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ONLINE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAMS

Be a part of systemic change

Your gift for empathy can be a catalyst for change. Elevate your skills to advocate for vulnerable populations and bridge gaps in healthcare, education and social justice by earning a social work degree at Capella.

Online social work degrees designed for flexibility

Our programs offer career-focused coursework with the convenience of online learning. That’s how we support your goals to serve individuals and communities who need it most – earn your degree without putting life on hold.

$30,000 Tuition Cap: With Capella Tuition Cap, you won’t pay more than $30,000* in tuition costs for your Bachelor of Social Work degree.*

$2,500 master’s scholarship: Apply for a $2.5K Capella Progress Reward for the Master of Social Work and Master of Social Work – Advanced Standing programs.*

$45,000 Tuition Cap: With Capella Tuition Cap, you won’t pay more than $45,000 in tuition costs for your Doctor of Social Work degree.* 

*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.

 

Find your program

Degree
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Area of study

Learning format

bachelors 1,2,7,8,10,26
doctoral 8,12,7,2,10,26,9,1
certificate 9,7,8,2
masters 8,12,2,1,10,26,9,7
bachelors 2,7,1,10,8
doctoral 2,10,12
certificate
masters 8,2,10,7

Accredited and recognized

Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).

Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, student services and fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions.

A message from the president

We understand that your success goes beyond the classroom as you pursue your social work degree. We offer robust support systems to empower you throughout your journey. Our dedicated advisors will guide you, helping provide you with the resources and assistance needed to thrive. Additionally, our student-facing services range from technical assistance to library resources and career services. We wish you the best of luck in your studies and in achieving your academic and professional goals.

Constance St. Germain, EdD, JD
President, Capella University

Our programs are built around student success

We offer social work programs in a supportive online learning environment that can help you fit your education into your busy life. Programs are professionally aligned, and faculty and staff provide support at every step in your educational journey.

CSWE-accredited

Capella University’s Master of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Board of Accreditation.

Scholar-practitioner faculty

Learn the latest in theory and practice from experienced doctoral faculty who are actively engaged in their field. 

Have questions about our social work programs? Start here.

Meet Capella’s social work leadership

Our expert faculty members have designed curricula to enable our students and graduates to impact the evolving world of social work. We do this by maintaining close and collaborative relationships with our colleagues in practice to ensure we are appropriately focusing on current and emerging needs. Our goal is to give students the opportunity to demonstrate competencies using real-world tools, processes and practices. We provide a highly supportive environment enriched with multiple resources aimed at helping students succeed.

Brian L. Christenson

Assistant Dean

Dr. Brian L. Christenson manages and leads one of the largest online/hybrid Master’s of Social Work programs nationally and has served at Capella University for 12 years. Most recently, Dr. Christenson received the Capella University Difference Maker Award for his leadership and vision at Capella University. Dr. Christenson has 20 years of advanced generalist social work practice experience in Adoption & Child Welfare Practice as a Certified and Licensed Adoption Professional and 19 years of social work higher education leadership experience in social work and adult higher education master’s and doctoral programs. He is a licensed master social worker in Minnesota and Idaho.

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Ready for the next step?

Learning online doesn’t mean going it alone. Help is here when you need it, from faculty and academic coaches to financing advisors and more. You’ll have a supportive community that’s as passionate about your education – and your success – as you are.