Program Details
The online bachelor’s in Social Work degree program at Limestone University teaches students about the patterns of behavior of individuals, families, organizations, and communities to help solve or prevent issues in society. The Social Work profession has more than 50 fields where graduates can use their degree, such as health, family and children’s services, gerontology, education, poverty, community, research, and advocacy.
Learning happens in the field with 400 hours of supervised Social Work practice as part of the credit hour requirements for this degree. Classes include discussions on human behavior in the social environment, working with culturally diverse populations, social welfare programs and policy, and social work research.
Potential career paths for graduates include:
- Domestic violence counselor
- Gerontologist
- Substance abuse counselor
- Hospice social worker
- Homeless shelter worker
- School system social worker
- Nursing home/hospital worker
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Limestone University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentAdmission Tests
ACT/SATApplication Requirements
Official High School Transcript/GED Score
Additional Info
- SAT/ACT scores (waived for students 21 years or older and military members)