Help others help themselves through Social Work
If you have a desire to help others, the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree at IU East can provide you the knowledge, skills, and ethics to become a social worker.
Social workers help people identify and resolve problems—both personal and those related to the social environment―and enjoy a better life. You can become an advocate for children and adults who are victims of abuse, while you work to promote social and economic justice.
As a social worker, you can work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, social service agencies, schools, youth centers, mental health or substance abuse facilities, nursing homes, and others. A degree in social work from IU East can put you on the path to a fulfilling career helping others.
Contact Us Today
School of Social WorkIndiana University East
Tom Raper Hall, TR150
2325 Chester Blvd.
Richmond, IN 47374
Phone: (765) 973-8535 or 1-800-959-EAST x535
Fax: (765) 973-8590
Mission Statement
The mission of the Indiana University School of Social Work is to educate students to be effective and knowledgeable professional social workers prepared for practice in the twenty-first century. Such practitioners are committed to the alleviation of poverty, oppression, and discrimination. The school is dedicated to the enhancement of the quality of life for all people, particularly the citizens of Indiana, and to the advancement of just social, political, and economic conditions through excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Within the context of a diverse, multicultural, urbanized, global, and technologically oriented society, the school prepares social workers who will shape solutions to a wide range of interpersonal and social problems by developing and using knowledge critically as they uphold the traditions, values, and ethics of the social work profession.
Accreditation
The School of Social Work offers programs leading to a BSW and MSW degree. The BSW and MSW programs are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the accrediting organization for undergraduate and master's level professional social work education.
Accreditation by CSWE ensures that the school’s programs are of the highest quality. Students who obtain a degree from an accredited social work program are prepare for professional practice and eligible for licensure as a Social Worker.
The complete BSW and MSW degrees are offered on three of our campuses:
- IUPUI (Indianapolis)
- IU Bloomington
SCHOOL NEWS
Upcoming events
SWK REUNION Thursday August 5, 6pm
Invitations have been mailed, please RSVP to the IU East Alumni Office. If you are a Social Work graduate and have not received your invitation please contact Linda 765-973-8583. Hope to see you there!
BSW Application
2010-2011
IU East School of Social Work has a rolling application process so please do not hesitate to apply at anytime. Applications are available from the link above or from the office of Social Work TR150.
For additional information or to determine eligibility for rolling enrollment, contact Dr. Ed FitzGerald, Director (765) 973-8422 or Sheila Armstead, Field Coordinator (765) 973-8534.
MSW Application
2011
MSW applications will be available September 2010.
For additional information or to determine eligibility for rolling enrollment, contact Dr. Ed FitzGerald, Director (765) 973-8422 or Sheila Armstead, Field Coordinator (765) 973-8534.
