Bachelor of Social Work
Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Program Details

Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers an online bachelor’s in Social Work. This entirely online BSW degree is designed to fit the needs of adult students. Graduates of this program will be prepared for work in the field or for advancement into a master’s degree program. 

Classes cover a wide range of topics such as the economics of social work, cultural diversity, social policy, and statistics in social research. This program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. 

This degree helps people prepare for a career in many different aspects of social work, such as:

  • Alcohol and substance abuse
  • Child welfare
  • Mental illness
  • Social policy
  • Youth services

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Northwestern State University of Louisiana is accredited by:

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

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Admission Tests

ACT/SAT, COMPASS

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score