Bachelor of Social Work (Online)
- Up to 75 transfer credits accepted
- Start terms: Aug, Oct, Jan, Mar, May, July
- SAT/ACT not required (Accelerated Adult admission)
- Eligible for MSW Advanced Standing (if criteria are met)
CSWE-accredited. 7-week terms. Six start dates each year. Built for working adults.
- Program Length:
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2.00 or 4.00 Years
- Course Length:
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7 Weeks
- Cost:
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$322 Per Credit
Create Your Comeback in Social Work
Why Alvernia?
If you’re ready to finish your degree, change direction, or move into helping professions, Alvernia’s Online BSW is designed for busy adults—accelerated terms, multiple start dates, and support that stays with you from inquiry to graduation.
Nationally Recognized For Online Programs
Top 100 Best Online Colleges for Adults
Abound, an organization that helps adult learners find the best higher education opportunities, recognized Alvernia as one of the Top 100 Best Online Colleges for Adults in 2023.
Providing Access and High Earning Careers
Carnegie “High Access, High Earnings” opportunity designation
In 2025, the Carnegie Foundation recognized the university as one of the country’s leading institutions for student opportunity and economic mobility.
SOLAR Support Network
Culture of Care
Support doesn’t stop when you’re online. Access the Academic Success Center (tutoring, writing, academic coaching), Adult Education Counselors (individualized support), Career Closet (professional attire at no cost), Hope Fund + basic-needs supports.
CSWE-Accredited
Accredited for the profession you’re entering
Alvernia’s BSW and MSW are fully accredited by CSWE, Programs are designed to support licensing exam and academic requirements, but licensure can’t be guaranteed and varies by state.
From BSW to impact in health equity
BSW alumna Daria Podell ’24 became the first full-time medical social worker for the Dr. Ala Stanford Center for Health Equity, supporting patients and families with resources and care coordination.
Your Future Starts Here
Take the First Step Toward Your Degree
Daria Podell '24 MSW '25
I chose Alvernia for the values they have and their mission. I got a head start in the community where I saw my future. The online program allowed me to also attend to other responsibilities in my life, my family, self-care.
Benefits of Online Learning
• Multiple start dates allow you to begin your program when it's convenient for you.
• Earn your undergraduate or graduate degree on your terms.
• As an online student, you'll have access to an array of resources including our online bookstore, online library, Office of Career Development and Academic Success Center.
• A structured learning environment builds a sense of intellectual community, similar to a traditional classroom.
• Regular meeting times help students stay on track.
• Up to 75 transfer credits accepted for bachelor's programs and up to six credits for graduate and certification programs.
Success Stories
After graduating from Alvernia with a Bachelor of Social Work, Kacie Walters '25 is working as a psychiatric case manager in a hospital emergency room where she helps diagnose and treat individuals of all ages with mental illness. Read her story and many more inspiring tales of perseverance and triumph.
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Alvernia cultivates a supportive, inclusive community that emphasizes academic excellence, lifelong learning, professional development, responsible citizenship and a deep commitment to caring for one another.