IU SOUTH BEND
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
APPLICATION
2014
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Table of Contents
Topic
Introduction & Application Due Dates
Admission Requirements for All Applicants
International Applicants
Admission Policies Applicable to IUSSW Applicants
Transfer Students
Critical Information for All Applicants
IUSB Information
Part-time Evening MSW Program
Advanced Standing
Child Welfare Scholars Program for DCS employees
Financial Aid
2014 ADMISSION APPLICATION
Pre-Requisite Statistics Course List
MSW Course Descriptions
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INTRODUCTION FOR PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS
Indiana University South Bend (IUSB)
It is an exciting and challenging time when you begin to consider graduate school
options. Professional social work education requires students at the master’s level to
undertake a rigorous program of classroom and field study. The Indiana University
School of Social Work (IUSSW) seeks to admit individuals who have demonstrated
competency through previous academic work, professional achievements, and volunteer
commitments. A strong commitment to social justice and service to others should be
evident in the application. The school also seeks to provide an ethnically and culturally
diversified student body. The administrative home of the IU School of Social Work
(IUSSW) is on the IUPUI campus.
IU School of Social Work programs are offered at Indianapolis, South Bend, Gary,
Richmond, Fort Wayne and New Albany campuses. Applications are being accepted for
all campuses for the 2014-2015 academic year. You may apply to only one campus
program in an application cycle/year; and this includes MSW Direct.
IUSSW now offers a fully-online Master of Social Work degree called MSW Direct.
MSW Direct provides a solid foundation for graduate-level social work practice plus
an Advanced Generalist concentration. An advanced standing option is also available
for BSWs. The MSW Direct application process is completely separate from all
other campus programs. For more information call 317-274-7180, email
swdirect@iu.edu or visit: mswdirect.iu.edu.
General information about the 2014-2015 Indiana University MSW program and the
IUSB application are contained in this document. We recommend that you review the
IUSSW website, www.socialwork.iu.edu in its entirety. You will find links to other
campuses where the MSW program is offered.
Applicants with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from a Council on Social
Work Education (CSWE) accredited program conferred in 2009 or later must apply for
advanced standing status. If granted this allows the applicant to enter the MSW program
at the intermediate level (which means credit is given for the first 15 hours of the MSW
degree).
This is a self-managed application process – everything required must be submitted by
the applicable deadline and in one application packet, not in separate mailings.
Incomplete applications will not be processed. It is better to submit a completed
application shortly after the priority date than it is to submit an incomplete application by
the priority date of January 31, 2014. Prospective students, who are not advanced
standing, who submit their application by the priority date will receive early notification
of their admission status by March 31, 2014. The actual application deadline is April 30,
2014. Applicants with BSW degrees must apply for advanced standing and the deadline
is April 30, 2014.
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A complete application involves sending it by certified mail (regular mail is acceptable;
however, certified mail with return receipt allows the applicant to be notified of the
arrival of the application), or dropping it off in person by 5:00 pm on deadline dates.
Your application must be postmarked no later than April 30, 2014 to be accepted. You
must also complete an online graduate school application (eApp), through the Indiana
University South Bend website. Each campus assesses a fee as a part of this process.
The online application is a necessary and required step, and it must be completed before
you turn in your paper application. See detailed instructions on pages 13 and 26.
Application Deadline Dates
Review of applications for the 2014-2015 academic year will begin late in 2013.
Notification of decisions for admission for applications received by the priority date of
January 31, 2014 will be sent out by March 31. It is advisable to submit your complete
application packet to the School of Social Work well in advance of the priority date.
Applications received after the January 31 priority date will be processed until the final
deadline. The final deadline is April 30, 2014, after which no applications will be
processed.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE:
 All persons who graduated with BSW degrees in the last 5 years must apply for
Advanced Standing to be considered.
 Applications for all programs received after April 30, 2014 will not be considered
for the 2014-2015 academic year.
 International applications must be received by the University no later than March
1, 2014. However, international applicants are encouraged to meet the MSW
January 31, 2014 priority application deadline.
 Applications must be postmarked by the above dates or if hand delivered the
application must be received by 5:00 pm.
If after reading this document in its entirety you have any questions about the material in
this application, or the application process, please feel free to contact Diane Banic at
dbanic@iusb.edu or 574-520-4880.
Thank you for considering the Indiana University School of Social Work at Indiana
University South Bend for your MSW degree.
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Admission Requirements for All Applicants
A limited number of students are admitted each year. The following items are the
minimum requirements for consideration for admission:
1. Evidence of an earned bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited
by a recognized regional accrediting association, by providing an official
transcript showing verification of the degree.
2. Evidence of course work in liberal arts, demonstrated by the successful
completion of a minimum of six courses in social or behavioral sciences.
Courses are accepted from the following disciplines: Psychology, Sociology,
Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Social Work.
An applicant may have no more than 3 pre-requisites from Economics or Political
Science. Other listed majors may have all six pre-requisites from those
disciplines.
Applicants who are unclear whether a course will be accepted as a social or
behavioral science pre-requisite course are encouraged to seek pre-approval. This
may be done by submitting a syllabus or a course description photocopied from a
school bulletin. A syllabus is preferable. Please send materials to Diane Banic at
dbanic@iusb.edu.
3. Evidence of successful completion of one course in statistics. This course can be
taken in any discipline and on any level (graduate or undergraduate) so long as it
was taken at an accredited college or university. The school does not recommend
any specific course. The course may be taken pass/fail unless a course grade is
needed for the applicant’s undergraduate degree. See pre-approved list at the end
of this application. Applicants who are unclear whether a course will be accepted
as a statistics pre-requisite course are encouraged to seek pre-approval. See above
for pre-approval process.
4. An earned cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on
a 4.0 scale in the final 60 credit hours (or 90 quarter hours) of the degree. Those
seeking an exception to this requirement should utilize the Petition for
Exceptional Consideration found in the 2014 Admission Application.
Admission to the Master of Social Work program is a very competitive process.
Simply meeting the minimum requirements listed above does not guarantee
admission.
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
The following individuals are required to submit additional international application
materials for the Office of International Affairs: foreign nationals or U.S. citizens,
permanent residents, refugees, and political asylees who have completed their
undergraduate studies outside the U.S. You must submit BOTH the Social Work
Admissions Application as well as the online application (eApp) within the stated time
frame. Complete the eApp via the Graduate School website at the following link:
http://www.iusb.edu/apply/.
IU South Bend
International Student Services
1700 Mishawaka Ave. Adm. 146X
South Bend, IN 46634
USA
Telephone: (574) 520-4419
oiss@iusb.edu
The Office of International Affairs is responsible for all travel and immigration
documentation and orientation to living in the United States. Upon arrival, all
international students and exchange visitors must report to this office.
International applicants are reviewed in two separate processes: by the School of Social
Work and by the Office of International Affairs. It is very important that these processes
are treated individually and requested documentation is provided to EACH office by the
deadlines required, even when they seem to duplicate one another.
International students must provide evidence of TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign
Language) or IELTS (International English Language System administered by the
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations) academic version examination within the
past two years in the paper application to the IU School of Social Work. Minimum
scores for TOEFL are: Paper-Based 650; Computer-Based 250; and Internet-Based 100.
Minimum scores for IELTS are 7.5-8.0.
International applications must be received by the university no later than March 1,
2014. However, for the MSW program, the priority date for applications is January
31, 2014. All international applicants are encouraged to meet this priority deadline.
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ADMISSIONS
APPLICANTS
POLICIES
APPLICABLE
TO
IUSSW
Admissions Committee
The admissions process is guided by the IUSB MSW Program Director and conducted by
faculty serving on the MSW Admissions Committee. In evaluating applicants, faculty
reviewers take into consideration the following factors:
1. Past academic performance as reflected in a cumulative undergraduate GPA.
2. Critical thinking skills and the ability to communicate effectively in writing as
reflected in the required writing sample and application questions.
