Bachelor in Social Work (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the social work programme is $380 per credit hour for undergraduate students..

The programme is a four-year bachelor's degree in social work. It is offered on campus or online. Students can study full-time or part-time. They complete at least three field experiences as part of the curriculum. These experiences take place in real-world settings. Students gain hands-on practice through these placements. The programme focuses on a person-centered approach. It is based on Christian values. Opportunities include internships. Students may also join service-learning trips overseas.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits, with coursework distributed across core social work classes, general education, and field practicum experiences. Students complete a minimum of 500 hours of internship experience across multiple placements.

Graduates enter roles in case management, child or adult protective services, mental health therapy, forensic social work, and policy advocacy.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Required documents include official transcripts, a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation. The programme is open to students of all faith backgrounds.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus or online, full-time or part-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 76% of applicants.

More than 1,200 students from 27 states and 11 countries make up Malone University’s campus community in Canton, Ohio. Student life includes the Malone International Student Association, Multicultural Student Union, clubs, honor societies, music groups, intramural sports, and Campus Activities Board events. Students can also join spiritual formation gatherings, community worship, Life Groups, and student-led service activities. Malone has 20 NCAA Division II teams, and more than 350 student athletes compete in its athletics program.

Malone is a Bible-based Christian university that integrates faith into academic study. Its academic divisions include Business and Technologies, Humanities, Education and Ministry, Natural and Health Sciences, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Programs range from Spanish for Service and the Professions, nursing, education, business, counseling, and social work to Zoo and Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Worship Arts, and Urban Studies. Academic resources include the Honors Program, one-on-one mentoring, CORE100 for new freshmen, tutoring, advising, internships, service learning, and short-term service opportunities abroad.

The Canton campus sits in Northeast Ohio, with access to Cleveland, Akron, Columbus, and Pittsburgh. Nearby schools, healthcare facilities, businesses, and recreational venues provide opportunities for jobs, internships, co-ops, practicums, and student teaching. International students should know that Malone’s community is explicitly Christian and welcomes students from different faith backgrounds. The university offers rolling admissions, scholarships and grants, and financial aid. Its Center for Intercultural Studies supports study-away programs and service learning.