Why major in social work at Missouri State?
Earn your BSW degree online or in-person
Your social work degree on your schedule. With in-person (campus) or online formats, you can pick the path that works best for you.
National accreditation
Both our in-person and online program options are fully accredited through the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Fast-track to your master’s degree
When you graduate, you may qualify for the Advanced Standing option of the Master of Social Work (MSW) program. Save time and money – your BSW degree can help you earn the MSW degree in just one more year.
Be ready for any workplace
Your social work degree is based on generalist practice, giving you broad career options. Through your field experiences, you can explore what’s out there in advocacy, case management, community practice and much more.
Program mission
To prepare ethical leaders committed to the NASW Code of Ethics and Missouri State University’s public affairs mission who provide evidence-based, theoretically grounded, policy informed, and culturally competent generalist practice to promote well-being, advance human rights, and eradicate social, racial, economic, and environmental injustice in local and global communities.
Degree options
You can complete the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree at Missouri State through an in-person (campus) or online format. You’ll choose your preferred format during your application process.
Whichever format you choose, the required courses (curriculum) are the same.
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