School of Social Work : Simmons College : Boston, Massachusetts

The Simmons Advantage

Acclaimed training in clinical social work
Outstanding, diverse faculty who are active practitioners, scholars, and researchers
Low student-to-faculty ratio
Full-time and extended-study options
Evidence-based approaches to clinical challenges
Advanced-standing option for B.S.W. graduates
Interdisciplinary and dual-degree options in business and public health
Small, accessible campus in the heart of Boston and the Longwood Medical Area

News

Simmons SSW to Host International Association for Social Work with Groups Symposium

This June, Simmons College, in partnership with Boston University and Springfield College will host the XXXV Annual Symposium of the International Association of the Advancement of Social Work with Groups.

Professor of Practice Linda Sanford recently returned from Ramstein AF Base in Germany

Record Number of Recruiters at School of Social Work Career Fair

Thirty-two employers attended this year's School of Social Work Career Fair to recurit students and recent alumni for social work positions.

Safety for Social Workers Signed into Law

On February 15, 2013, Governor Deval Patrick signed legislation to promote safety for social workers and other human service workers in the workplace.

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The School of Social Work at Simmons College emphasizes the clinical aspect of community social work. Our students will be placed in internships throughout the city where they practice three days a week during both their years at the College, giving them a major advantage when pursuing full-time careers post graduation.

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Programs

Masters in Social Work

Our innovative MSW Program includes a social action requirement, an Urban Leadership certificate option, and clinical field education placements in nearly 300 varied social service settings, and four areas of clinical specialization.

We offer full-time, extended, and advanced standing tracks.

Bachelor in Social Work

Our BSW Program prepares our students for generalist practice in social work, with option of pursuing a traditional major or the intensive 3+1 Program for motivated students who wish to complete both their BSW and MSW in only four years.

PhD in Social Work

Our Doctoral Program prepares experienced social workers for careers in research and higher education. Most importantly, Simmons attracts people who want to work directly with individuals, families, and communities and who understand that the profession's commitment to social justice often requires practitioners to have a high level of social activism and civic engagement.

Professional Education

Our Professional Education program offers exceptional training in clinical social work for women and men that focus on the learning and practice needs of mental health practitioners from many disciplines.