Bachelor of Social Work
Eastern Kentucky University

Program Details

The online Bachelor of Social Work degree program is designed for students interested in pursuing careers helping others.  This program provides a strong academic foundation in social work that will prepare students to be ethical leaders and advocates for social and economic justice.  The real-world focused curriculum offers the same courses taught by the same experienced professors as the on-campus version of the program.  You will gain critical skills needed in the social work field through a blend of academic and professional preparation in courses that cover topics including crisis intervention, addictions, and race and ethnic relations.  Graduates are ready to make a positive impact on their communities in such careers as:

  • Child and family social work 
  • School social work
  • Healthcare social work 
  • Mental health social work
  • Substance abuse social work

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Eastern Kentucky University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Recommended GPA

2.5 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Official High School Transcript/GED Score