F.A.Q.
- What are the advantages of an Indiana University education?
What degrees are offered at the IUSSW?
Which Indiana University campuses offer social work degrees?
Which IUSSW degrees are offered on each campus?
What can you tell me about the faculty?
In what areas can I practice social work?
What are the starting salaries for social workers?
How can I contact the school for more information?What are the advantages of an Indiana University education?
You can take advantage of first-class teaching, research, and cultural resources and feel confident that your degree will be respected and recognized across the country and the world. The Indiana University School of Social Work is proud to be the nations' oldest university social work education program.
What degrees are offered at the IUSSW?
The School of Social Work offers programs leading to an Associates Degree in Human Services, BSW, MSW, or Ph.D. degree. The BSW and MSW programs include a substantial Field Education component and are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the accrediting organization for undergraduate and master's level professional social work education. Please visit the program links for descriptions and admission information specific to each degree program.
For more information about the degrees and programs offered by IUSSW, see programs.
Which Indiana University campuses offer social work degrees?
Indiana University School of Social Work degrees are offered at five locations across the state of Indiana. These campuses and their campus abbreviations are:
- IUPUI: Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
- IUB: Indiana University Bloomington
- IUE: Indiana University East (Richmond, IN)
- IUNW: Indiana University Northwest (Gary, IN)
- IUSB: Indiana University South Bend
For more information, see campuses.
Which IUSSW degrees are offered on each campus?
Not all IUSSW degrees are offered at each campus. The following campuses offer the degrees indicated:
- IUPUI: The Indianapolis campus offers the BSW, MSW, and Ph.D.
- IUB: The Bloomington campus offers the first three years of the BSW degree.
- IUE: The Richmond campus offers the ASHS and BSW degrees.
- IUNW: The Gary campus offers the MSW degree.
- IUSB: The South Bend campus offers the MSW degree.
What can you tell me about the faculty?
The professors of the School of Social Work are dedicated to teaching, research, and service and are distinguished in each of these areas. We have 48 faculty members who teach, conduct research, and hold weekly office hours.
In what areas can I practice social work?
- Nursing Homes
- Hospices
- Hospitals
- Home care agencies
- Substance abuse programs
- Mental health services
- Mental retardation services
- Vocational rehabilitation services
- Public health agencies
- Community action agencies
- Family service agencies
- Children & youth services
- Child welfare agencies
- Aging services
- Residential treatment programs
- Child and adult day care centers
- Domestic violence programs
What are the starting salaries for social workers?
How can I contact the school for more information?
Indiana University School of Social Work
Education/Social Work Building 4138
902 West New York Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5154
Phone: (317) 274-6705
Fax: (317) 274-8630
Web: http://socialwork.iu.edu
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