Online social work courses
Build on your skills by continuing your education with our social work courses. Expand your foundational knowledge of social work practice, social programs, policy and advocacy.
Online checkout process
Frequent start dates
5-6 week courses
Why take social work courses with us?
You can pick courses designed to help you grow personally and professionally.
Learn from qualified faculty
No matter which course you choose, you’ll learn from the same experienced faculty members who also teach our degree programs. They bring years of industry knowledge to the classroom, so you can develop the latest skills from the field.
Meet your goals on your timeline
These courses are only 5-6 weeks long. You can enroll online, learn on your schedule, and fit them into your life.
Get affordable tuition
Our prices are competitive and fixed. And, if this course can help you in the workplace, check to see if your employer will cover it for you.
Frequently asked questions
As a student, you can choose courses that will help you:
- gain an understanding of human growth and development across the lifespan, applying developmental psychological theory and ecological perspectives to the family and individual lifecycles within a multi-generational cultural context.
- use the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics to navigate ethical issues and dilemmas faced by social workers throughout their careers.
- develop an understanding of social welfare and the effects of sociopolitical policies on marginalized populations.
- learn to integrate social work theory and practice related to assessment, evaluation, and intervention at the group level, as well as how to assess group needs and identify resources for a group.
Prerequisites are gathered for individual courses to make sure every student enrolled in the course has the foundational knowledge to be successful. To show you meet the required prerequisite for some courses, you simply have to upload a digital copy of your transcript (official or unofficial) during the checkout process. Then you’re good to go.
University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org, since 1978. Additionally, some of our programs also hold programmatic accreditation.
Get your course transcript
After you’ve completed your courses, you can request your official transcripts be sent directly to you or, if you are attempting to transfer the credits elsewhere, to your school of choice. Remember, that accepting transfer credits is at the discretion of the receiving institution, so it is always a good idea to confirm the credits will transfer and apply to any degree program you intend to pursue outside of University of Phoenix.
Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. If you have a question contact us at (866) 354-1800.
Non-degree students may complete an unlimited number of courses; however, non-degree students will not be awarded a degree or certificate unless they are officially admitted into a degree or certificate program. Non-degree students who are admitted into a degree program will need to meet the program’s residency and other program-specific requirements. Not all programs are available in all states or jurisdictions. Completion of an individual course at University of Phoenix does not guarantee acceptance into a degree or certificate program at University of Phoenix.
Dean spotlight
Learn from accomplished social work professionals
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My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a dynamic learning environment that nurtures curiosity, critical thinking and creativity.”
Samantha Dutton, PhD, LCSW-R, Lt Col (Ret)
Associate Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
