Earn the Online Bachelor of Social Work From Mary Baldwin University

Change the World, One Life at a Time

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from the Susan Warfield Caples Department of Social Work is for those who know that changing the world starts with improving the lives of those around you. If you feel strongly about issues such as social justice, mental health, non-profit management and health advocacy, Mary Baldwin University’s Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program is the perfect opportunity for you to learn how to turn that passion into a genuine force for change.

This program combines learning with hands-on experience, preparing you to go out into the real world and improve the lives of people in our most vulnerable communities.

Why Earn Your Bachelor of Social Work Degree at Mary Baldwin?

Founded in 1842, Mary Baldwin University is a private university rooted in tradition but with an innovative spirit. The university’s mission is to empower inclusive leaders to create lives of purpose and professional success in a changing world.

Mary Baldwin University’s BSW program features professors who are experienced social workers from diverse fields. Alongside their instruction, you’ll gain extensive fieldwork experience through partnerships with organizations across Virginia. The program is also designed so you can earn your degree while you work, furthering your education without having to interrupt your current career.

Students can transfer up to 84 credits and complete coursework online. Five of the classes include synchronous sessions.

Curriculum Highlights

Graduates from the BSW program at Mary Baldwin University learn to dedicate themselves to serving communities with the greatest need. The curriculum blends rigorous learning with practical experience, with a significant portion of the program requirements met through hands-on fieldwork in collaboration with local organizations. Course highlights include:

Interviewing – Human Services. Gain the knowledge and communication skills needed to help people and families plan for change.
Social Welfare Policy. Learn the impact on social work made by the policies and services of local, state, regional, federal and international agencies. Gain the knowledge needed to become an effective policy advocate.
Social Work Practice. Learn essential theories and techniques, and practice putting them to work in simulated field conditions.

Potential Careers

Recent graduates of the BSW program at Mary Baldwin University have found careers with:

Valley Children’s Advocacy Center, empowering children and families impacted by sexual abuse.
Valley Community Services Board, serving in positions such as case manager, community educator and school-based interventionalists.
Western State, serving those with significant mental health needs.
Love, Inc., a network of donation centers and thrift stores that help people in need through community service.

Social workers are needed in a variety of work settings. They include schools, hospitals, mental health clinics, senior centers, elected offices, private practices and prisons.

Ready to Find Out More about MBU Online Degree Programs?

If you have questions, reach out to discuss your goals and explore how this program aligns with them. Our admissions team is dedicated to supporting you every step of the way – from selecting your degree and completing your application to preparing for your first day of class.

We’re excited about the opportunity to help you take the next step in your academic journey.