Online Bachelor of Social Work
VCU School of Social Work
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Prepare to impact your community.
Jump into your career with VCU’s online Bachelor of Social Work. Learn about families, groups and community organizations as you prepare for an entry-level role in the field.
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The Bachelor of Social Work requires completion of 120 credits, including 46 credits in the major. The curriculum of the baccalaureate program is specifically designed to prepare students for beginning-level generalist social work practice. This practice model requires a broad base of knowledge about individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations and an appreciation of cultural diversity. General education courses provide an essential foundation for the upper-level professional curriculum and are required for admission to junior and senior social work courses.
Student learning outcomes
Upon completing this program, students will know and know how to do the following:
- Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior
- Engage diversity and difference in practice
- Advance human rights and social, economic and environmental justice
- Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice
- Engage in policy practice
- Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities
- Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities
- Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities
- Evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities
The VCU Bulletin is the official source for academic course and program information.
Career outcomes
Degree outcomes data based on undergraduate responses to VCU’s First Destination Survey.
Employment statistics for “Social Workers” from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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