Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW)

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Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW)

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Become a Professional Helper with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Our nation is desperate for Christian leaders who will come alongside families and offer emotional and spiritual support in times of despair and worry. Social workers play a critical role in supporting their communities by helping them heal, overcome relational challenges, and regain their footing for a better future.

With a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Liberty University provides hands-on, Christ-centered training to give you the in-demand skills you need to foster healthy change and growth in the lives of children, families, and individuals in your community. Our online social work classes emphasize engaging, interacting, and aiding hurting individuals with compassion and love. Through an in-depth study of counseling techniques and intervention strategies, you can promote positive change in any age group.

Liberty University is committed to Training Champions for Christ to help meet the needs of hurting communities through social services training that is rooted in God’s word.

Liberty University offers detailed information about the educational requirements for licensure programs. To see if this program aligns with your state, you can research requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/

What Will You Study 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 can 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 can 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:

  • 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 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
120

Credit Hours

Class Type

Online with one virtual intensive

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Jun 23, 2025

Accreditation

CSWE