Online Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
BVU’s online Social Work degree prepares you to support individuals, families, and communities through advocacy, ethical practice, and evidence-based service. This flexible online program is designed for students who want to create meaningful change while balancing school with work and other responsibilities.
You’ll build the knowledge and professional skills needed for careers in social services, community organizations, healthcare settings, and advocacy work.
Why Choose BVU Online
Designed for busy adults, transfer students, and students seeking flexibility, BVU Online helps you earn your degree while balancing your goals, commitments, and career. With affordable, career-focused programs and personalized support, you can build skills, increase your earning potential, and take the next step toward your future.
Learn Anytime
Study from anywhere with flexible, asynchronous online coursework that fits your schedule.
Personalized Support
Receive one-on-one support from dedicated faculty and academic advisors from enrollment through graduation.
Small Classes. Big Connections.
Learn in small classes where meaningful connections and personalized attention help you succeed.
Flexible Pathways
Transfer eligible credits and choose a full-time or part-time pace that helps you finish your bachelor's degree.
Mission & Student Learning Outcomes
The mission of Buena Vista University’s Social Work Program is to prepare culturally competent and service-oriented professionals. Through experiential learning and focused research, the program cultivates generalist social work practitioners who are committed to addressing complex problems and creating change within systems at all levels.
Quick Facts
Whether you're starting college or completing a degree you previously began, BVU Online meets you where you are.
- 100% Online
- 7.5-Week Terms
- Seamless Transfer: Transfer up to 60 credits from an accredited community college or up to 90 credits from an accredited four-year college or university—up to a maximum of 90 total transfer credits.
- Six Start Dates Throughout the Year
BVU social work graduates go far.
Where this degree can take you
You're Online, But Never on Your Own
At BVU, online students are part of a supportive learning community. Whether you need help planning your courses, transferring credits, improving your writing, or preparing for your next career move, you'll have a team ready to help every step of the way.
Learn more about the BVU Online student experience.
Also Available on Campus
Prefer a traditional college experience? BVU also offers this program in a face-to-face format on our Storm Lake campus. Talk with an enrollment counselor to explore the path that fits your goals.
Curriculum Highlights
A flexible program that lets you explore your interests while building a strong foundation in social work. Your coursework is designed to build the knowledge and skills needed for success in your field. Click here for complete program requirements and course descriptions in the Academic Catalog.
Student Learning Outcomes
As an accredited program, BVU measures and reports student learning outcomes in alignment with Council on Social Work Education standards. [View Assessment Data]
Take the Next Step
Ready to earn your social work degree online?