Earn a degree in social work online
Advance your skills to be an effective leader, researcher, educator, or practitioner in the social work field. Our DSW program and our CSWE-accredited MSW programs offer a strong focus on leadership, advanced practitioner skills, and the growing use of technology to expand the reach and effectiveness of social service programs.
Earn a degree in social work online
Advance your skills to be an effective leader, researcher, educator, or practitioner in the social work field. Our DSW program and our CSWE-accredited MSW programs offer a strong focus on leadership, advanced practitioner skills, and the growing use of technology to expand the reach and effectiveness of social service programs.
Know your costs from the start. With Capella Tuition Cap, you’ll pay a maximum of $30,000 in tuition for your BSW, or $45,000 in tuition for your DSW.
Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
Available programs
No GMAT or GRE required.
Learning format
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Doctor of Social Work (DSW)
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Master of Social Work (MSW) Advanced Standing
Accreditations & recognitions
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Capella University’s Master of Social Work programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Board of Accreditation. For more information about social work accreditation, visit: https://www.cswe.org/accreditation.
Capella Progress Reward scholarships are for eligible new or returning students in select degree programs, including a scholarship up to $2.5K for a Master of Social Work or Master of Social Work Advanced Standing. And with Capella Tuition Cap, you’ll pay a maximum of $30K tuition for your Bachelor of Social Work, or $45K in tuition for your Doctor of Social Work – that’s our commitment to transparent pricing. Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
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