Social Work Degrees

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Prepare to be the difference and to make a difference in the world

Your passion for supporting others through challenging times in their lives is a gift – one that can double as a fulfilling and always-interesting career in social work.

The University of Louisville’s (UofL) Kent School of Social Work offers an online Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Science in Social Work to help you enter the field or advance your career.

• Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• Complete coursework 100% online and practicum in your local area
• Prepare to sit for social work licensure (requirements vary by state)
• Earn the same degree as social work campus graduates

• Bachelor of Social Work
     

  UofL’s Bachelor of Social Work is offered 100% online and emphasizes issues of social justice, equipping you with the skills needed to effectively advocate for those without a voice.

  • Bring in previously-earned General Education credits or enter as a freshman
  • Enroll in a Drug and Alcohol Counseling track (optional)
  • Qualify to enter UofL’s Master’s in Social Work program with advanced standing and ability to finish in as little as 1 year
• Master of Science in Social Work

  UofL’s Master of Science in Social Work – ranked #1 in Kentucky and #16 in the U.S. – is offered 100% online for those who have a bachelor's degree in any area of study.

  • Complete your degree in as little as 1 to 2 years when you enter with advanced standing (30 hour program for those with a bachelor’s degree in social work)
  • Learn the theory and practice of social work from start to finish with the regular program (60 hour program for those with a bachelor’s degree in areas outside of social work)
  • Specialize in Psychosocial Oncology, Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Counseling, Military Social Work or Gerontology (optional) also online

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