3. Graduate course work performance (if any).
4. Judgments by faculty reviewers of the candidate’s commitment to social work and
suitability for the profession, based on a reading of the application.
5. Length and type of work and volunteer experience.
6. Letters of reference.
7. Evidence of personal qualities considered important for the practice of social work.
8. Diversity considerations.
Applicants will receive one of four admission responses: Applicants are accepted,
conditionally accepted (based on completion of pre-requisites or undergraduate degree);
accepted on probation (based on successful completion of a requirement for a 4-credit
hour writing course); or denied. Admission is competitive and the instructional resources
of the school determine total enrollment.
Admissions Decisions
Neither the IUSB MSW Director, Executive Administration, nor any admissions
committee member will disclose to an applicant the reason admission is denied. Once
you submit your application to IUSSW, it becomes the property of the school and its
content or copies of its content will not be released under any circumstances.
Probationary Admission
If an applicant demonstrates marginal scholarly writing skills, he/she may be admitted on
probation with the addition of a 4-credit hour writing course that must be passed
successfully (earn a B or above) prior to beginning MSW coursework. This may impact
the date of matriculation for the applicant. For a student admitted on probation who does
not attend the writing course or pass with the required grade, the offer of admission will
be rescinded.
Transfer Credit
A person with graduate credits in a behavioral science field may potentially (depending
on concentration) transfer one three-credit hour course to the MSW program with the
following caveats: the school must approve it as an elective; the course must not be more
than five years old at the time of MSW graduation; and course work that is part of a
conferred graduate or undergraduate degree may not be considered for transfer credit.
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Incomplete Applications
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Transfer Students
Transfer students from other accredited MSW programs may apply at any time and may
be accepted if space is available. Master of Social Work students interested in
transferring to Indiana University must complete the entire IUSSW application and also
provide the following additional documentation: a) a reference letter from the previous
MSW Program Director stating that the student left the program in good standing and
verifying the student’s competence in the field of social work; b) an official transcript
reflecting all completed MSW coursework; and c) a course syllabus from every MSW
course completed to determine transferable credit in the IUSSW MSW curriculum.
This application is not subject to the same deadlines; it can be submitted at any time.
Upon receipt of the completed application, the Admissions Committee will review the
materials and decide if the applicant will be accepted into the program. If accepted, the
student’s transcript and course syllabi will be analyzed to determine which credits earned
in another accredited social work program will transfer to Indiana University. In all
circumstances, however, the transfer student must complete all required courses in the
chosen IUSSW concentration curriculum.
Graduate Testing
The Graduate Record Exam (GRE), the Miller’s Analogy Test (MAT), and other
graduate tests are not required in order to be considered for admission into the MSW
program at IUSSW.
Time Limitation
All requirements for the MSW degree must be completed no more than five years from
the date of the student’s first enrollment at IUSSW.
Continuous Enrollment
Students are expected to maintain continuous enrollment throughout their course of
study. A student in good standing may request a temporary, time-limited leave of
absence (Stop Out). Students initiate this process by contacting their faculty advisor.
Failure to comply with notification to Stop Out may impact ability to register upon reentry. The five-year time limitation does apply.
Life Experience
Academic credit for life experience and previous work experience is not given in whole
or in part toward the social work degree.
Repeat Applicants
Applicants who have applied to the Indiana University School of Social Work in the past
will need to submit an entirely new application. IUSSW does not keep files for students
who apply and are not admitted or who do not enroll. Additionally, you must submit a
new university graduate school application each year that you apply and are required to
pay the application fee again.
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Sex Offender Policy
It is the policy of the School of Social Work that no students or applicants who have been
convicted of sex offenses against children shall be eligible for admission or matriculation
into the BSW, MSW or PhD programs.
Policy on Nondiscrimination
Based on the tradition of the social work profession, and consistent with Indiana
University’s Equal Opportunity Policy, IUSSW affirms and conducts all aspects of its
teaching, scholarship, and service activities without discrimination on the basis of race,
color, gender, socio-economic status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age,
religion or creed, disability, or political or sexual orientation.
The School of Social Work has a strong commitment to diversity and nondiscrimination.
Indeed, diversity is celebrated as a strength. This perspective is demonstrated by the
composition of its faculty and student body, curriculum content, and recruitment and
retention activities. Further commitment is demonstrated through participation in
university committees dealing with oppressed populations, numerous service activities,
including advocacy on behalf of the disadvantaged, the selection of field practicum sites,
and by school policies related to promotion and tenure of its faculty.
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Critical Information for All Applicants
IS SOCIAL WORK THE RIGHT CAREER FOR ME?
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has a comprehensive site which
offers information about the profession of Social Work. Additionally, informative issues
are discussed regarding advocacy and a copy of the NASW Code of Ethics is provided
which you must be able to follow in practice. You are encouraged to review all these
areas before deciding if Social Work is the right career for you. The web site address is
http://www.socialworkers.org.
WHEN CAN I APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM?
A potential student can submit their application anytime. It is wise to submit it as early as
possible, even before the priority date of January 31, 2014. April 30, 2014 is the
deadline for all advanced standing applicants (graduates of BSW programs). Advanced
standing applicants are asked to please wait to submit your application until your fall
grades are on your transcript if you have not yet graduated. The final application
deadline is April 30, 2014 for all applicants. Applications received after this date may be
reviewed depending upon availability for spaces in the program but are not guaranteed
review.
MY APPLICATION WAS SUBMITTED EARLY AND I STILL HAVE NOT
HEARD. SHOULD I BE WORRIED?
No. Many applicants will not receive a decision prior to mid-March.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO APPLY TO THE MSW PROGRAM?
The cost for a university graduate school application to the MSW program is
approximately $60.00 at IUSB. This money is collected through the on-line application
process. This is the only fee for application.
DO I NEED TO SUBMIT MY GRE SCORES?
No, IUSSW does not utilize the GRE scores – they will not be viewed even if submitted.
WHAT IS AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT?
An official transcript is one that comes from the University which typically has a raised seal or
some other documentation that denotes authenticity. Sometimes, a student will get an envelope
that says “not official once opened.” Please do not let that stop you from opening the envelope –
as long as it is officially from the University, there will be no problems with IUSSW accepting it
as official. Many institutions are moving to electronic productions of transcripts. These are
acceptable as long as they are the institution’s official transcripts. Please check with your
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registrar to verify before submitting with your paper application. The electronic transcript needs
to be sent to you and printed to be included in your paper application.
HOW ARE GPA’S FIGURED?
IUSSW requires a GPA of 3.0 for the final 60 credit hours (or 90 quarter hours) of an
undergraduate degree. Each applicant should review their transcripts to ensure that they
have a clear understanding of their GPA. IUSSW uses a four point scale when
calculating GPA. For admission review, a grade forgiveness policy is not used. This
requires us to calculate all undergraduate grades shown on all transcripts. Therefore, you
need to be aware that the Cumulative Undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) used
for our review may not correspond with what is listed on your final transcript. All
applicants with an undergraduate GPA below a 3.0 must submit the “Petition for
Exceptional Consideration” for the application to be reviewed.
Each applicant should check their transcripts to determine the value placed on each grade
that was used to calculate their final GPA. Each school may vary in the scale they use for
GPA calculation. In order to be equitable, IUSSW will figure all applicants GPA based
on the following four-point scale:
A = 4.0
A- = 3.7
B+ = 3.3
B = 3.0
B- = 2.7
C+ = 2.3
C = 2.0
C- = 1.7
D+ = 1.3
D = l.0
D- = .7
F = 0
Every course is assigned a grade. The cumulative GPA is based on a formula that
includes the number of credit hours of the course and the grade assigned divided by the
total number of credit hours. [# credit hours X value of grade / total credit hours]
As an example:
S100 3 credits
B+ = 9.9 (3 X 3.3)
S150 4 credits
A- = 14.8 (4 X 3.7)
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24.7
24.7= 3.52 (GPA)
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Each student needs to look at their final 60 credit hours (or 90 quarter hours), apply the
above scale and formula to determine the exact GPA. When calculating your GPA, do not
break semesters in half, but calculate approximately 60 credit hours to determine your
GPA. You may have more than 60 when calculating, depending on your semester load.
If you are very close to 3.0, you may want to fill out the Petition for Exceptional
Consideration. This petition, if necessary because of your undergraduate GPA, is
required even if you have completed more recent graduate level coursework with a higher
GPA. Also, do not round GPA numbers. For example, a GPA of 2.98 is not rounded up
to 3.0. You are asked to calculate your GPA with these guidelines and record it on the
checklist you submit with your application packet.
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WHAT IF MY GPA IS LOWER THAN 3.0? CAN I STILL APPLY?
IUSSW recognizes that every applicant has not necessarily enjoyed the same access to
and opportunities for undergraduate education. However, it is necessary that an applicant
address the issues that impacted their lower GPA in a written petition. Therefore, a form
titled “Petition for Exceptional Consideration” is provided in the Admission Application
for use in this situation. It outlines the information needed in the petition. Please give a
compelling argument about your ability to now be successful in graduate school. An
applicant with a GPA of 2.99 or below and no petition will not be considered for
admission. It may be prudent for an applicant with a GPA of “near” 3.0 to submit
this petition.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE ADMITTED TO THE MSW PROGRAM ON
PROBATION?
If an applicant demonstrates limited scholarly writing skills, he/she may be admitted on
probation with the addition of a 4-credit hour writing course that must be passed
successfully prior to beginning MSW coursework. The writing class requirements will
be explained in your acceptance letter.
AM I REQUIRED TO HAVE ALL OF THE PRE-REQUISITES COMPLETED
BEFORE I APPLY TO THE MSW PROGRAM?
No, the pre-requisite classes, including statistics, must be completed before the start of
your MSW coursework. There will be no exceptions to this requirement. An applicant
can be admitted conditionally, based on the successful completion of the required prerequisite course(s). If the conditions are not met by the required date, the offer of
admission will be withdrawn or delayed for a year.
IS THERE A MINIMUM GRADE FOR THE PRE-REQUISITE COURSES?
WILL A LOW GRADE IN THESE COURSES NEGATIVELY IMPACT MY
ABILITY TO BE ADMITTED?
While there is no minimum grade for each course, you must receive a passing grade.
IUSSW wants each student to possess the knowledge/content of the course. An applicant
that is unsure of their abilities is welcome to take the course on a pass/fail basis.
WHAT ABOUT REFERENCES?
DO NOT SEND INDIVIDUAL REFERENCE LETTERS DIRECTLY TO THE
SCHOOL. Applicants are required to collect three letters of reference using the Request
for Reference Forms included in the application. If four are included, one will be
randomly destroyed. All references must be current; one reference should be from either
a current supervisor or academic professional, when available. For the remaining
references, we highly recommend you use academic and/or professional (paid or
volunteer) references when possible. IUSSW prefers that not all three references be from
academic professionals or the same category. Not every applicant has a current
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professional affiliation with former professors. We encourage each applicant to choose
those persons who can best speak to their abilities to practice social work and succeed in
graduate school. Please note that applicants should never use friends, neighbors, family
members or significant others. Additionally, please carefully consider the use of clergy
or counselors – sometimes these individuals are limited in their scope of answers due to
confidentiality issues. It is never recommended to use an old reference letter as they do
not provide the most current information regarding the applicant. Advanced standing
applicants need 4 references and there is a separate form for the field instructor and a
faculty reference. If the field instructor is not available the advanced standing applicant
may choose to submit the final field evaluation from their BSW program.
Please be sure to read the reference forms completely and fill out the sections you need to
complete, including the waiver statement. When giving each of your referees this form to
fill out, please be sure to provide them with a self-addressed stamped envelope for their
use. Make sure that you note on the envelope somewhere that it contains a reference.
References must be received in sealed envelopes with the referee’s signature across the
flap to be considered valid. You will also need to make all necessary arrangements to
receive these sealed envelopes/references in time for you to include them in your
admissions packet. You may need to follow up with your referee if the deadline is
approaching and you have not received your reference form. Unsealed reference letters
will warrant the application ineligible for review. We do not accept faxed or emailed
reference letters.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN I SIGN THE REFERENCE WAIVER?
Once you submit your application to IUSSW, it becomes the property of the school and
its content or copies of its content will not be released under any circumstances. This
includes reference letters, even when you sign the waiver. The waiver only allows
admitted students to read these letters. Therefore, we encourage you to make copies of
your materials, when possible, prior to mailing your application to keep for your records
and request additional copies of the reference letters if you wish to use them in future
situations. Some referees and application reviewers feel letters written in total
confidence are the strongest references possible.
I AM CONFUSED ABOUT THE ON-LINE UNIVERSITY APPLICATION
PROCESS. DO I HAVE TO APPLY TWICE?
Every applicant must submit an online university graduate school application, also known
as the eApp, in addition to the MSW graduate school paper application. The eApp must
be submitted prior to or concurrent with the paper MSW application. It is used for
collection of demographic information and registration access to the IU computer system,
as well as to collect the payment of the application fee of $40.00 assessed by the
university. Your paper application to the MSW program will not be processed without
completion of the eApp and payment of the online $40.00 application fee. The IUSB
eApp can be accessed by the following link: http://www.iusb.edu/apply/.
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WHAT ARE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FINANCIAL AID?
The majority of the resources for graduate students in the MSW program are in the form
of student loans. All students are encouraged to search for individual opportunities for
financial aid. Utilizing internet sites such as www.fastweb.com or www.finaid.org can
be helpful. Do not pay for any searches for financial aid awards. This information is free
to anyone. More information about financial aid can be found in this application under
“Financial Aid”.
DOES A FIELD PLACEMENT ABROAD DELAY GRADUATION?
Students interested in an international practicum need to understand that it may extend
their graduation date because some classes are only offered in the spring when they may
be abroad.
IF I AM HESITANT ABOUT MY WRITING SKILLS WHAT CAN I DO?
A 4-credit hour writing course (S460, Scholarly Writing for Social Work) is currently
being offered Summer II in South Bend and is open to anyone who wishes to enroll. It is
an undergraduate course meant to help students improve their scholarly writing skills.
Contact Diane Banic at dbanic@iusb.edu for more information on writing support.
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FINAL POINTS TO CONSIDER
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Please contact IUSB for dates and times scheduled for information forums.
Phone: (574) 520-4880. IUSB website: http://www.iusb.edu/~socw or
dbanic@iusb.edu.
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As a part-time evening graduate student, one must be prepared for a very rigorous
program of study which includes classroom, preparation, research, reading and
practicum time. Most students find that working full-time and attending part-time
evening is difficult, but can be done. The semesters when one is taking classes,
attending practicum and working are the most difficult. It is imperative that a
person considering the part-time evening program begin the planning process with
all significant persons so that the transition into graduate school is a smooth one.
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Specific date, time and location for the South Bend mandatory New Student
Orientation will be provided in the admission notification letters.
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Applications received after April 30, 2014 will not be considered for the 20142015 academic year, unless the IUSB application deadline has been extended at
the school’s discretion. If this extension occurs, it will be posted on the IUSB
website two weeks in advance of the April 30 deadline.
