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Master of Social Work (MSW) and Master of Theological Studies (MTS)

USA

What will I learn?

The two dual degree programs combine the School of Theology Master of Divinity and Master of Theological Studies with a Master of Social Work from BU’s School of Social Work.

Requirements

Optimally, the duration for each dual degree program is: Three years (full time) to complete the requirements for the Master of Social Work (MSW) and Master of Theological Studies (MTS); Four years (full time) to complete the Master of Social Work (MSW) and the Master of Divinity (MDiv).

Students should begin their program with one full year at the School of Theology (STH), taking one course each semester in the School of Social Work. During the second year, students complete the School of Social Work “Foundation Year,” in which the School of Social Work becomes their “home school.” In subsequent years, the student is again an STH student taking no more than 50% of their coursework in the School of Social Work.

Which department am I in?

School of Social Work

Study options

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
USD $35,136 for Social work program and USD $21,280 for Theological Studies
Start date

September 2025

Venue

School of Theology

745 Commonwealth Avenue,

BOSTON,

Massachusetts,

02215, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Anyone with a previous bachelor’s degree,

To be admitted to one of the dual degree programs, a student must meet the entrance requirements of each school, MTS/MSW require a 3.0 GPA.

A TOEFL score of 570 paper-based, 230 computer-based, or internet-based 89 with at least 22 in each of the four areas are the minimums required for admission.

A score of 6.5 on the IELTS is required for admission.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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