Social Work (BASW) Online Admissions

The Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) online degree-completion program has been designed for students who have already completed their Associate degree in Human Services, Social Services or a related field.

The online Bachelor of Arts in Social Work degree promotes:

  • Research-informed practice
  • Implementation of best practices in supporting individuals, groups, families and communities
  • Advocacy for social justice and human rights

Please note, the online Social Work (BASW) program is typically completed part-time.  There will be some courses that require a synchronous session.  Synchronous sessions are typically held in evening hours to accommodate working students.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

  • Flexibility – 100% online courses 
  • 60 credit bachelor’s program (with an Associate's in Social Work or Human Services)
  • Service Learning gives students hands-on work experience in social work
  • Field Education is a capstone field-based learning experience
  • Classes start every fall and spring
  • Courses offered year-round

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

  • Learn about research-informed practice and practice-informed research
  • Understand the effects of policy on practice
  • Meet contemporary social, cultural, economic, political and global challenges
  • Assess challenges and progress
  • Intervene with research-informed practices
  • Monitor and evaluate practice to inform decision-making
  • Embrace core social work values
  • Enhance human and community well-being
  • Promote social and economic justice through generalist social work practice
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

To apply for admission to the online BA in Social Work program, you must meet the following requirements:

  • A completed Associate's degree OR at least 60 transferable college credits
  • A 2.0 or higher overall GPA
  • Completion of the SOWK 102 and SOWK 203 required pre-requisite courses (see pre-requisites below)

You must also submit the following:

  • A completed online application 
  • An official transcript from ALL previous college or universities attended

*Early acceptance is also offered for students in their final semester of an Associate's program*

**Students who have already completed another Bachelor's degree are not eligible for this program (please contact us in such case for information about our MSW program)**

PROGRAM ACCREDITATION

This program has been developed within the framework of curriculum content outlined by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Accreditation Standards. 

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