Lesley University's Bachelor of Social Work Program

Make your living helping people live with a degree from Lesley University.

Improving lives is all in a day's work

If social justice and a desire to help those in need drives you, then the Social Work BSW at Lesley University could be for you. Over the years, Lesley has produced thousands of professionals in human services, counseling, and child and family welfare, making up a network of alumni that stretch across the country. 

A BSW from Lesley will prepare you to work in a variety of disciplines:
  • Child and Family Welfare
  • Substance Abuse
  • Health and Wellness
  • Mental Health
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Homelessness
Learn more about our Bachelor's of Social Work

70%
faster job growth
In Massachusetts, jobs associated with a BSW grew 70% faster from 2011-2016 than the average of all jobs requiring bachelor's degrees, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Demand for social workers is projected to continue growing over the next decade.
Colleen Shannon stands in a room at the Children's Place.

A Light in the Dark

Social worker Colleen Shannon '04, recipient of the Emerging Leadership Award from the National Association of Social Workers, gives grieving children a healthy way to heal.