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Program Overview
Develop the skills and knowledge needed to begin social work practice with the online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) adult degree completion program from Aurora University. You’ll be prepared to work with communities, groups, families and individuals in a variety of settings as well as with diverse populations and problems. Graduates with the BSW degree are eligible to take the examination for the State Social Work license (LSW) and to apply for advanced standing in the Aurora University MSW program.
Begin your journey today with Chicagoland’s only CSWE-accredited online program.
The adult degree completion program in social work is also offered at the AU Woodstock Center.
Curriculum Overview
Aurora University’s online BSW provides you with a broad academic background and field instruction in social work. Each class is taught by faculty members who have real-world experience.
Get StartedProgram Details
- Next Start Date:January 7, 2019
- Est. Program Length:4 Years
- Credit Hours:120 (40 in major)
- Course Length:8 Weeks
- Cost Per Credit:$425
General Education Required Courses for Admission
- PSC1300 Introduction to US Government – 4 hours
- PSY1100 General Psychology – 4 hours
- SOC1100 Principles of Sociology – 4 hours
Core Courses
- SWK2500 Survey of Social Work – 4 hours
- SWK3140 Social Work with Groups – 4 hours
- SWK3150 Social Welfare: Institutions and Policies – 4 hours
- SWK3210 Human Behavior in the Social Environment: Infancy to Adolescence – 4 hours
- SWK3400 Human Behavior in the Social Environment Adult Lifespan – 4 hours
- SWK4010 Social Work with Communities and Organizations – 4 hours
- SWK4110 Individuals and Families – 4 hours
- SWK4120 Integrative Seminar in Social Work – 4 hours
- SWK4200 Social Work Research I – 4 hours
- SWK4300 Social Work Research II – 4 hours
Field Instruction Courses
- SWK4210 Field Instruction I – 4 hours
- SWK4220 Field Instruction II – 4 hours
Course details are based on information available at the time of publication. Specific program requirements are subject to change.
- A grade-point average of 2.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale).
- 60 semester hours of general education coursework
- Completion of these prerequisite courses or an equivalent transfer course: U.S. Government; General Psychology; and Principles of Sociology
- Career goals consistent with the BSW program’s philosophy and curriculum.
- Commitment to high standards of personal and professional conduct, as reflected in the NASW Code of Ethics.
- Completed BSW application and Statement of Purpose.
Online BSW Career Outcomes
- Behavioral Management Aide
- Case Management Aide
- Child, Family and School Social Worker
- Eligibility Worker
- Health Care Social Worker
- Rehabilitation Case Worker
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker
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