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There will be 3 semesters when students will be in class concurrently with field
placements. The structure of the program is two evenings a week for the fall and
spring terms and a minimum of one course summer terms. The evening classes
are generally held one night a week and meet from 6:55 until 9:25 pm during the
fall and spring semesters. During the summer terms each class meets twice a
week from 6:00-9:15 pm. Students wishing to extend the concentration year may
elect to avoid concurrently taking classes and doing field placement in the last
year and extend degree conferral into a 4th year. All course work must be
completed before the practicum ends.
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A student may not miss any classes in the summer sessions.
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All students must understand that while all of the courses are offered on the South
Bend Campus in the evenings, the required field practica are typically during
regular daytime business hours. A potential applicant cannot assume that they
can continue to work full-time days during the semester that require field
placements.
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If you have any questions regarding the enclosed application or the process itself,
do not hesitate to contact the MSW Student Services staff at (574) 520-4880 or
dbanic@iusb.edu.
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IUSB PART-TIME EVENING MSW PROGRAM
The 3-Year Part-Time Program on the IUSB campus is available to students seeking the Mental
Health/Addictions concentration for their course work. Students begin this program in late
August by enrolling in their first course during the fall semester. During the Fall and Spring,
courses are offered on weekday evenings, typically 6:55 pm – 9:25 pm. Students are in classes
two nights a week. During the first academic year, 3-Year Part-Time students will take two
courses in Fall 2014 and two courses in Spring 2015. Students will enroll in two classes per
semester. Some semesters will include an agency field placement.
For students who choose a concentration other than Mental Health and Addictions, the first two
years can be completed entirely on the South Bend campus, and in the third year some courses
will be completed on another campus or online. The student, the student’s advisor and the
program director will work to ensure that students can select any concentration available in the
IUSSW system.
IUSB Sample Part Time Evening Schedule*
2014-2015 Academic Year
*Subject to change
Summer Two
Part Time Evening
First Year
Fall
S505 [M/W] or
[T/R]
Class Times:
6:55pm -9:25pm
Class Times:
6:25pm – 9:25pmm
Class Times
6:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Fall
S513 [T/R or
M/W]
S516 [M or W]
S517 [M or W]
Class Times
6:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Class Times:
6:55pm – 9:25 pm
Summer Two
Part Time Evening
Third Year
S683 [M/W]
Class Times
6:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Day Code Key: M = Monday
T = Tuesday
Summer One
S502[M or W]
S504 [M or W]
Summer Two
Part Time Evening
Second Year
Spring
S501 [M/W]
S503 [M/W] or
[T/R]
Spring
Summer One
S514 [T or R]
S661 [M/R]
S618 [S]
Class Times:
6:55 pm – 9:25 pm
S555
Class Times
6:00 pm – 9:15 pm
[Practicum]
Fall
Spring
Summer One
S651
S652
[Practicum]
[Practicum continues]
S685 [T or R]
S623 [M or W]
S687 [T or R]
S686 [T or R]
Class Times:
6:55pm – 9:25 pm
Class Times:
6:55 pm – 9:25 pm
W = Wednesday
R = Thursday
S = Saturday
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IUSB ADVANCED STANDING MSW PROGRAM
IU School of Social Work (IUSSW) offers advanced standing status to BSW students
who meet specific qualifications. A BSW graduate (from an accredited Council on
Social Work Education program) can apply for advanced standing status within five years
of receiving their BSW degree and must apply for advanced standing status. All
required forms in the 2014 ADMISSION APPLICATION must be completed.
A BSW application will first be reviewed for advanced standing status which means that
a student is not required to take the immersion course and foundation year requirements.
See schedule on page 18 for the part-time evening advanced standing option at IUSB,
starting summer II semester of second year. A BSW graduate must have received their
degree in 2009 or more recently to apply for advanced standing. If accepted with
advanced standing status, course work will begin in the second summer session of 2014
and students will graduate with the class in August 2016.
Please be aware that if you are given advanced standing status, then you will begin in the
2nd summer session of 2014. If you are not accepted into the program with advanced
standing status you may be still be accepted to begin fall 2014 in the full 60 credit hour
program.
Each advanced standing applicant must submit four letters of reference. One must be
from a full-time faculty member (not an adjunct faculty) from your school who can best
speak to your ability to attend the MSW program as an advanced standing student.
Another reference must be from your agency field instructor. This should be the agency
social worker/field instructor who was responsible for your supervision. Do not use the
faculty field coordinator who placed you in the agency unless he/she had supervision
responsibilities. If the applicant cannot contact the field instructor then the final field
evaluation may be substituted for this reference. There are separate references forms for
the faculty and field instructor references. The other two references are the applicant’s
choice.
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IUSB Sample Part Time Advanced Standing Schedule
2014-2015 Academic Year
*Subject to change
Summer Two
Advanced
Standing Part
Time Evening
First Year
S516 [M or W]
S517 [M or W]
Class Times
6:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Class Times:
6:55pm – 9:25 pm
Summer Two
Part Time Evening
Third Year
Fall
S513 [T/R or
M/W]
S683 [M/W]
Class Times
6:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Day Code Key: M = Monday
T = Tuesday
Fall
Spring
Summer One
S514 [T or R]
S661 [M/R]
S618 [S]
Class Times:
6:55 pm – 9:25 pm
S555
[Practicum]
Class Times
6:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Spring
Summer One
S651
[Practicum]
S652
[Practicum continues]
S685 [T or R]
S623 [M or W]
S687 [T or R]
S686 [T or R]
Class Times:
6:55pm – 9:25 pm
Class Times:
6:55 pm – 9:25 pm
W = Wednesday
R = Thursday
S = Saturday
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CHILD WELFARE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
FOR DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES EMPLOYEES
The Child Welfare Scholars Program is offered through The Indiana Child Welfare
Education and Training Partnership. The Child Welfare Scholars Program enables
students to complete the Foundation and Intermediate Curriculum (the first 30 credit
hours of the program) over two calendar years. The final 30 credit hours, which is the
concentration year, varies based on the concentration(s) offered on your campus. For
additional information regarding this program, please contact Anita Osborn at
aosborn@iupui.edu or (317) 274-2965.
Eligibility for the Child Welfare Scholars Program is limited to current full-time
employees of the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) who have permanent
status. Please note that the IUSSW admissions process is a separate and distinct process
from the DCS funding process. After an admission decision is made by IUSSW, the
DCS will make funding recommendations. Additional information regarding the funding
process will be supplied after successful admission to the MSW program. Please note that
the number of available Child Welfare Scholars Program slots is limited and not all
eligible applicants are guaranteed funding. It is imperative that an applicant wanting this
funding apply as early as possible.
An applicant may choose to request Child Welfare Scholars Program status and funding
and attend the IUSB part-time evening program. Advanced standing status is available
for BSW graduates interested in the Child Welfare Scholars Program.
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IUSB FINANCIAL AID & PROGRAM COSTS
Opportunities for financial aid for graduate students are very different from those for
undergraduates. Graduate students are only eligible for federal work study and loans
through the federal government, and not grants.
In order to obtain a student loan, the following steps must be taken:
Step one: Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) which is
available online January 1 at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Graduate students may apply for financial aid at any time during their academic program.
For maximum aid consideration, submit the online FAFSA by the priority deadline of
March 10 each year. Be sure that you release this information to the IUSB Office of
Financial Aid, as well as any additional universities you may be applying to. You do this
under the section titled “School Choices”. The IUSB-SWK School code is 001816.
