Online BSSW Program Information
Flexibility. Increased access. Quality education. Five words that describe our Online BSSW Program well.
The Online BSSW Program is specifically designed for transfer students who have earned 60 transferrable credit hours and an Associate of Art (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree from a regionally accredited community college. Applicants who have not yet finished their A.A. or A.S are eligible for admission as long as their A.A or A.S. and 60 transferrable credit hours are complete by the fall semester. Transfer students who complete the Tennessee Transfer Pathway in Social Work are highly encouraged to apply.
All curriculum and program requirements for the Online BSSW Program are identical to those required for the on-campus BSSW Program. All required social work courses will be delivered exclusively online using real-time or synchronous video conference software. Courses will also feature asynchronous teaching methods to facilitate learning through the use of online learning resources outside predetermined time constraints. The online BSSW Program offers cutting-edge electives including courses on trauma, forensic social work, crisis intervention and suicidology, and social work with military and veteran populations. Like the on-campus BSSW Program, students will work with their field coordinator to secure their required field/practicum placements that occur in a real-world practice setting under the supervision of a professional social worker.
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Tennessee Community College Graduate?
The University of Tennessee College of Social Work (UTCSW) now has GUARANTEED and PRIORITY admission for Tennessee Community Colleges transfer students to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) degree in our Online BSSW program.
GUARANTEED ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
- An Associate of Science (A.S.) or Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Social Work with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher; AND
- A grade of “C” or higher in SWRK 2010: Intro to Social Work AND SOCI 1040: Social Problems OR any Social Work elective (e.g., SWRK 2030: Intro to Social Welfare and Policy), as reflected on the Tennessee Transfer Pathway for Social Work; AND
- A minimum of 60 transferable credit hours; AND
- Complete admission application by Feb. 1st of the same year for fall entry
PRIORITY ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
- An Associate of Science (A.S.) or Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Social Work with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; AND
- A grade of “C” or higher in SWRK 2010: Intro to Social Work AND SOCI 1040: Social Problems OR any Social Work elective (e.g., SWRK 2030: Intro to Social Welfare and Policy), as reflected on the Tennessee Transfer Pathway for Social work; AND
- A minimum of 60 transferable credit hours; AND
- Complete admission application by May 1st of the same year for fall entry
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Application and Admission
For a description of admission requirements and applications for undergraduate admission to the University can be found on the admissions website below.
(* SOWK 200 and SOWK 250 are offered online every summer prior to enrollment in the online BSSW social work classes in the fall.)
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