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MSW

at IU Northwest

Prepare for advanced social work practice with education that deepens your commitment and improves your marketability.

Your next step begins here #

A nationally ranked MSW program. Faculty committed to student success. Meaningful experiential learning and three focus areas.

For these reasons and more, the MSW program at Northwest prepares you for the next step in your professional journey. Our clinical and community practice curriculum arms you with the broad knowledge to work across social work’s continuum and be licensed for both micro- and macro-level practice.

11,000+
Alumni
#1
Providers of Mental Health Care in the U.S.
+12%
Overall Growth in Social Work

Experiential learning sharpens skills, fuels interests #

IU School of Social Work develops and maintains strong relationships with a variety of social work practicum sites within the student’s local community as well as internationally through study abroad partners. These partnerships allow us to offer opportunities with an array of inspiring and challenging learning experiences.

Our placement planning process is collaborative and highly personalized.  Our field team works closely with students to match them with a practicum site that meets CSWE accreditation requirements and provides impactful learning experiences.

We offer a large variety of field experiences with opportunities in Indiana, Illinois and Michigan. Practicum placement is very individualized. We meet with students to learn about their interests to try and find the best possible match.

Darlene Lynch, MSW, PhD, LCSW ,
Social Work Program Director, IU Northwest

Unique opportunities to learn and grow #

A diverse learning environment means you’ll interact with faculty and students from various backgrounds and points of view. Interdisciplinary training opportunities offer a chance for MSW students to learn alongside peers in other health-related disciplines.

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