The Distributed Learning (DL) Program in the Department of Social Work at Cal Poly Humboldt provides an opportunity for students who would not otherwise have access to higher education. We recognize that many individuals in rural communities are already invested in serving their local organizations or tribal programs, and the decision to relocate in order to obtain a degree would potentially create a hardship for the community being served.
Cal Poly Humboldt offers both online undergraduate (BASW) and graduate (MSW) degree programs. Our DL (also referred to as online) programs follow the same curriculum content as our campus-based programs. In addition, our online MSW program provides students with a community seminar that is designed to support student success.
All curriculum plans follow a sequence and courses are only offered one time a year. The Online BASW program follows the same two year plan as the campus program. The Online MSW program is designed as a part-time pathway and has a separate application process and fee structure. Online course sections are usually limited to 25 students.
While the majority of course content for DL students is fully online, all students come to campus for a mandatory orientation at the beginning of their program and then once a year to participate in our January Intensive. This intensive is typically held over the Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend, just prior to courses beginning.
