Northwestern State University of Louisiana Social Work Department

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSU) has roots tracing back to the founding of Louisiana State Normal School in 1884. By 1921, the school expanded to include a four-year degree, and the Northwestern State University social work program began in 1970. Today, NSU comprises campuses in Natchitoches, Shreveport, Alexandria, and Fort Polk. NSU’s global campus, eNSU, serves as the state’s largest online learning provider with 40 programs and no out-of-state fees.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The NSU Department of Social Work’s programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Featured Programs in Social Work

Social Work Program Overview

The NSU social work department endeavors to educate professionals who can specialize in one area of social work or move among populations throughout their careers. The friendly faculty and staff dedicate themselves to helping learners discover the paths toward success. They freely offer their contact information and encourage learners to seek help for academic and career success. The department also provides a social work club, open to all majors. This student organization allows degree candidates to network and learn from one another. Students in the social work program also serve on university-wide committees and councils.

Online Social Work Programs

The Department of Social Work also offers a bachelor’s degree in social work entirely online. Students must complete 120 credits, including many in general education. Degree candidates may take courses full- or part-time and can change their enrollment status as needed. Online learners never have to attend classes on campus, but they must complete field experience hours in the final two semesters of the program. All learners must finish the pre-professional curriculum and maintain GPAs of at least 2.0 before officially becoming social work majors.

On-Campus Social Work Programs

NSU’s on-campus and online social work offerings are identical. The shared bachelor’s degree in social work curriculum includes courses in differential diagnosis techniques, research methods, cultural diversity, and contemporary issues in social policy. Students must first apply to NSU and meet the same admissions standards. Once learners meet the pre-professional program requirements, they can apply to the social work program. The prerequisites include introductory social work classes, college-level English, and demonstration of social work professional values.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Online Social Work Degree Programs

Online Bachelor’s in Social Work

Program Overview

  • Department: Department of Social Work
  • Program Name: Bachelor of Social Work

Delivery

  • Format: Online
  • Instruction Style: Synchronous and asynchronous

Program Requirements

  • Prerequisites: Pre-professional curriculum
  • Credit Requirements: 120 credits
  • Field Education Requirements: 12 credits

Program Length

  • Program Options: Full-time or part-time
  • Program Length: 4 years
  • Program Start Dates: Spring, summer, and fall

Admission Requirements

  • Application Deadline: Rolling
  • GPA: 2.0 minimum
  • Standardized Tests: SAT, ACT, or ACCUPLACER
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