University of Utah College of Social Work

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Founded in 1850 in Salt Lake City, the University of Utah serves over 31,000 students and maintains a strong reputation for its programs in education, business, and medicine. In fact, the U’s School of Medicine serves as the only medical school in the state. Also noteworthy is the U’s College of Social Work, which the Carnegie Foundation recognizes as one of 115 Research I universities.

The University of Utah is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). The University of Utah’s College of Social Work programs are accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE).

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Social Work Program Overview

The University of Utah’s College of Social Work offers online and on-campus options for a bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in social work. The school’s faculty includes grand reviewers for the National Institute of Health; panel-moderators at the CSWE-sponsored White House Briefings; and advisers on the National Academy Committee on Science, Technology, and Law. The main building that holds social work classes features state-of-the-art facilities such as clinical observation suites and a psychophysiology lab.

Online Social Work Programs

The University of Utah’s College of Social Work features programs with an online option, allowing students flexibility as they complete their degree. Through online programs offered on a full- or part-time basis, students may earn a bachelor in social work (BSW) or master of social work (MSW). Students can complete all of their coursework online; however, some courses may require a proctored exam at an approved location. The U’s BSW requires 48 program credits and the completion of a practicum, while the MSW requires 45 credits. Students may also take advantage of distance learning with the Ph.D. in social work.

Through the distance program, students may remotely log in during specific class times and attend classes synchronously with other students. This allows students to receive the same education as on-campus students. The University of Utah admits online students and on-campus students in the same manner, so the former do not need special permission to enroll in online courses.

On-Campus Social Work Programs

The University of Utah offers the same classes on campus as it does online. These programs include a bachelor of social work, master in social work, and a Ph.D. in social work. Students may also pursue the bachelor’s or master’s degrees in a hybrid style, taking both on-campus and online courses. The University of Utah offers various options to make sure students can achieve their goals in ways that best suit them.

University of Utah Online Social Work Degree Programs

Online Bachelor’s in Social Work

Program Overview

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

Delivery

  • Format: Online
  • Instruction Style: Asynchronous

Program Requirements

  • Prerequisites: General psychology, introduction to sociology, U.S. national government, social work as a profession
  • Credit Requirements: 48 credits
  • Field Education Requirements: Internship

Program Length

  • Program Options: Full-time and part-time
  • Program Length: 1.5-2 years
  • Program Start Dates: August 19, January 6, May 11

Admission Requirements

  • Application Deadline: November 1, March 15, April 1
  • Standardized Tests: ACT or SAT
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