Program Overview
The Social Work at Indiana University South Bend is a Master programme in Social Sciences over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Social Work programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: South Bend, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Work programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- SWK-S 501 Professional Social Work at the Master\x92s Level: An Immersion
- SWK-S 502 Research I
- SWK-S 503 Human Behavior and the Social Environment
- SWK-S 504 Professional Practice Skills
- SWK-S 505 Social Policy Analysis and Practice
- SWK-S 513 Human Behavior in the Social Environment
- SWK-S 514 Practice with Individuals and Families I
- SWK-S 516 Social Work Practice II: Organizations, Communities, and Society
- SWK-S 517 Assessment in Mental Health and Addictions
- SWK-S 555 Social Work Practicum I
- SWK-S 618 Social Policies and Services
- SWK-S 623 Practice Research Integrative Seminar I
- SWK-S 651 Social Work Practicum II (4 cr.)
- SWK-S 652 Social Work Practicum III (5 cr.)
- SWK-S 661 Executive Leadership Practice
- SWK-S 683 Community Based Practice in Mental Health and Addictions
- SWK-S 685 Mental Health and Addiction Practice with Individuals or Families
- SWK-S 686 Social Work Practice: Addictions
- SWK-S 687 Mental Health and Addiction Practice with Groups
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Professional social work education requires the ability to undertake a rigorous program of classroom and field study. The school seeks to admit persons who demonstrate competency through their academic and work achievements and who give evidence of commitment to working toward the well-being of others and the betterment of social conditions. It also seeks to provide an ethnically and regionally diversified student body. Admission to the Indiana University School of Social Work is program specific.
The Indiana University Master of Social Work degree program at the South Bend campus offers a part-time evening program culminating in the Master of Social Work degree. The entire 60 credit hours are available on the South Bend campus for those interested in the interpersonal practice concentration. Transfer to the Indiana University\xc2\x97Purdue University Indianapolis campus is available to those wishing to finish the last 30 concentration credit hours in macro practice or other concentrations not offered on this campus. These include child welfare, health, and family services.
Admission to the IU South Bend Master of Social Work degree program is handled jointly with the Indiana University School of Social Work in Indianapolis and IU South Bend. Applications are available through the IU South Bend Master of Social Work office\xc2\x97generally in September. Call for the latest information, as dates may vary.
Prerequisites for Admission
The following prerequisites are the minimum requirements for consideration for admission to the M.S.W. degree program:
- Evidence of an earned bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Evidence of successful completion of a minimum of six courses in social or behavioral sciences. Courses are accepted from the following disciplines: psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, political science, criminal justice, and social work.
- Evidence of successful completion of one course in statistics. This course can be in any discipline and on any level (graduate or undergraduate), so long as it was taken at an accredited college or university.
- An earned undergraduate grade point average (GPA), during the last 60 hours, of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Submission of the completed application packet, with requested supplemental materials, within the established time period. Go to graduate.iusb.edu to find the online application.
Applications are accepted for consideration any time after December 1 for the following academic year. Preference is given to applications received by February 1. The school uses a modified rolling admissions policy. Applications received after the February 1 deadline are processed and notifications are made as space is available.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Indiana University South Bend
Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, United States
Indiana University South Bend is a public university in South Bend, Indiana. It is the third largest and northernmost campus of Indiana University.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 36 months