Social Work, MSW

Master of Social Work

Course Delivery

100% Online
Total Credits

60
In-State Tuition Per Credit

$624.00
Out of State Tuition Per Credit

$741.00

Social Work, MSW

Master Of Social Work

Social work is a dynamic profession concerned with the changing needs of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and society. Social workers help people in our society with social, interpersonal, financial, and health problems. They assist many types of people, including the elderly, the homeless and unemployed, abused children, substance abusers, people with disabilities, juvenile delinquents, and the chronically or terminally ill. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects overall employment of social workers to grow 16 percent from 2016 to 2026.

The IU Online Master of Social Work (MSW Direct) includes foundation coursework in diversity, human rights, and social justice; social policy; and social work practice in organizations, communities, and societies. You also explore specialized fields of practice, such as military social work, e-social work, telebehavioral health social work, mental health, and addictions. Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the MSW offers an "advanced generalist" program with a focus area of Special Practice Areas in Social Work, which prepares you for work in many areas.

Your IU Online MSW prepares you to work in a broad range of practice settings, including community mental health agencies, nursing homes, hospitals, schools, employee assistance programs, family service agencies, and community service agencies, in such careers as:

Geriatric case manager
Family service worker
Child protective services (CPS) social worker
Foster care social worker
Adult protective services agent
Youth services specialist
Developmental disabilities specialist
Clinical social worker
Alcohol and drug abuse specialist
Hospital social worker

Degree Requirements

To graduate with the MSW, you must complete 60 credit hours.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

Social work core courses (30 credit hours)
Special practice areas courses (30 credit hours)

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

A bachelor's degree

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states

To apply to this program:

Complete an online application that includes:

Transcripts
Three letters of recommendation
Writing sample and statement (five pages or less, double-spaced)
Resume

Courses

Core

SWK-D 502	Research I	3 Credits
SWK-D 505	Social Policy Analysis and Practice	3 Credits
SWK-D 506	Introduction to the SW Profession	1 Credit
SWK-D 507	Diversity, Human Rights, and Social Justice	3 Credits
SWK-D 508	Generalist Theory and Practice	3 Credits
SWK-D 509	SWK Practice: Organizations, Communities and Societies	3 Credits
SWK-D 517	Assessment in Mental Health and Addictions	3 Credits
SWK-D 518	Clinical Theory and Practice	3 Credits
SWK-D 519	Community and Global Theory and Practice	3 Credits
SWK-D 555	Practicum I	3 Credits
SWK-D 618	Social Policy and Services (Advanced Generalist)	3 Credits
SWK-D 623	Research Integrative Seminar (Practice Evaluation)	3 Credits
SWK-D 651	Practicum II	4 Credits
SWK-D 652	Practicum III	4 Credits
SWK-D 661	Executive Leadership Practice	3 Credits

Elective

SWK-D 676	Military Social Work: Practice Principles for Working w/Military Personnel, Veterans, and Their Families	3 Credits
SWK-D 677	Foundations of e-Social Work Practice	3 Credits
SWK-D 678	Telebehavioral Health Social Work Practice with Individuals	3 Credits
SWK-D 679	e-Social Work Practice with Groups	3 Credits
SWK-D 685	Mental Health and Addictions Practice: Individuals and Families	3 Credits
SWK-D 686	Social Work Practice: Addictions	3 Credits

Find course descriptions with our Search Schedule of Classes/Courses tool.

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $624.00

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1872.00

Note: Additional fees will apply.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $741.00

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $2223.00

In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

• The number of credit hours you take
• Whether you’re an Indiana resident
• Your personal choices
• Your travel habits

Your cost of attendance may differ from these estimates.

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Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,570

Books & Supplies $770

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,570

Books & Supplies $280

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

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Social Work, MSW

Master Of Social Work

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

To apply to this program:

Courses

Core

Elective

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour

3 Credit Hours

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour

3 Credit Hours

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Earn an IU education from wherever you are

Get the support you need to succeed

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