Earn Your Online Social Work Degree from MVNU
Earn a nationally accredited Bachelor of Social Work online. Classes start every month throughout the year.
27
month program length
5-10
week course length
46
credit hours
$350
cost per credit hour
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program at MVNU Online equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become social work professionals. This online social work degree is designed for students with an associate’s degree in human services or social work. However, students who have earned a minimum of 56 transferable semester hours (84 quarter hours) from an accredited university and have completed the necessary social work foundation and cognate requirements are also eligible to apply to the Online BSW program.
PROGRAM COURSES
Student Success Strategies
1 Credit
Foundations of Generalist Social Work Practice
3 Credits
Social Justice and Advocacy
3 Credits
Introduction to Statistics
3 Credits
Social Science Research Methods
3 Credits
Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
3 Credits
Social Work Practice with Individuals
3 Credits
Human Behavior and the Social Environment II
3 Credits
Social Work Practice with Groups
3 Credits
Social Work Practice with Families
2 Credits
Preparation for Field Education
1 Credit
Social Work Practice with Organization and Communities
3 Credits
Analysis of Social Policy
3 Credits
Integrated Social Work Seminar
2 Credits
Social Work Practicum
10 Credits
What can you do with an online social work degree?
Health Care Social Worker
As a health care social worker, you provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support they need to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses.
Victim Advocate
Victim advocates are trained to support victims of crime. They offer emotional support, information about rights, help finding resources, and assistance filling out victim-related forms.
Case Manager
Case managers are health care professionals who serve as patient advocates to support, guide, and coordinate care for patients, families, and caregivers as they navigate their health and wellness journeys.
School Social Worker
School social workers are trained mental health professionals who provide services related to a person's social, emotional, and life adjustments to school or society.
Child Welfare Social Worker
Child welfare social workers protect vulnerable youth and help disadvantaged families meet the needs of their children.
Why should you get your Bachelor of Social Work from MVNU Online?
We offer a quality degree program that helps busy professionals sharpen their skills and achieve their career goals on their own terms.
Our program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
The program can be taken 100 percent online, allowing students to fit it into their busy schedules. (with the exception of in-person practicum experiences)
Small class sizes, dedicated faculty, and academic success coaches ensure learners get the support they need.
We have several start dates throughout the year, so you can jump in as soon as you're ready!
Frequently Asked Questions: Bachelor of Social Work
A BSW can prepare you for a variety of career paths. Some of the most popular roles include health care social worker, victim advocate, case manager, school social worker, and child welfare social worker.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that social work is one of the fastest-growing career fields in the United States, and data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration indicates that professional social workers are the nation's largest group of mental health service providers.
A BSW can help you qualify for a variety of careers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median pay for social workers is $50,390 per year. Social workers in certain industries—such as health care and local government—earn median salaries over $60,000.
The BSW program from MVNU Online provides total flexibility through asynchronous learning. That means you don’t need to attend live lectures and can instead complete coursework when it fits into your schedule. [Link Async Graphic]
GETTING STARTED IS EASY
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Application Requirements
(No exam requirements and no application fees!)
- Submit an application.
- Complete the FAFSA.
- Send your official transcripts.
- Receive an admissions decision and get started!