Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW)

What Will You Learn in Our Online BSSW Degree?

• Chemical dependency and its impact on the lives of addicts
• Social problems and practical solutions
• How human behavior falls into patterns that can be countered and improved
• Ethical issues in professional human services that will help you be a responsible caregiver

Liberty University’s B.S. in Social Work degree is a fascinating online program that will provide you with insights into how to help heal heartache and overcome difficulties that many people in communities face every day. You will learn to engage hurting people with compassion as you study under professors with real-world experience in the social work field. Our bachelor’s degree in social work is an excellent first step toward the requirements for state-licensed social workers or for future advanced studies in a master’s degree in social work.

You may also be interested in exploring our bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Career Options for BSSW Graduates

• Affirmative action officer
• Clinical social worker
• Foster care intervention specialist
• Primary service coordinator
• Transitional living specialist
• Research assistant

Benefits of Earning Your Online BSSW from 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:

• We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online BS in Social Work degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• Our program is accredited through the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• This program may help you meet requirements for state licensure in social work. Please refer to your state’s social work requirements. 
• As a student in the BSW program, you can gain hands-on experience by taking one 3-credit-hour 100% virtual intensive and 2 full-semester field placements. 

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)
• Potential college credit for military training