Social work is one of the fastest-growing professions of the twenty-first century, projected to continue employment demands over the next few decades. The online bachelor’s degree in social work prepares you to meet those workforce needs to help make a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, families, organizations and communities across society.
Through the program, you will gain knowledge, skills and values to better understand human behavior and develop interpersonal skills for jobs within private and public agencies, government and human services fields. Social work expertise applies to positions with medical and public health; mental health and substance abuse; child, family and school services; geriatrics; and many other areas.
UNK’s social work bachelor’s program has been accredited by the Council on Social Work Education since 1982. This accreditation allows you to classify as an advanced standing student to go onward to complete your master’s degree in social work from schools around the country in a faster and more affordable way.
Completing a bachelor’s degree qualifies you for additional job positions and careers. The median salary for those with bachelor’s degrees is 39% higher than for those with a high school diploma (no college experience) and 34% higher for those with some college but no degree, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
“My experience at UNK also helped to make me more open-minded and better-informed. I was challenged, which made me learn more and new ways of thinking. It allowed for a learning environment with many different people coming together to see new perspectives. It was amazing to come to a place where I could finally find my crowd of people. Through the social work program, I was truly set up for the real world.”
Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska
Employment Specialist
STAT 241 or STAT 235 and BIOL 103 are required for General Studies requirements.
45 General Studies credits are required in addition to the following:
