Associate of Science in Human Services
Bachelor of Social Work
Certificates
Associate of Science in Human Services
General Information
Admission Requirements
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General Information
This program is offered by the Indiana University School of Social Work through IU East. The degree prepares students for paraprofessional employment; i.e., its purpose is to enable students to develop skills at the technician level to assist other professionals in community settings. Within the associate degree, concentrations include child care, institutional life, neighborhood work, public housing, rehabilitation, and homemaker services. For an application form and information about admission to this program, write to:
Edward FitzGerald, M.S.W., J.D.
Indiana University East
2325 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN 47374-1289
Telephone: (765) 973-8422
E-mail: efitzger@indiana.edu
It will be possible for students who complete requirements for the Associate of Science degree to be admitted to the Bachelor of Social Work program. Course credit earned for the associate degree may be applied to the B.S.W. degree.
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Admission Requirements
The following are the minimum requirements for admission to the program:
- Regular admission to the university
- Completion of at least 12 credit hours beyond high school, including the required exploratory course, S141 Introduction to Social Work (Student must receive a grade of C or above)
- A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, although in special cases students may be admitted with a grade point average below 2.5
- Evidence of personal qualifications required for education in human services to be derived from application materials, letters of reference, performance in completed courses, and a personal interview
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Bachelor of Social Work
General Information
Admission Requirements
Course Requirements
Educational Requirements
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General Information
This four-year degree program prepares students for generalist social work practice. It helps students develop the competence to apply knowledge, values, and skills to practice with individuals, small groups, organizations, and communities. The program also prepares students for graduate education. The B.S.W. equips the practitioner to work with people who are encountering challenges related to personal or social circumstances. In addition, qualified graduates may apply for advanced standing to the IU School of Social Work or other M.S.W. programs nationwide.
Following the equivalent of a minimum of two postgraduate years of supervised social work practice experience, B.S.W. graduates of IU are eligible to apply for licensure by the state of Indiana. Upon successful completion of licensing requirements, the Indiana State Health Professions Bureau designates the B.S.W. graduate a Licensed Social Worker (L.S.W.).
The B.S.W. degree is offered on the Indianapolis (IUPUI), Bloomington (IUB), and Richmond (IUE) campuses. Students in the B.S.W. Program must complete all sophomore and junior social work courses and achieve senior standing before enrolling in the senior social work courses. A few social work courses are offered at Columbus and on the Kokomo campus.
For specific information regarding the B.S.W. Program, contact the appropriate campus below:
B.S.W. Program
IUPUI
School of Social Work
Education/Social Work Building 4138
902 W. New York Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5154
Telephone: (317) 274-6705 or 274-8359
Web: socialwork.iu.edu
E-mail: kabrown@iupui.edu (Katrina Brown) or
blighty@iupui.edu (Brad Lighty)
School of Social Work
Indiana University
1127 E. Atwater Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47401-3701
Telephone: (812) 855-4427
Web: bloomington.socialwork.iu.edu
E-mail: kvbyers@indiana.edu
Social Work/Human Services Program
Indiana University East
2325 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN 47374-1289
Telephone: (765) 973-8422
E-mail: efitzger@indiana.edu
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Admission Requirements
Enrollment in the B.S.W. program requires formal admission to the School of Social Work. The following are the minimum requirements for consideration for admission to the program:
- Regular admission to the university.
- Completion of a minimum of 12 credit hours. Although we encourage early application, advanced students may also apply.
- Satisfactory completion (grade of C or higher) of the required course S141 Introduction to Social Work.
- A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Evidence of characteristics or potential required for competent social work practitioners as defined in the mission statement of the school. Such evidence may be derived from application materials, letters of reference, pertinent work or volunteer experience, and performance in S141 Introduction to Social Work.
Information pertaining to the deadlines and requirements can be found in the application packet.
Admission information may be obtained from:
B.S.W. Admissions
School of Social Work
IUPUI
Education/Social Work Building 4138
902 W. New York Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5154
Telephone: (317) 274-6705 or 274-8359
Web: socialwork.iu.edu
E-mail: kabrown@iupui.edu
For information about admission to the university, contact:
Admissions Office
IUPUI
Cavanaugh Hall 127
425 University Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5140
Telephone: (317) 274-4591
Admissions Office
Indiana University
300 N. Jordan Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405-1106
Telephone: (812) 855-0661
Admissions Office
Indiana University East
2325 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN 47374-1289
Telephone: (765) 973-8208
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Course Requirements
A minimum of 122 credit hours is required for the B.S.W. degree. In addition to social work courses and electives, the following outlines the general liberal arts requirements.
General Requirements (8 courses)
- English Composition (2 courses)
- Modern American History
- Two courses designated as arts and humanities courses from the following departments:
African American and African Diaspora Studies
Communication and Theatre
English (excluding the basic composition course)
Fine Arts
Folklore
Foreign Languages and Cultures (100 level and above)
Gender Studies
History
Latino Studies
Music
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Sign Language
- Human Biology (1 course) from one of the following:
Biology of Sex Roles (Richmond campus)
Human Anatomy
Human Biology
Human Physiology
Psychology as a Biological Science
- Computer Science/Mathematics/Physical Sciences (2 courses)
One Computer Science course (required). (On the IUPUI campus, it is strongly recommended that students take SWK S300 Computer Technology for Social Work.)
