There are many benefits to getting our online Bachelor in Social Work (BSN) degrees, and eventually masters in social work. Online learning is better suited to the modern world that we live in because it allows you to have a more flexible learning schedule. You can also learn at your own pace, and work as quickly or as slowly as you want. Many people who attend online classes have full-time jobs in the social work field, while also supporting a family, which means it’s not practical for them to attend a college or university in person.

Here are the many perks of earning your BSW and masters in social work online:

1. Earning an education online is convenient
It is not necessary to drive to your classes every day, move your entire family, or to even get childcare for your children so that you can work towards your degree. These days you can do most of your learning at home, choose your own hours, and work at your courses for as long or as little as you like (as long as you meet the projected date for the completion of the course).

2. Get a personalized learning plan
When you opt to earn your BSW online, you will still have access to an instructor, and you will be able to get one-on-one attention. If you have questions, you can simply call or email your teacher, and get a quick response. You can also discuss subjects not only with your instructor but with your virtual classmates in a virtual classroom.

3. You’ll Pay less for your education
Think about it. You don’t have to drive to class. You don’t have to rent a dorm room. You don’t have to pay for food, parking, and materials to attend a brick and mortar campus. That means your tuition will be lower compared to if you attended a more traditional university or college. Plus, an online course is the same as what you’d earn at a physical educational institution, and your degree will be recognized in the same way.

4. Improved quality of life and job prospects
When you take the time to obtain your masters in social work, you are bettering yourself, and you will be able to get a better and higher paying job. Your quality of living will improve, as well as your self-confidence, and you will have an edge in the job market. It takes much dedication to work at your classes on your own with minimal supervision. It takes dedication and diligence, and employers acknowledge that, particularly in a self-motivated field like social work.