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Maryville University Bachelor of Social Work online

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Maryville University Bachelor of Social Work online

Promote social justice through advocacy and action.

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Program type

Flexible dates

Fall, Spring, Summer

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About the program

  • Social justice focus:

    Build your modern social work foundation with an emphasis on self-care, social justice, and inclusive practice.

  • CSWE-accredited curriculum:

    Benefit from coursework aligned with the nine Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) competencies.

  • Experiential practicum:

    Blend theory and real-world training through in-class projects and 400 hours of fieldwork in or near your community.

Practice-based curriculum

The 128-credit curriculum program provides a comprehensive social work study, seamlessly combining theory with practical applications. As a learner, you will complete coursework that prioritizes self-care, social justice, and diversity. The program covers a range of subjects, including social work theory, ethics, research methods, statistics, and human behavior. You will also have the opportunity to gain real-world experience through experiential learning and practicum opportunities in or near your community.

Here’s a preview of some of the core courses you will take:

  • Introduction to Social Work: Professionalism and Ethics:

    Understand the values and ethical standards of social work practice using the NASW Code of Ethics.

  • Human Behavior in Context: Social Work Theories:

    Explore social work theories that focus on integrating human behavior, context, and relationships within developmental and environmental perspectives.

  • Social, Economic & Environmental Justice: Advancing Human Rights:

    Study social justice strategies to promote human rights while examining freedoms, safety, privacy, the standard of living, healthcare, and education.

  • Cultural Competency Practice: Diversity:

    Examine the dimensions and intersectionality of diversity and identity, including but not limited to age, class, color, culture, disability and ability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, immigration status, marital status, political ideology, race, religion/spirituality, sex, sexual orientation, and tribal sovereign status.

Learner testimonials

If you start, finish it. Pursue your dreams to the end. Maryville offers a lot of help; they will walk with you from beginning to end.

Junah Castil, Class of 2022

I ended up being really happy that I chose Maryville. It’s online, and the price was comparable to all the surrounding universities, so it ended up being a good choice. Online learning is everything I expected it to be. It was so flexible with my work and family life that it’s just been a fairly smooth sail.

Danielle Van Komen, Class of 2019

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Field placements

The program’s field placement equips aspiring social workers with real-world experience to help them make a lasting impact across communities, locally and globally. You will integrate theory and practice with practical experiences, receive expert guidance from a trained field instructor, and complete 400 hours of active participation at a selected placement site in or near your community.

Field placements aren't just about fulfilling hours; they’re an opportunity for self-reflection. Through regular discussions with faculty and peers, you’ll be encouraged to critically analyze your experiences, navigate ethical considerations, and deepen your understanding of social justice and diversity.