Academic Programs
The Indiana University School of Social Work offers two degree programs at IU East, a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and a Master of Social Work (MSW). Certification in Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Gerontology are also available.
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
This BSW prepares you for entry-level generalist practice. It develops competence to exercise judgment and skill for intervention in practice with individuals, small groups, organizations, and communities. The BSW equips you to work with people who are encountering problems related to personal or social circumstances.
Becoming a Licensed Social Worker
Following a minimum of two postgraduate years of supervised social work practice experience, Bachelor of Social Work graduates of Indiana University are eligible to apply for licensure by the State of Indiana. Upon receipt of a complete application and a passing score on a standardized examination, the Indiana State Health Professions Bureau designated the BSW graduate a Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
Students in the BSW Program must complete all sophomore and junior social work courses and achieve senior standing before enrolling in the senior social work courses.
Liability Insurance
You are required to carry professional liability insurance. You may pay a small fee for inclusion in the school’s blanket policy
Master of Social Work (MSW)
IU East offers a 3 year part-time program. The first MSW cohort will graduate in 2011 and the second MSW cohort will begin in 2011.
Advance standing students have achieved a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree, have applied for advance standing and are accepted, will start classes in 2012. BSW students not accepted for advance standing and any other bachelor degree holding student accepted into the MSW program will start in 2011.
Please contact Ed FitzGerald at efitzger@indiana.edu for more information.
Certificate of Alcohol & Drug Abuse
Indiana University East’s certificate program requires students to complete 5 courses in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies. The major objectives of the certificate program are:
- Preparation of students for employment in substance abuse treatment settings;
- Increase students awareness and understanding of alcohol and other drug abuse in society;
- Provide current information on alcohol and other drug abuse treatment and practice; and
- Provide current information, knowledge and skills in working with substance abusers and their families.
Certificate of Gerontology
Indiana University East’s certificate program requires students to complete 4 courses in Gerontology Studies. The major objectives of the certificate program are:
- Prepare you for employment in community-based settings which provide services to older persons
- Increase students awareness of the needs of older adults and the implications of an aging population in American society
- Provide current information on gerontology policy and practice issues; and
- Facilitate students in their efforts to gain or increase skills and upgrade knowledge in gerontology.
Child Welfare BSW Scholars Program
The Department of Child Services Along with The Indiana Partnership for Social Work Education in Child Welfare
The Indiana Child Services Education Program
The ICSEP is designed to provide special course work and enhanced practicum experiences that lead to employment as a public child welfare worker in the state of Indiana. Students who participate in the program will receive financial support through the Department of Child Services and will graduate with a commitment for employment with the Department. To be eligible students must be enrolled in the BSW Program.
