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Online social work and human services degrees designed for flexibility
Online social work and human services 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, Master of Social Work – Advanced Standing, and Master of Science in Human Services 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 or Doctor of Human Services degree.*
*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
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Area of study
Learning format
bachelors
1,2,7,8,10,26
doctoral
8,12,7,2,10,26,9,1,25
certificate
2,9,7,8
masters
25,8,12,2,1,10,26,9,7
bachelors
2,7,1,10,8
doctoral
2,10,25,12
certificate
masters
8,2,10,7
Accredited and recognized
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
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 learner-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 and human services 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.
CSHSE-accredited
The MS in Human Services program at Capella University is the first online master's program to be accredited by the Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE).
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.
Distinctive programs
Social work and human services have key distinctions. See how Capella defines and builds around the needs of these important fields. Read The difference between human services and social work.
Have questions about our social work and human services programs? Start here.
The cost of a human services degree can vary based on the program or degree level you are interested in. Capella offers many ways to save on your master’s or doctoral degree in human services. Learn more about how you can save.
Capella’s social work and human services faculty
Our expert faculty members have designed curricula to enable our students and graduates to impact the evolving world of social work and human services. 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.
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