Bachelor in Social Work (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Qualifying students in the Social Work Scholars program receive a tuition reduction of up to $1,500 per semester, renewable for up to eight semesters..

This programme prepares students for licensure as generalist social workers in diverse community settings. It focuses on case management, advocacy, and service coordination grounded in ethical practice and social justice. Students learn to support individuals, families, and communities through direct practice and program coordination. The curriculum emphasizes real-world application in healthcare, schools, nonprofits, and government agencies.

The programme requires 120 credits, including general education, core social work courses, and a supervised practicum. Students complete a field placement in a community agency during their final year.

Graduates work as social work practitioners in healthcare, schools, child welfare, mental health, and community service organizations.

Applicants must meet Methodist College admissions requirements and complete a FAFSA each year. New students starting in Fall 2026 are automatically reviewed for the Social Work Scholars tuition reduction.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 31% of applicants.

Methodist College brings together traditional students, transfer students, first-generation learners, working professionals, and people returning to education. Its Peoria campus includes laboratories, simulation centers, classrooms, a library, and residence halls. The college is located at 7600 N. Academic Drive in Peoria, Illinois, within the Greater Peoria healthcare and human services community.

Healthcare education is central to the college's academic offering. Faculty focus on clinical reasoning, culturally competent care, best practices, and lifelong learning. Nursing students can enter undergraduate and graduate pathways, while registered nurses can continue their education through the online RN-BSN program. The RN-BSN degree can be completed in as little as three semesters, with coursework designed to fit around employment. The Bachelor of Social Work prepares students for roles in healthcare systems, schools, community agencies, mental health and substance use programs, child and family services, nonprofits, and government agencies.

Students applying to an undergraduate program currently pay no application fee and create their application through the Elements student information system. Official transcripts from all high schools and colleges attended are required, and admissions decisions are made within 7 to 14 business days after all official documents are received. Applicants can meet with recruitment or financial aid staff and tour the facilities before enrollment. New students applying for Spring 2027 must apply by October 1, 2026.