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Social Work is considered a calling and a personal mission that compels ordinary individuals to make extraordinary efforts to help people from all walks of life. With a Social Work degree from the UNK, you will be prepared to join one of the fastest growing and most meaningful professions of the 21st century.
After completing the Social Work program requirements, you will be equipped with knowledge, skills, ethics and values to counsel and aid people as they strive to better their lives. Social workers are highly desired for their people-skills in business, government, non-profits and numerous other leadership positions.
As an online Social Work student at UNK, you'll receive a quality and affordable education as well as the same degree as our on-campus students. Request Info Learn More Online Curriculum
Credit Hours
General Studies requirement has been reduced to 30 credit hrs allowing more freedom and making it easier to transfer to UNK.
Degree Received
Social Work Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science
Minor Offered
Social Work minor available online and on-campus
Great Value
UNK is the most affordable Nebraska university and most students receive significant financial aid
STAT 241 or STAT 235 and BIOL 103 are required for General Studies requirements.
30 General Studies credits are required in addition to the following:
"I am so thankful for my department faculty at UNK. Having transferred, they were extremely communicative and supportive of me in my transition process. The Admissions staff were extremely accommodating and worked with me. UNK has allowed me to further my education that fosters me as a student with hands-on learning and experience, and I've grown socially and emotionally. I did not realize how friendly everyone was here until I started school. I truly love Kearney. UNK feels like home. "
Social Work Major
Learn more about the types of jobs and common employers that Social Work graduates work for.
UNK is Nebraska’s most affordable university even BEFORE financial aid is awarded. You’ll quickly discover that no one works harder than UNK to reduce the cost of an education and provide the best value. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid for your Social Work Degree Program
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