25 Best Affordable Online Bachelor’s In Social Work

California State University's Social Work program is currently impacted, meaning that more students want into the program than the school can accommodate. Because of this, admission to the program is now only offered for students in surrounding counties in California, which are listed on the program's website. The Bachelor's of Social Work program consists of core courses, required electives, volunteer hours, and a 36-credit hour Professional Sequence. All BSW courses need to be taken in a specific sequence; with the first semester in the program requiring 13-credits, the second with 12-credits, and the third with 12-credits as well.

Bemidji State University provides online students with an opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Social Work. Graduates of BSU graduate prepared to work in the professional field with studies focused on civic commitment, cultural responsiveness, social and economic justice, professional ethics, and global interconnectedness. In addition to completing standard credit requirements, BSW students are also expected to earn over 500 hours of field experience. Prospective students must not only apply to the university, meeting all undergraduate admission requirements but then to the Social Work major, having earned a minimum 2.5 GPA in lower-division social work courses thus far. They will also need to submit two references, so prioritizing faculty mentorship is essential.

Northern Arizona University's Bachelor's of Social Work takes focus on social-justice oriented issues. The program prides itself on teaching the discourse of Social Work as something that is dedicated to all humans and meeting their basic needs, with the necessary focus on those people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty. The program at NAU, therefore, focuses on practice with rural and Indigenous populations of the Southwest, with the intention of addressing structural racism and oppression. Students will have to complete 75 credits of major requirements of the 120-credit undergraduate element, with research being optional yet fieldwork experience or internship required.

The Bachelor of Science in Social Work from University of Nebraska at Kearney is delivered entirely online, consisting of 45 credits in general studies with a statistics and biology course required, 24 of electives with 12 being from the program, and 48 credits of the SW major courses, 36 of which are laid out for students in requirement. Application to the online programs at UNK is limited to Transfer, Readmit, and Readmit Transfer students. They must submit both college and high school transcripts. Required topics in the major include Diversity and Social Justice, two courses of Field Placement experience, Human Service Ethics and Experiences, and more. The electives offer diverse areas of potential specialization in practice, including a focus on disabilities and mental health issues.

Courses in the Bachelor's of Social Work program from Campbellsville University last eight weeks, with an estimated length of the full program being four years. As CU is a proud Christian school, where students are trained to work in the field from a perspective grounded on Christian faith. Students may go onto the professional field, or continue in the online Master of Social Work program offered from CU. The program readies students with knowledge in historical and contemporary principles of social work, and all will have earned hands-on experience in a supervised social work environment. Small class sizes mean that professors are available, personable, and can also be communicated to via video interaction, as can other students.

The online Bachelor's Social Work from the University of Louisville may be completed 100% online, or in a hybrid format which will include some in-person options. The program focuses social work practice with an emphasis on social justice, intending to ready students for careers in Public School Systems, Hospitals, and Nursing Homes, Government Agencies, and more. Applicants who have 0-44 college credits will have to be first accepted to UL, and then upon completion of 45+ credits admit to the BSW program, having earned a GPA thus far of 2.5 or higher. Applicants to UL should have at least a minimum high school GPA of 2.5 and an ACT score of 20 or higher.

Union Institute and University's Bachelor of Science in Social Work has listed nine competency target's for its students from 2017-2018. Such targets include demonstrating ethical and professional behavior, engaging diversity and difference in practice; and engaging with practice-informed research and research-informed practice. All others involve focusing on the advancement of student's knowledge, not only in the field, but on social-justice oriented tradition. After completion of courses, students will participate in a field practicum, completing 400 or more hours in field practice while also participating in a seminar. Students will be required to fulfill general credit requirements with general courses in psychology, sociology, biology, and statistics. Eleven courses will be taken in social work, with room for electives in the field as well.

