Master of Social Work
Live Your Passion
Key Features
Whether online or through one of our seven campus locations across the state, we’ve got you covered! Wherever you call home, you can complete our top-ranked MSW program.
Be prepared for licensure with our specialized curriculum. Our focus areas include behavioral health (mental health and substance abuse), children, youth and families, schools, and health. Other focus areas of interest are our, and community and organizational leadership practices, and eSocial Work.
Live your passion through supervised practicum experiences across a broad range of service organizations in your community.
Join our MSW program at IU to gain a comprehensive, holistic, and integrative education that enables you to make a difference.
Focus Areas
IU’s MSW is designed to teach you about the full range of social work practice. Our focus areas give you more knowledge in your chosen field.
Which focus area is your passion?
- Behavioral health Provides a holistic approach to mental health and substance misuse treatment and is designed to improve overall wellbeing.
- Children, youth, and families Improves the outcomes of children and families. You will be prepared to work with families experiencing risk and trauma through utilizing policies and services to address barriers.
- School social work Addresses situational aspects that impact learning to better position children and youth for successful educational outcomes.
- Health Encompasses practice in medical and healthcare settings to identify and address care needs beyond medical treatments.
- Community & Organizational Leadership Facilitates working with non-government organizations (NGO). You will be able to identify and inform the macro role of communities and organizations in supporting individuals and families.
- Special Practice Areas in Social Work Ensures greater access to care through telehealth, making sure you are prepared for providing effective virtual care.
Dual Degree Programs #
IU School of Social Work offers dual degree programs.
e-Social Work Practice Graduate Certificate #
We offer the nation’s first telehealth social work certificate online, designed specifically for social workers.
- 100% online
- Create better access to care
- Learn contemporary strategies for behavioral health care