For the second course, students select from the following:
Astronomy
Chemistry
Geology
Mathematics
Physical Geography
Physics
Statistics (strongly recommended)
Supportive Area Requirements (6 courses)
- An upper level Psychology course
- American Government
- Cultural Anthropology
- Introduction to Sociology
- Macro- or microeconomics (1 course)
- Psychology as a Social Science (IUPUI and IUB); General Psychology (IUE)
Social Work Requirements (17 courses)
| S100 | Understanding Diversity in a Pluralistic Society (3 cr.) |
| S141 | Introduction to Social Work (3 cr.) |
| S221 | Human Behavior and Social Environment I: Individual Functioning (3 cr.) |
| S231 | Generalist Social Work Practice I: Theory and Skills (3 cr.) |
| S251 | Emergence of Social Services (3 cr.) |
| S322 | Human Behavior and Social Environment II: Small Group Functioning (3 cr.) |
| S323 | Human Behavior and Social Environment III: Community and Organizational Functioning (3 cr.) |
| S332 | Generalist Social Work Practice II: Theory and Skills (3 cr.) |
| S352 | Social Service Delivery Systems (3 cr.) |
| S371 | Social Work Research (3 cr.) |
| S381 | Social Work Practicum I (4 cr.) |
| S400 | Practicum Seminar (1 cr.) |
| S433 | Generalist Social Work Practice III: Theory and Skills (3 cr.) |
| S442 | Practice-Policy Seminar in Fields of Practice (2 courses, 3 cr. each) |
| S472 | Practice Evaluation (3 cr.) |
| S482 | Social Work Practicum II (5 cr.) |
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Educational Requirements
The baccalaureate social work degree is granted by the university. For continuance in and graduation from the program, students are required (1) to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all letter-graded courses, (2) to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (or its equivalent) in all required social work courses, (3) to attain a minimum grade of C (2.0) or Satisfactory in each required social work course, and (4) to carry out professional activity in conformity with the values and ethics of the profession.
In the event of failure to meet such requirements, students will be ineligible to continue in the program. Such students are encouraged to consult with their faculty advisor regarding realistic planning for the future, including the right to petition for administrative review. Detailed descriptions of student continuation policies are in the B.S.W. Student Handbook or on the Web at socialwork.iu.edu
Repeated Courses
A course in which a lower than acceptable grade is attained must be repeated or a comparable course substituted that has been approved by the School of Social Work faculty. Required social work courses may be repeated only after the student is reinstated in the program with permission from the school.
Pass/Fail Grades
A maximum of four pass/fail courses may be applied to the B.S.W. degree. All general requirements and supportive area requirements need a letter grade. All required social work courses receive a letter grade except for S482 Practicum II, which is graded as Satisfactory/Fail.
Courses by Correspondence
A maximum of six courses taken by correspondence may be applied toward completion of the B.S.W. degree requirements. Of these, no more than four courses can be allowed in the general requirements and no more than two courses in the supportive area requirements.
Liability Insurance
Students are required to carry professional liability insurance. Under the school's blanket policy, the cost of insurance is included in the student's practicum course fee.
Credit for Life Experience
Academic credit for previous life and work experience is not given in whole or in part toward the social work degree.
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Certificates
The School of Social Work at IUPUI offers two certificates: a Certificate in Case Management at the undergraduate level and a Certificate in Family Life Education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Both certificates are open to social work and non-social work students.
Certificate in Case Management course requirements are as follows:
| S200 | Introduction to Case Management |
| S221 | Human Behavior and Social Environment I: Individual Functioning |
| S231 | Generalist Social Work Practice I: Theory and Skills |
| S251 | Emergence of Social Services |
| S300 | Crisis Intervention |
| S332 | Generalist Social Work Practice II: Theory and Skills |
| S371 | Social Work Research |
| S381 | Social Work Practicum, or S482 Social Work Practicum II (or S280 for non-social work students) |
| S442 | Practice-Policy Seminar in Fields of Practice: Case Management |
The requirements for the Certificate in Family Life Education at the undergraduate level are as follows:
| S221 | Human Behavior and Social Environment I: Individual Functioning |
| S300 | Working with Families |
| S300/S400 | Family Life Education |
| F255 | Human Sexuality or R320 Sexuality and Society |
| S371 | Social Work Research |
| S442 | Practice-Policy Seminar in Fields of Practice: Family and Children or L100 Personal Law |
| F401 | Introduction to Teaching and Learning |
The graduate Certificate in Family Life Education was under revision at the time this bulletin was written. Please check the IUSSW Web site for updates on the Certificate in Family Life Education as well as upcoming certificates on Schools and Addictions/ Substance Abuse.
The Social Work Program at IU East offers two certificates: a Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies and a Certificate in Gerontology at the undergraduate level. Both certificates are open to all students.
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