off. We are so proud of you and we can't wait to see where your social work journey takes you! #BUSSWClassof2024 #bostonu #socialwork #msw #phd #graduation

It's almost commencement day for the #BUSSWClassof2024 ! If you’re attending, make sure to review the info at bu.edu/ssw/graduation so you know where to go, when to get there, & what to bring. Grads, we are so excited to celebrate your hard work & accomplishments! 🎓🎉

Profs. Augsberger, Azzi-Lessing, and Springwater are changing the field of child welfare for the better. Check out the presentations they shared at the 2024 @CWLAofficial conference: spr.ly/6017dDvtL

We're thrilled to announce Dean Jones will be the featured speaker for the Annual @BUWomensGuild Lunch Awards! Learn more about her inspiring talk and register for the event: spr.ly/6013j7P8W spr.ly/6010j7P8Y

Commencement week is finally here! Graduates and guests, check out spr.ly/6019j7Gyx for everything you need to know before your big day. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Nominate an outstanding alum, staff or faculty member for the 2024 BUSSW Alumni Association Awards! Your nomination can make a lasting impact on their career and legacy.    There are five award categories: 🔸 Ken Schulman BUSSW Spirit Award (NEW) 🔸 BUSSW Emerging Professional Award (NEW) 🔸 Hubie Jones Urban Service Award 🔸 Outstanding Career in Social Work 🔸 Outstanding Contributions to BUSSW Go to bu.edu/ssw/awards to submit a nomination through our new and improved online form - link in bio! Nomination Deadline: May 31, 2024 #BUSSW #bualumni #proudtobu #bostonu #socialwork

Register for an upcoming May info session to learn more about our hybrid, off-campus, and online MSW programs. Get tips on application best practices: https://www.bu.edu/ssw/admissions/events/

At this month’s E&I Speaker Series event, learn about the ongoing campaign in Boston to launch a non-police, community-based mental health crisis response model. The campaign’s organizers – Husain Rizvi and BUSSW alum Emy Takinami (MSW’20) – will share the current status of the movement and how social workers and others in the Greater Boston area can support it. Register today: https://bit.ly/3UgR9MA

Our faculty and staff were ready with their eclipse glasses on! What an amazing opportunity to bond over an astronomical wonder 😎

This month's speaker series event is coming up in less than two weeks! Register to join Jean Yu-wen Wu on Zoom for (Neo)Colonization, Erasure & Illegible Traumas in the Asian American Diaspora: https://lnkd.in/e_FpH2U2 Open to all, 1 free CE credit available to social workers licensed in Massachusetts. #equityinclusion #socialwork #virtualevent

Why are more universities dropping the GRE as a requirement for grad school? Prof. Jennifer M. Gómez talked to Science Magazine about inequality in standardized testing: https://lnkd.in/gyHrpM-5 #StandardizedTesting #GRE #Racism #Inequity

In an article for The University of Chicago Press, Prof. Linda Sprague Martinez gives 3 important steps for research to embrace anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices: http://spr.ly/6048MC0Fg #Antiracism #Research #SocialWork #ARAO

In an event for the National Center for PTSD, Prof. Margaret Lombe discussed how researchers and practitioners can build more sensitive interventions for those who experience gender-based violence in war zones. http://spr.ly/6045MCpbT

This Giving Tuesday, you can help provide scholarships to BUSSW students by giving to the Betty J. Ruth & Ken Schulman Scholarship Fund which honors the pair's desire to make MSW degrees accessible to everyone. Gifts of all sizes are appreciated! https://lnkd.in/eNzgYXWA #GivingTuesday #BUSSW #scholarship

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