Online Bachelor of Social Work

Earn a social work education—on your schedule.

The University of Louisville’s Kent School of Social Work offers its Bachelor of Social Work completely online for those looking to gain a high-quality education that prepares them to enter the field of social work and build a challenging and rewarding career—without the campus requirement.

Taught by real Kent School faculty and experts in the field, the online BSW program emphasizes issues of social justice and equips students with the critical thinking, communication, planning and implementation skills needed to address complex social problems and effectively advocate for clients and their surrounding support network.


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Program Highlights

  • 120 credit hour program, transfer in previous credits and complete core requirements (60 credits) at UofL.
  • Curriculum builds on a liberal arts base and develops generalist social work knowledge and skills.
  • Optional Drug and Alcohol Counseling track available.
  • Taught by faculty who are experts and dedicated professionals with substantial contributions to the field.
  • Offered by the Kent School of Social Work, recognized as the No.1 social work program in Kentucky by US News and World Report.
  • Our team of enrollment counselors, support staff and faculty work hard to ensure that you have a great learning experience as a Kent School student, from start to finish.

  • Admission Details – Lower Division

    Applicants with a high school or GED diploma must apply for admission to the University of Louisville and complete the lower division courses in the Bachelor of Social Work which comprises the general education requirements of the university.

  • Admission Details – Upper Division

    Applicants who have earned a minimum of 45 college credit hours, an associate degree or equivalent credit may apply to the upper division of the Bachelor of Social Work and complete their major requirements. Students may transfer up to 60 hours from community college and up to 90 hours from a regionally-accredited 4-year college.

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