Social Work Online Courses

Social work is that area of study where, the upliftment and wellbeing of those, who are devoid of resources and proper education, is taught.

The professional social workers work to improve, the life and living of those people or communities who require help, through proper research and policies, and in accordance to basic human rights. Social Work, is no more, just a social deed, which people do to earn merits.

In fact it has floundered into a full fledged sector in professional and academical world. People are going for proper courses for the subject and opting to work as a Social Worker. Keeping pace with this demand is the distance education, which is coming up with many online courses, through reputed colleges in the world.

Universities / Colleges offering Social Work Online Courses :

Social Work Online Courses :

• PhD in Human Services : Clinical Social Work, by Walden
• DSW - General Social Work, by Capella
• MS - Social and Community Services, by Capella
• PhD Social and Community Services, by Capella
• Addictions and Community Support Workers, by CDI
• BA in Social Service
• MS in Social Development
• Bachelors in Social Policy Analysis and Planning
• MS in Cultural Studies
• Masters in Public Health

These are some popular online courses for Social Work, and since the courses are available under different programs, they follow different curriculum, but all covering same areas. Take a look.

Course Contents / Structure :

• Foundations of Human Services
• Social Change, Leadership and Advocacy for Counselling and Human Services Professionals
• History and Development of Human Services
• Human Services Theory, Research and Practice
• Culture and Psychology
• Human Services Administration
• Advanced Social Work, Theory and Practice
• Theories and Techniques in Marriage, Couples and Family Counselling
• Psychology and Social Change
• Human Motivation
• Organizational Management and Leadership
• Research Theory, Design and Methods
• Ethics and Social Justice
• Finance and Budgeting for the Public Sector
• Substance Abuse Counseling

All these areas are covered under various online programs of Social Work, and you can choose your area of interest, be it psychology or the management. A thorough learning of this area, and a certified degree, will bring amazing prospects for you in professional level. You can earn while doing social service.

Career Prospects after Social Work Online Courses :

• Social Workers
• Social Work Case Managers
• Social Scientists
• Health and Social Service Managers
• Medical Social Worker
• Professor of Social work
• Social Work Supervisor
• Social Activist

Sectors with jobs after Social Work Online Courses :

• Orphanage
• Hospitals
• Mental Asylums
• Department of Human Services
• Rehabilitation Centres
• Religious Institutions
• Nursing Homes
• Care Centres
• Community Organization
• NGOs

Last updated : Dec 22, 2011.