Online Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW)
Learn to effect social change in your community.
Act on your passion for serving others by pursuing your Bachelor of Arts in Social Work online at the University of Kentucky. This CSWE-accredited program helps you become exceptionally prepared for a rewarding career, making a positive impact in your community. Expand your education with an optional Certificate in Diversity and Inclusivity Awareness to benefit from enriching courses that provide introductions to a variety of cultures and lived experiences. The standard program duration is four years, and eligible students with transfer credits from a two-year school can graduate faster.
100% Online Courses
Transfer up to 67 Credits
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Experience Enriching Coursework Rooted in Justice
Earn your BASW online and learn from dedicated faculty who empower you to improve social, economic, and environmental justice. The curriculum provides a foundation for advocating for clients, understanding policy, and beginning your career in social work practice.
Take Online Classes When and Where You Want
The UK College of Social Work offers high-quality coursework in a flexible format that fits your busy life. You can remain in your current community while earning your social work degree online, developing knowledge for fostering positive change locally. Like our students on campus, you’ll learn from world-class faculty who provide the inspiration and guidance necessary to thrive as a social work student and practitioner.
Make a Difference in Your Career
Begin your journey into the social work field at UK to gain qualifications for supporting vulnerable populations in your community. The online courses and practicum experiences help you prepare for graduate study or practice in a variety of settings, including schools, residential treatment programs, hospitals, and criminal justice organizations.
A Rewarding and Rapidly Growing Field
- Social work employment is projected to grow by 9% from 2021 to 20311
- Organizations are projected to need more than 770,000 social workers by 20311
- To meet this growth, employers are projected to hire 74,700 social workers per year1
About the College of Social Work
UK’s College of Social Work has advanced social work practice for more than 80 years. Our graduates carry this sense of responsibility forward, serving others and supporting positive change in their communities with an understanding of how social justice issues impact lives at every turn.
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Dedicated Support for Active Military and Veterans
Since 2009, the University of Kentucky has been recognized by Military Times as a Best for Vets school among public universities in the state. In addition to waiving the application fee for veterans, our military support teams can help you determine eligibility and use the variety of programs available to make your out-of-pocket costs as low as possible.
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Source and Disclaimer
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Social Workers.” Retrieved June 6, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/.
* CoSW students and alumni score 12.6 points ABOVE the national average for the undergraduate, graduate, and clinical licensing exams. Rankings are based on the most recent available data (1.3.20).