Step two: Students admitted to the IU School of Social Work will receive Financial Aid
information via OneStart and University email. Students should monitor their “to do” list
on OneStart. Please see below for campus specific information:
IU South Bend
IUSB Office of Financial Aid
1700 Mishawaka Ave., #157
PO Box 7111
South Bend, IN 46634-7111
www.iusb.edu
(574) 520-IUSB [4872]
Scholarships
The IU School of Social Work has limited funds that are available in the form of
gifts/scholarships. Notification of the application process is sent to currently enrolled
students via their university email in the fall semester of each year. The gifts average
$500 and the process is competitive. All students are encouraged to research financial
aid sources. Utilizing internet sites such as www.fastweb.com or www.finaid.org can be
helpful. Do not pay for any searches for financial aid awards. This information is free to
anyone.
Fees and Tuition
The cost for attending the MSW program varies depending on the length of time you are
in school. Every student will need 60 credit hours. Every Advanced Standing student
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will pay tuition for 45 credit hours and an administrative cost for 15 credits by credential
which will be approximately $300.
Current IUSB Tuition and Fees
TUITION
ACTIVITY FEE
In-state $303.86
0-6
cr.hr.
$31.32
Out-of
state
> 6 cr.
hr.
$ 62.64
Summer
$761.94
$4.48/cr. hr.
(Subject to Fall 2014 increase)
TECHNOLOGY
FEE
1-3
$57.27
cr.hr.
3.5-6
cr.hr.
> 6 cr.
hr.
3.5-6 cr.
hr.
≤3 cr.hr.
PARKING
FEE
$5.70/cr. hr. up
to maximum of
$85.50
$114.50
$171.72
$114.50
$57.27
Required Temporary Fee for Building Repair & Rehabilitation
$5.00 per cr. hr. up to $60.00 maximum per semester, including summer.
The university and the IUSSW reserve the right to change the amounts of tuition and
fees at any time without notice, as necessitated by university and legislative action. New
tuition rates are typically announced prior to the fall semester and are subject to
change.
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2014
ADMISSION
APPLICATION
Indiana University
School of Social Work
IU South Bend
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ATTENTION APPLICANTS
The following pages (pp. 24-40) contain the required forms for admission. Please enclose all forms,
including the checklist when submitting your application. Without this checklist, or any other portion
of the following pages, the application is considered incomplete and will not be processed or
considered for admission.
This is a self-managed application. The applicant gathers all documents and sends them in one
package to the school. Keep the following in mind:



Do not use binders or any other special packaging.
Do not send the application to the school until it is complete.
Send the application via US Postal Service certified mail with “return receipt” so that you
know the school has received the application. Due to the volume of applications received
please do not call to confirm that your application has arrived. Make sure the application is
post-marked no later than the due date. You may also include a self-addressed, stamped
POSTCARD and we will return it to let you know your application has been received and is
complete. If the application is hand-delivered it must be received by the campus to which you
are applying on the due date by 5:00 pm.
Please mail your completed application directly to:
IU School of Social Work
1700 Mishawaka Ave., N418
PO Box 7111
South Bend, IN 46634-7111
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IUSB APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Name:
Check if
completed
On-line university graduate school application http://www.iusb.edu/apply/ (required of
every student, including those who have previously/currently attended any IU campus.)
Please note date submitted: ____________________
Paper application documents/information to enclose:
Application demographic information form
Self disclosure statement
Pre-requisite documentation
Resumé
Application questions
__ BSW/advanced standing application questions on pp. 31-32
__ all other majors use application questions on pp. 29-30
Writing sample
GPA calculated for last 60 hours (or 90 quarter hrs) of undergraduate degree _______
(See directions for figuring GPA on p.11)
GPA Petition (required if GPA is 2.99 or below)
Official Transcripts. List names of universities attended beginning with most recent and
attach official transcripts.
1)
2)
3)
4)
Letters of recommendation. List names of references:
1)
2)
3)
4) [Advanced standing only]
My signature signifies that I have read and understand the commitment to the MSW program. This
also verifies that all of the information submitted has been completed solely by myself and all written
documents were created for this application process.
Signature
Date
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INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
2014 Master of Social Work Application Packet
Applicant Demographic Information
(Last Name, First, Middle)
STUDENT ID NUMBER or ONLY LAST 4 DIGITS
OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.
Are there application materials, such as transcripts, that you are providing that are under a different name? YES
If yes, please list other names by which you have been known:
NO
CURRENT ADDRESS
PERMANENT ADDRESS
Street
Street
City
State
Zip
City
State
DAYTIME PHONE NUMBER
EVENING PHONE NUMBER
(Area Code)
(Area Code)
Number
Zip
Number
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME
EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE #
BACHELOR’S DEGREE(i.e., BS, BA):
DATE CONFERRED:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
DATE OF BIRTH:
MAJOR:
UNIVERSITY:
ETHNICITY (check one)
White (Non-Hispanic)
African American/Other Black
American Indian/Native American
Asian American/Other Asian
Chicano/Mexican American
Puerto Rican
Other Latino/Hispanic
Pacific Islander
Multiple Race/Ethnicity
Other
GENDER (circle one) Female Male Other
CITIZENSHIP STATUS (check one)
US Citizen
Non-US Citizen (in US on student visa)
Immigrant, Permanent Resident
J Visa
F Visa
Other
IUSB PROGRAM PREFERENCE (Select one)




Part-time Evening
Advanced Standing Part-time Evening
Child Welfare Scholars Program Part-time Evening
Advanced Standing Child Welfare Scholars Program Part-time Evening
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PLEASE ATTACH A PROFESSIONAL RESUMÉ THAT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
1. EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE: List ALL colleges/universities attended starting with the most recent. YOU
SHOULD IMMEDIATELY REQUEST THAT TRANSCRIPTS FROM ALL COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
ATTENDED BE SENT DIRECTLY TO YOU to be included in your completed application packet. Transcripts do
not have to be in sealed envelopes, but must be on official university paper. Applicants from Indiana University
must also submit all official (on university paper) transcripts, including Indiana University transcripts.
Many institutions are moving to electronic productions of transcripts. These are acceptable as long as they are the
institution’s official transcripts. Please check with your registrar to verify before submitting with your paper
application. The electronic transcript needs to be sent to you and printed to be included in your paper application.
2. PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
List all paid employment in chronological order starting with the most recent. Please be specific in
describing the position held. List all positions held, including part-time and full-time. Please account for
all your time for at least the past ten years.
3. PRACTICA/INTERNSHIPS
List all practica or internships and briefly describe dates, roles and activities.
4. RELEVANT VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Please list each organization, dates volunteered and briefly describe role/activities.
THE ONLINE UNIVERSITY APPLICATION
The university graduate school on-line application (eApp) is available at http://www.iusb.edu/apply/. Students
should submit this university graduate school application prior to submitting the MSW paper application. The
MSW Admissions Committee cannot finalize the review of your application if you do not have a current eApp
on file. The only exception to this requirement applies to international applicants who are required to follow
the international application process instead of using the online university graduate school application.
If you have problems or questions with the online university graduate school application contact Diane Banic,
MSW Administrative Assistant at (574) 520-4880 or dbanic@iusb.edu.
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Prerequisite Documentation
Please list below all prerequisites you have completed and record on the corresponding line each course name and course
number. Do not say “see transcript” and leave blank. Please list the courses below EXACTLY as they appear on your
transcript. It is very important that every applicant (including Indiana University students and/or graduates) understands
that he/she must document what they have completed, or will complete, for the required prerequisite courses. (If the prerequisite is not necessary for your current undergraduate degree requirements, then it can be taken pass/fail.) All
prerequisites must be completed before starting the MSW program.
