* Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Typically takes four years of full-time study.
* Master of Social Work (MSW): Typically takes two years of full-time study for those with a bachelor's degree in a different field. It can be shorter for those with a BSW, sometimes as little as one year, but this varies greatly by program.
There are also other options, such as Doctor of Social Work (DSW) and PhD in Social Work, which take considerably longer.