Master of Social Work (MSW)

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.

ADVANTAGES
Small program size allows you to work closely with faculty
Small classes and engaged faculty
Graduates 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 degree
Opportunities for community outreach and collaboration with UIndy’s health sciences and psychology programs

Applicants must have

• Bachelor's Degree other than a BSW or a BSW that was earned more than five years ago
• A minimum GPA of 2.8. A GPA of 3.0 or higher for the student's last 60 credits is preferred. 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.
• 18 undergraduate or graduate credits in social and behavioral courses (e.g. Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Anthropology, Economics) and a course in Statistics (if not taken as an undergraduate, must be taken no later than the first semester of foundation year).

FOR THE ADVANCED STANDING PROGRAM

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) within the past 5 years
• 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).

• TOEFL - 100 IBT required, IELTS - 7.0 required