Bachelor of Social Work

Program Overview

Campbellsville University's online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program combines theoretical knowledge with practical field experience, preparing students for careers in social work. The program emphasizes Christian values and ethics, equipping graduates to approach clients holistically. With 120 credit hours, including 51 in social work core curriculum and 12 in supervised field instruction, the program can be completed in as little as two years. Graduates can pursue careers in social work or continue their studies in a Master of Social Work (MSW) program.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program from Campbellsville University is designed to develop an understanding of the fundamentals of social work while also providing hands-on, practical field experience. Through the program, students learn about the historical and contemporary principles of social work and gain the necessary skills for practicing social work in various settings, including communities, organizations, and with individuals, families, and groups. The program's emphasis on Christian values and ethics prepares students to approach clients from a holistic perspective, considering their spiritual, emotional, and social well-being. Graduates can pursue careers in social work or continue their studies in a Master of Social Work (MSW) program.

Outline:

The BSW program consists of 120 credit hours, including 51 credit hours of social work core curriculum and an additional six hours of electives. The program can be completed in as little as two years, depending on the number of credits transferred.

General Education Requirements (41 credit hours):

• Biology (BIO 110)
• American Government (POL 110)
• General Psychology (PSY 111)
• Introduction to Sociology (SOC 110)

Social Work Area Core Courses (45 credit hours):

• Introduction to Social Work (SWK 210)
• Practice I (Individual) (SWK 220)
• Social Policy and Planning (SWK 310)
• Human Behavior and Social Environment I (SWK 311)
• Human Behavior and Social Environment II (SWK 312)
• Practice II (Families) (SWK 340)
• Human Diversity (SWK 342)
• Quantitative Statistics and Research Methods (SWK 365)
• Qualitative Statistics and Research Methods (SWK 366)
• Practice III (Community and Organization) (SWK 450)
• Practice IV (Group) (SWK 455)

Field Instruction:

• 12 hours of supervised field experience in a social work setting (SWK 410, SWK 420, SWK 421)

Social Work Electives (6 credit hours):

• Choose 2 courses from the following list:
• Crisis Intervention (SWK 315)
• Marriage and Family (SWK 331)
• Human Rights (SWK 335)
• Values and Ethics in Social Work Practice (SWK 350)
• Faith-Based Social Services and Ministries (SWK 355)
• Child Abuse and Neglect (SWK 360)
• Child Abuse and Interventions (SWK 370)
• Death, Dying and Bereavement (SWK 425)
• Aging (SWK 460)
• Special Topics (SWK 480)
• Addictions (SWK 481)
• Conflict Resolution (SWK 482)
• Foster Care & Adoption (SWK 483)
• Medical Social Work (SWK 485)
• School Social Work (SWK 486)
• Independent Study in Social Work (SWK 490)

Free Electives (28 credit hours):

• Students must take courses totaling 28 credit hours to complete the 120 credit hours required for a bachelor's degree.

Careers:

Graduates of the online BSW program can pursue careers in various social work settings, including:

• Healthcare social worker
• Substance abuse counselor
• Child and family social worker
• School social worker