Online BSSW – Child and Family

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Online BSW – Child and Family Degree?

• Major areas of developmental psychopathology from infancy through adolescence
• Services, practices, and laws that are in place to ensure child and adolescent well-being, safety, and permanency
• Theory, empirical research, and interventions related to behavioral, emotional, and cognitive disorders
• Trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions for children

Our core BSW curriculum covers a variety of essential topics, including research, statistics, chemical dependency, and mental health. You’ll also explore the various ethical challenges facing social work professionals, helping you become equipped to serve with integrity in your career.

By pursuing the child and family cognate, you can gain a niche understanding of how to provide research-informed, evidence-based care to at-risk youth and their families. And, by completing 2 field placements, you can practice applying your skills in the real world while bolstering your résumé.

Potential Career Fields for Bachelor’s in Social Work – Child and Family Graduates

• Adoption services
• Children’s behavioral health
• Family advocacy
• Family support
• Foster care
• Group homes/residential treatment
• Hospital social work
• Prevention services
• Psychiatric social work
• School social work

Note: Many states require an MSW to conduct clinically focused work such as crisis intervention, substance abuse counseling, cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical therapy, and motivational interviewing. Because requirements for becoming a social worker may vary, be sure to research your state’s licensure requirements for more information: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/.

Benefits of Pursuing Your Online BSW – Child and Family Social Work Degree with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
• Our BSW program is accredited through the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
• Potential college credit for military training