Ursuline College designed its online Bachelor's of Social Work program for working adults who want to enter the Social Work field, even if they do not have a history in the field. There's no minimum GPA or ACT/SAT score to get into UC. If students feel dedicated to the discourse and are set on pursuing their graduate degree after completion of the BA, they may participate in an advanced placement segment of the BSW program, earning them up to 15 credits of graduate-level work while simultaneously completing their bachelor's. Aside from coursework, students will also participate in fieldwork and research with organizations and communities local to them.

Graduates from the Bachelor's of Social Work program at Salisbury University entered the field with the knowledge that guides them with values of social justice and human rights. The program has been designed to educate culturally responsive social work professionals, with courses like Privilege and Oppression, Social Work with Older People, Human Rights and Women, Disabilities Studies, and more. Many graduates go onto continuing education, whether at Salisbury in their Master's of Social Work program or another accredited university. Students in the program will not have only been admitted to the university, but will also have to apply to the SW program after completing 60 undergraduate credits, all with a minimum 2.5 GPA, and a GPA of at least 2.7 for Social Work classes.

The Bachelor's of Social Work offered from Briar Cliff University is a 47 credit major within a minimum 120-credit undergraduate degree. Students of Briar Cliff are privileged with the opportunity to work among well-respected and published faculty members. Faculty advisors are available every step on the way, with one-on-one meetings each week to make sure everything is on track. Once completing the program course requirements, students will participate in a local-to-them 450-hour field internship. Students will never have to come to campus in Iowa. Courses online do not have to be attended at a particular time, maximizing flexibility in student's schedule.

Courses in Huntington University's Bachelor's of Social Work program last five weeks, ensuring maximum flexibility for students who rely on online courses. More than 70 percent of students at the university in all programs take more than four years to finish college, with the average age of an online "adult" program last year was 35. Many graduates go onto work in the professional field with roles in hospitals, clinics, government, schools, or youth-serving organizations. Others continue their education, perhaps in Huntington's Master of Arts in Counseling program. One hundred percent of students who finished the program and applied to graduate programs are accepted with advanced standing status, and another 100 percent of students who graduated and pursued work in the field found employment.

Millersville University designed their Bachelor of Arts in Social Work for students who have their associate's degree at least 60 college credits already, some of which are earned in prerequisite courses that are listed on the program's website. Millersville's BASW focuses on teaching students how to work in the field with both research-informed practice, and practice-informed research. These skills will ready students to meet social, cultural, economic, political, and global challenges, having been familiarized with the impacts of policy on practice. The 120-credit minimum program requires 48 core Social Work courses, with topics like Human Diversity, Social Welfare Policy, and Social Work Welfare & Law.

The Social Work program at Indiana Wesleyan University is designed to prepare students for entry-level practice in the field post-graduation, especially those who prioritize the integration of personal faith and learning into practice. Students in the program benefit from the university's degree-focused cohort groups, which are provided to students for community support. Also, students can take courses from faculty members with prestigious academic credentials and professional expertise. Applicants are accepted into the university as pre-social work majors and must show their academic dedication and seriousness to be admitted to the Social Work program, itself. Students are also required to complete a Field Placement or an internship after all SW major coursework is complete.

Malone University offers their Bachelor of Arts in Social Work with a heavy faith-based curriculum, providing students a Biblical worldview that can be used to catalyze change. Courses range from 7-15 weeks long, with 124 credits required for graduation. Typically, Malone students complete anywhere their degree within four years. The program focuses on human growth and development, social work theory, research and writing styles in the field, social welfare policy, and more. The university also provides connections for field instruction during one's time in the program. Most graduates from the program go onto further education.

The University of Cincinnati designed its Bachelor's of Social Work for students entering with a two-year associate degree in the field or a related major or transfer students. Admitted students may begin taking courses any of the three semesters, speaking to the intended flexibility of the program. The curriculum focuses on hands-on fieldwork, familiarizing students in social welfare, human behavior, substance abuse counseling, and mental health awareness. Fieldwork is required during a student's final year, and students may complete their degree at whichever location they choose. Prospective students should apply with a minimum GPA of 2.75 GPA from previous university coursework, having already completed 60 credits in social work or a similar field.