Master of Social Work (MSW) - Advanced Standing Program

With UIndy’s Master of Social Work, you will be able to turn your passions into results in a fulfilling career. The MSW prepares you for advanced specialized practice and leadership roles in diverse communities. Working closely with our engaged faculty will give you opportunities to solve problems for the greater good—one person at a time.UIndy's MSW program gives you a broad perspective on the field of social welfare. The MSW builds on our highly regarded BSW program and features significant opportunities for community outreach and collaboration with UIndy's health sciences and psychology programs, an innovative approach in the state of Indiana.The University of Indianapolis baccalaureate social work and master of social work programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Board of Accreditation.Accreditation of a baccalaureate or master’s social work program by the Council on Social Work Education’s Board of Accreditation indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of program quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals and the Board of Accreditation has verified that it demonstrates compliance with all sections of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards. Accreditation applies to all program sites and program delivery methods of an accredited program. Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality of the program and the competence of students graduating from the program. ADVANTAGESSmall program size allows you to work closely with facultySmall classes and engaged facultyGraduates of the program can pursue one of three licensure options: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and Licensed Clinical AddictionCounselor (LCAC)Can be completed in one or two years, depending on your bachelor’s degreeOpportunities for community outreach and collaboration with UIndy’s health sciences and psychology programs

ResumeOfficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attendedBSW from accredited (CSWE) school within the past 10 years OR a BSW acquired more than 10 years from the time of application to the MSW program with social work experience and an active/current LBSW. A course in Statistics is also required.A cumulative GPA of 2.8 in all courses and a minimum GPA of 3.25 in all social work courses. Students below the minimum GPA can petition the MSW Admission Committee for an exemption from the GPA criteria if they believe they have special circumstances.A course in Statistics (it is highly recommended that statistics is taken before entering the program; under special circumstances, it can be taken no later than the first semester of the program).Two essay responses that provide evidence of values consistent with the Social Work Profession, and satisfactory critical thinking and writing skills:Statement of Personal InterestPracticum ExperienceThree letters of reference (at least one academic reference preferred)Final BSW senior practicum evaluation (if a BSW degree is already completed or is near completion. If students are currently enrolled in a BSW program and have recently begun a senior practicum and have not received a practicum evaluation, they may submit a final junior practicum evaluation).No GRE requiredTest of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum scores of at least IBT 100, CBT/TWE 250/5.0 or paper-based 603.