Start your online social work degree
With our Bachelor of Science in Social Work degree, you can prepare to address societal problems and advocate for social change. Gain a foundation in social work theory and application and become an effective, ethical and culturally aware professional. You’ll gain real-world experience through our online social work program’s curriculum and supervised field education component. Plus, become educationally prepared to pursue state licensure or certification so you can enhance the lives of diverse groups and individuals.
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Education should hold practical value. That’s why our courses meet rigorous academic standards and provide you with skills and knowledge immediately applicable to your career.
Requirements: 120 credits
You’ll need 120 credits to complete this online social work program. Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits or credits earned through the University’s Prior Learning Assessment.
14 Core Courses
Here’s where you’ll pick up the bulk of your program-specific knowledge. By the time you finish these courses, you should have the confidence and skills needed in this field.
12 Gen Ed Courses
These courses lay the foundation for all our degree programs. Because communication, math and writing skills aren’t just universally applicable in this field — they’re useful in daily life.
Field Education Courses
As part of your 14 core courses, you’ll be required to complete 400 hours of field education experience over two 15-week courses, Field Education I SWRK 405 and Field Education II SWRK 420, or one 15-week course, Field Education Block || SWRK 425.
To learn more about field education, preparation and placement, view the BSSW Field Education Handbook.
There is no in-person residency requirement for the BSSW, but there is an in-person field component. To learn more about class requirements and to gain a general program overview, view the BSSW Program Handbook.