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Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 60
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $624.00
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $741.00
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Degree Overview
Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the IU Online Master of Social Work combines general coursework with coursework in special practice areas that prepare you to work in a variety of settings. The "advanced generalist" curriculum covers foundational coursework in diversity, human rights, and social justice; social policy; and social work practice in organizations, communities, and societies. The “special practice” curriculum allows you to focus on one of five areas: military social work, e-social work, telebehavioral health social work, mental health, and addictions.
You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.
To be accepted to this program, you must have a bachelor's degree.
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
Your IU Online M.S.W. 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
To graduate with the M.S.W., 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)
Core
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
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
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
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 |
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