Social/Behavioral Science Courses
SocialBehavioral
Sciences
Course title
Course
number
If class not in fields
listed below (*), check
if you have attached a
course description,
syllabus or pre-approval
email
If not completed, date
planned for completion
1
2
3
4
5
6
*(We accept undergraduate and graduate level courses in any combination from Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology,
Economics, Political Science, Criminal Justice and Social Work.) No more than 3 pre-requisites may be from
Economics or Political Science. Other listed majors may have all six pre-requisites from those disciplines. Statistics
will count toward the 6 if it was taken in a social science area.
Statistics
All statistics courses that have been previously approved by the School can be found under “Pre-Requisite Statistics
Course List” at the end of this document. Each course is listed by State, institution name, course number and title. If
found, please indicate below in the appropriate slot. The course title, number, and institution must match exactly. Do
not assume that all course titles are interchangeable and therefore, acceptable. IF YOUR COURSE IS NOT ON THE
LIST THEN YOU MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION. Appropriate documentation is a
syllabus or a course description photocopied from a bulletin. An application will be considered incomplete (and
therefore not eligible for review) if the appropriate documentation is not attached to this form as requested. (See p. 5
for pre-approval directions.)
Statistics
Year taken:
Is course
listed on
approved
roster?
Yes ____
Grade received:
No _____
Course title:
Course
number:
Is documentation
attached if course
is not listed?
If not
completed,
date planned
for completion
If you need to enroll at IUSB in order to complete these pre-requisites you must apply as an undergraduate, non-degree
student. Get instructions online at http://www.iusb.edu.
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INDIANA UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
SELF-DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR ALL APPLICANTS
This form must be completed and submitted by EVERY applicant.
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
1. Are you, or have you ever been the subject of any disciplinary proceedings while
attending any college, university, or other post-high school educational program?
2. Have you ever been convicted of any violation of law, or are there any charges
pending against you?
3. Are you or have you ever been the subject of any disciplinary proceedings by any
professional organization?
If you have answered “Yes” to any of the questions, you must attach a personal
statement of explanation giving full details and an explanation of the event. Also,
include the facts and the disposition of the case. Please be advised that answering
“Yes” to any of the above questions does not automatically disqualify your
application. In addition, it is also appropriate to discuss significant issues
disclosed here in your application questions.
Additionally, please note that in order to obtain a license to practice social work in
Indiana one must : a) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the Indiana Professional
Licensing Agency that the individual does not have a conviction for a crime that has a
direct bearing on the individual's ability to practice competently and/or b) Furnish
satisfactory evidence to the agency that the individual has not been the subject of a
disciplinary action by a licensing or certification agency of another state or jurisdiction
on the grounds that the individual was not able to practice as a social worker or clinical
social worker without endangering the public.
Signature _______________________________________ Date _________________________
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INDIANA UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
2014 APPLICATION QUESTIONS
(BSW Advanced Standing applicants go to Application Questions on pages 31-32.)
One of the most important aspects of your application is your ability to communicate, in writing,
that you meet all of the requirements of IUSSW. This is to be accomplished through the
application questions and a writing sample. It is of utmost importance that all materials are
written exclusively by the applicant. Any indication that someone else has substantially helped
with or written this statement is grounds for rejection.
Application Questions
Your responses will aid the Admissions Committee in assessing your qualifications for
professional social work practice. Qualifications looked for are: the ability to think analytically
and conceptually; clarity in self-expression; responsiveness and sensitivity to diversity;
commitment to improving social conditions; and the ability to function creatively, responsibly
and independently.
The application questions should be a total of 7-10 double-spaced, typewritten pages using 12point font. Please do not type out each question but number your responses accordingly.
Address questions #1-3 in 2-3 pages each.
1)
Social work is a profession that involves working with individuals, groups and families
and also includes practice in advocacy, public policy, leadership and management,
community organization and development. What is your perception of the profession of
social work and how do you account for your interest? This would include a history of
paid, volunteer and life experiences that support your choice of social work as a
profession. What draws you to a MSW program at this time?
2)
A career in social work involves work with diverse populations. The concept of cultural
pluralism emphasizes respect for diversity of values, heritages, customs and lifestyles.
We are interested in your experience and exposure with people from diverse populations.
What personal qualities do you have in expressing yourself to be sensitive to people who
are different from you? How have your life experiences influenced your feelings, your
values and your belief system with each of the following variables:
a) Ethnicity (race, culture)
b) Spiritual tradition different from your own
c) Age
d) Disability
e) Socio-economic status
f) Sexual orientation
3)
When social workers are in a situation where they must choose between two relevant, but
competing choices, and where each choice may have an undesirable consequence for the
parties involved, this is called an ethical dilemma. Describe an ethical dilemma you
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have experienced. Discuss your decision-making process and factors which contributed
to the ultimate outcome. Please protect confidentiality, and DO NOT reveal names of
individuals or organizations.
Respond in no more than ½ page to this final question:
4)
Graduate school involves a tremendous commitment of time and energy. The
coursework, class preparation and assignments will require approximately 9 hours a week
per class. Two separate field practica of approximately 20-24 hours per week for 3
semesters can be emotionally charged. These practica must be completed during regular
daytime business hours; practicum sites do not offer night/evening/weekend hours.
What are you doing to change your schedule and life to accommodate this commitment?
Describe the plans that you are making to adjust your personal and professional life in
order to be successful in the MSW program.
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INDIANA UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
2014 APPLICATION QUESTIONS
FOR BSW ADVANCED STANDING APPLICANTS ONLY
One of the most important aspects of your application is your ability to communicate, in writing,
that you meet all of the requirements of IUSSW. This is to be accomplished through the
application questions and a writing sample. It is of utmost importance that all materials are
written exclusively by the applicant. Any indication that someone else has substantially helped
with or written this statement is grounds for rejection.
Application Questions
Your responses will aid the Admissions Committee in assessing your qualifications for
professional social work practice. Qualifications looked for are: the ability to think analytically
and conceptually; clarity in self-expression; responsiveness and sensitivity to diversity;
commitment to improving social conditions; and the ability to function creatively, responsibly
and independently.
The application questions should be 7-10 double-spaced, typewritten pages using 12-point
font. Please do not type out each question but number your responses accordingly. Respond a
minimum of 3 pages each on questions #1-2.
1) As a BSW graduate you are eligible to apply for an advanced standing program in social
work graduate education.
a) Discuss the factors which make you a strong candidate for graduate level study in
social work. What talents and skills will you bring? Why do you wish to attend a
MSW program at this time? What experiences have made you desire more
professional practice training?
b) The MSW program requires each student to choose a specific concentration for
their final year. With this in mind, where do you see yourself as a social worker
in the next five years?
c) From experience in your BSW internships or in your current employment recount
an ethical dilemma. Discuss your decision making process and factors which
contributed to the ultimate outcome. Please protect confidentiality and DO NOT
reveal names or organizations.
2) A career in social work involves work with diverse populations. The concept of cultural
pluralism emphasizes respect for diversity of values, heritages, customs and lifestyles.
We are interested in your experience and exposure with people from diverse populations.
What personal qualities do you have in expressing yourself to be sensitive to people who
are different from you? How have your life experiences influenced your feelings, your
values and your belief system with each of the following variables:
a)
Ethnicity (race, culture)
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b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
Spiritual tradition different from your own
Age
Disability
Socio-economic status
Sexual orientation
Respond in no more than ½ page to this final question:
3) Graduate school involves a tremendous commitment of time and energy. The
coursework, class preparation and assignments will require approximately 9 hours a week
per class. Two separate field practica of approximately 20-24 hours per week for 3
semesters can be emotionally charged. These practica must be completed during regular
daytime business hours; practicum sites do not offer night/evening/weekend hours.
What are you doing to change your schedule and life to accommodate this commitment?
Describe the plans that you are making to adjust your personal and professional life in
order to be successful in the MSW program.
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INDIANA UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
WRITING SAMPLE FOR ALL APPLICANTS
2014
Provide an original, formal writing sample that demonstrates your academic abilities. This can
not be a previously written paper or classroom assignment. It is not advisable to write about a
topic related to your own history.
Your paper must contain the following:
1. Describe an aspect of a major social problem in American society that is of interest to
you. Acceptable topics would include but are not limited to substance abuse, poverty,
dysfunction in the school system, crime, mental health issues, aging, health care, or
homelessness. For example, if choosing substance abuse you might select presenting
issues on prescription drug abuse in a certain population.
2. Recommend a course of action for social change. For the issue identified, determine a
policy change or program idea that would help the population impacted.
3. Discuss the implications of this topic to social work practice.
4. Provide citations and include a reference page. An abstract is not necessary.
Font: 12 point
Pages: 3 pages of text, no more no less, excluding title and reference page
Spacing: Double spacing
Format: Include title and reference page
Citation style: American Psychological Association (APA) preferred
For assistance with APA see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/.
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INDIANA UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
PETITION FOR
EXCEPTIONAL CONSIDERATION
An applicant who believes that her or his individual circumstances warrant exceptional
consideration for a waiver of the minimum admissions requirement of an undergraduate 3.0 GPA
in the last 60 hours (or 90 quarter hours) of coursework must petition the MSW Admissions
Committee. This is necessary even if the applicant has more recently completed graduate level
course work with a higher GPA. Directions for calculating your undergraduate GPA are in the
“Critical Information for all Applicants” section of this document.
The waiver should be submitted by the applicant in the form of a statement entitled "Petition for
Exceptional Consideration", and be stapled to this cover letter, which should be signed and dated
at the bottom. The petition should include a statement indicating how the minimum admission
requirement of a 3.0 GPA does not provide the applicant a fair and adequate opportunity to
present himself or herself in a favorable light. The applicant should briefly discuss how (s)he
has indeed demonstrated an ability to successfully excel at the graduate level. For example, an
applicant might provide evidence of superior grades during the final several semesters of work
prior to graduation, indicating a trend toward improved performance. Or, subsequent to receipt
of the undergraduate degree, an applicant might demonstrate academic competence through
achievement in another graduate program.
The applicant should also discuss how, if granted admission to the MSW program, she or he
plans to address potential obstacles to successfully complete the program. For example, if a low
grade point average was viewed as the result of a "need to work full-time during my
undergraduate studies", the applicant should discuss why that is not likely to be a factor during
his or her MSW study.
Finally, the applicant should attest to the accuracy of all information provided in the petition by
dating and signing this document. The petition must be submitted with the application packet.
__________________________________
Signature
__________________
Date
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Indiana University
School of Social Work
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW)
Request for Reference Form
(duplicate as needed)
Print name of reference: ______________________________________________________
Applicant’s name: _________________________________________________________________
Dear Referee,
You have been selected to provide a recommendation for this applicant. Your candid assessment
of the applicant will greatly assist the Admissions Committee in determining whether the
candidate should be admitted for graduate study. Please complete this form and answer the
questions on a separate sheet of paper. When finished, please seal this form and your letter in the
envelope provided by the applicant and sign across the sealed flap. Then RETURN IT TO
THE APPLICANT.
[Applicants, please be sure to provide a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope with
this form to the Referee.]
DO NOT SEND THIS FORM DIRECTLY TO THE SCHOOL!
Application to the Indiana University School of Social Work program is a self-managed process.
Therefore, the applicant is responsible for the collection and submission of all reference letters.
This ensures that the applicant knows the application is complete when submitted. Please
complete this form, staple the attachments to the form, seal in the envelope provided to you by
the student, and sign your name across the sealed flap. Then return it as soon as possible to the
applicant. The applicant will then submit the sealed envelope to the IU School of Social Work
with their other application materials. Unsealed references will deem the applicant ineligible for
review. The priority deadline for students to submit applications to the IU School of Social
Work for the MSW program is January 31, 2014. The final deadline for IUSB is April 30,
2014. Please be sure to complete and return this form to the applicant within a reasonable time
for them to meet the appropriate deadline.
NOTICE OF WAIVER – COMPLETION REQUIRED BY APPLICANT
I am aware of my rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 to have access
to letters of recommendation written on my behalf. I also understand that by submitting this letter of
recommendation with my application packet, it becomes the property of the IU School of Social Work
and therefore, my right of access is limited to viewing the document only at the school and I will not
be allowed to obtain a copy of the letter from the school. I also understand that my ability to view
these documents is contingent upon my being admitted and enrolling into the MSW program at the IU
School of Social Work.
_____ It is my desire that this letter be written in confidence and I waive my right of access to read this letter.
_____ I wish to retain my right to read this document once I have been admitted to the program and enroll.
Date___________________________
Signature _______________________________________
You must check one of the above options, sign and date this waiver if this letter is to be included in
your file. Failure to comply will automatically forfeit the right of the applicant to read this letter.
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SUMMARY EVALUATION:
How long and in what capacities have you know the applicant? __________________________
We would appreciate a candid discussion concerning the applicant’s capabilities and limitations
in relation to potential academic performance and suitability for the profession of social work.
Some of the characteristics that social workers must possess are:
 An absolute commitment to work on behalf of oppressed populations
 Intellectual ability
 Ability to work with others
 Emotional stability
 Sense of responsibility
 Advanced oral and written communication skills
 Creativity and motivation
 Leadership skills
 Ability to think critically
With the above in mind, please attach a letter addressing the following questions:
1) What strengths/weaknesses does the applicant possess that would impact his/her progress
in the MSW Program?
2) How would you compare/describe this applicant’s personal/philosophical values/ethics
and the congruence with the values/ethics of social work?
3) How have you witnessed the applicant’s commitment to social justice?
4) How do you rank the applicant’s ability to excel academically?
RECOMMENDATION FOR ADMISSION:
___Yes, I highly recommend
___Yes, I recommend
___Yes, I recommend with reservation
___No, I do not recommend
Signature__________________________________________Date_______________________
(Please print)
Name ________________________________________________________________
Title/Position__________________________________________________________
Agency/Organization____________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Degree________________________________________________________________
Please accept our appreciation of your time and effort in helping us determine this
applicant’s suitability for graduate social work education.
Indiana University School of Social Work
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW)
Request for Field Instructor Reference
ADVANCED STANDING APPLICANTS ONLY
Dear Field Instructor,_________________________________________________________
(Print name of the Field Instructor completing this recommendation form)
You have been selected to provide a recommendation for _______________________________
(Print your name as the applicant)
Date of BSW graduation: ________________________________________________________
(Applicant should fill this in)
You have been selected specifically to discuss this candidate’s suitability for the advanced standing program. Your
candid assessment of the applicant will greatly assist the Admissions Committee in determining whether the
candidate should be admitted for graduate study.
Application to the Indiana University School of Social Work program is a self-managed process. Therefore, the
applicant is responsible for the collection and submission of all reference letters. This ensures that the applicant
knows the application is complete when submitted. Please complete this form, including a separate page
answering the questions on page 2, staple the attachments to the form, seal in the envelope provided to you by
the student, and sign your name across the sealed flap. Then return it as soon as possible to the applicant.
[Applicants, please be sure to provide a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope with this form to the Referee.]
DO NOT SEND THIS FORM DIRECTLY TO THE SCHOOL!
The applicant will then submit the sealed envelope to the IU School of Social Work with the other application
materials. Unsealed references will deem the applicant ineligible for review The priority deadline for students to
submit applications to the IU School of Social Work for the MSW program is January 31, 2014. The final deadline
for IUSB is April 30, 2014. Please be sure to complete and return this form to the applicant within a reasonable
time for them to meet the appropriate deadline.
NOTICE OF WAIVER – COMPLETION REQUIRED BY APPLICANT
I am aware of my rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 to have access to letters
of recommendation written on my behalf. I also understand that by submitting this letter of recommendation
with my application packet, it becomes the property of the IU School of Social Work and therefore, my right
of access is limited to viewing the document only at the school and I will not be allowed to obtain a copy of the
letter from the school. I also understand that my ability to view these documents is contingent upon my being
admitted and enrolling into the MSW program at the IU School of Social Work.
_____ It is my desire that this letter be written in confidence and I waive my right of access to read this letter.
_____ I wish to retain my right to read this document once I have been admitted to the program and
enroll.
Date___________________________
Signature _______________________________________
You must check one of the above options, sign and date this waiver if this letter is to be included in your file.
Failure to comply will automatically forfeit the right of the applicant to read this letter.
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For the field referee:
How long have you known the applicant?______________________________________
On a separate piece of paper, please answer the following (We understand some applicants
may currently be in practicum. If so, please speak of their experience to date):
1) Does the applicant display strong practice skills with individuals, families, groups,
organizations and/or communities?
2) Does he/she use good professional judgment?
3) Does the applicant have unique characteristics, special strengths or particular difficulties
in interactions with clients? What impresses you about the applicant?
4) Has the applicant developed ethical reasoning and decision-making skills?
5) Overall, does the applicant deliver effective social work services?
6) Is the applicant, in your opinion, ready for advanced professional roles in graduate
school?
RECOMMENDATION FOR ADVANCED STANDING:
_____
_____
_____
_____
Yes, I highly recommend
Yes, I recommend
Yes, I recommend with reservation
No, I do not recommend
Signature: ________________________________________Date: __________________
Name (please print): _______________________________________________________
Organization: ____________________________________________________________
Address:
____________________________________________________________
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Indiana University School of Social Work
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW)
Request for Faculty Member Reference
ADVANCED STANDING APPLICANTS ONLY
Dear Referee, _________________________________________________________________
(Print name of the Faculty Member [not an adjunct] completing this recommendation form
You have been selected to provide a recommendation for _______________________________
(Print your name as the applicant)
Date of BSW graduation: ________________________________________________________
(Applicant should fill this in)
You have been selected specifically to discuss this candidate’s suitability for the advanced standing program. Your
candid assessment of the applicant will greatly assist the Admissions Committee in determining whether the
candidate should be admitted for graduate study.
Application to the Indiana University School of Social Work program is a self-managed process. Therefore, the
applicant is responsible for the collection and submission of all reference letters. This ensures that the applicant
knows the application is complete when submitted. Please complete this form, including a separate page
answering the questions on page 2, staple the attachments to the form, seal in the envelope provided to you by
the student, and sign your name across the sealed flap. Then return it as soon as possible to the applicant.
[Applicants, please be sure to provide a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope with this form to the Referee.]
DO NOT SEND THIS FORM DIRECTLY TO THE SCHOOL!
The applicant will then submit the sealed envelope to the IU School of Social Work with the other application
materials. Unsealed references will deem the applicant ineligible for review. The priority deadline for students to
submit applications to the IU School of Social Work for the MSW program is January 31, 2014. The final deadline
for IUSB is April 30, 2014. Please be sure to complete and return this form to the applicant within a reasonable
time for them to meet the appropriate deadline.
NOTICE OF WAIVER – COMPLETION REQUIRED BY APPLICANT
I am aware of my rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 to have access to letters
of recommendation written on my behalf. I also understand that by submitting this letter of recommendation
with my application packet, it becomes the property of the IU School of Social Work and therefore, my right
of access is limited to viewing the document only at the school and I will not be allowed to obtain a copy of the
letter from the school. I also understand that my ability to view these documents is contingent upon my being
admitted and enrolling into the MSW program at the IU School of Social Work.
_____ It is my desire that this letter be written in confidence and I waive my right of access to read this letter.
_____ I wish to retain my right to read this document once I have been admitted to the program and
enroll.
Date___________________________
Signature _______________________________________
You must check one of the above options, sign and date this waiver if this letter is to be included in your file.
Failure to comply will automatically forfeit the right of the applicant to read this letter.
For the faculty referee:
How long have you known the applicant?______________________________________
On a separate piece of paper, please answer the following questions:
1)
What do you consider the applicant’s major strengths as a candidate for the advanced
standing program at IU?
2)
The candidate is submitting his/her field evaluation(s) as part of their application. What
would you add regarding his/her skill development while in placement, including the type
of assignments, clientele, commitment to social work values, and commitment to work
with oppressed populations?
3)
In your opinion, what distinguishes this candidate from others who are entering the
standard MSW program? Is this student academically strong enough and professionally
ready to enter the MSW program at the intermediate level? What skills does this
applicant possess that make him/her an appropriate candidate for the advanced standing
program?
4)
What reservations do you have about the applicant’s potential for successful completion
of the advanced standing program?
RECOMMENDATION FOR ADVANCED STANDING:
_____
_____
_____
_____
Yes, I highly recommend
Yes, I recommend
Yes, I recommend with reservation
No, I do not recommend
Signature: ________________________________________Date: __________________
Name (please print): _______________________________________________________
School:
____________________________________________________________
Address:
____________________________________________________________
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PRE-REQUISITE STATISTICS COURSE LIST
The following are the lists of courses that have been previously approved by IUSSW. If a course
is not listed, it does not automatically mean the course does not meet this requirement. It only
indicates that you need to submit appropriate documentation for our review to determine
acceptability. Do not assume that all course titles are interchangeable and therefore acceptable.
Course numbers, titles and university names must match exactly as listed here. If your course is
not on the following lists, then you must provide appropriate documentation with your
application. Appropriate documentation is a syllabus and/or a course description copied from a
bulletin.
STATISTICS
Revised 08/2013
ALABAMA
CALIFORNIA
Alabama A&M
PSY 301
Elementary Behavioral
Statistics
Tuskegee
PSYC 306
Psychological Statistics
ALASKA
University of Fairbanks
PSY F250
Intro Stats Beg. Science
PSY F473
Soc. Science Research
Methods
ARIZONA
Arizona State
SOC 395
Social Statistics I
University of Phoenix
HCS 438
Statistical Applications
Azusa Pacific University
SOC 350
Applied Statistics
California State University
PSYC 210
Psychological Statistics
MATH 140 Intro Stats
PSY 202
Bio Statistics
Diablo Valley College
MATH 142
Elem Statistics/Probability
COLORADO
Colorado, University of
BCOR 1020 Business Statistics
PSYC 301
Statistics/Research Methods
Colorade State University
ST 204
Statistics – Business
CONNETICUT
ARKANSAS
Harding University
MATH 200 Elementary Statistics
PSY 325
Statistics
Central Conneticut State University
STAT 215
Statistics for Behav. Sciences
Trinity College
MATH 107 Elementary Statistics
41
Western Connecticut State University
MAT 150
Elementary Statistics
Bradley University
MTH 111
Elementary Statistics
FLORIDA
Central Florida, University of
STA 2023
Statistical Methods I
Edison Community College
STAT 2023 Intro Statistics
Florida A & M University
PSY 320
Psych Stats
Florida State University
SYA 4400
Social Statistics
University of Florida
STA 2023
Statistics
DePaul University
SOC 381
Statistics
Eastern Illinois University
PSY 370
Social Statistics
SOC 3630
Stat. Analysis of Soc. Data
PSY 2610
Statistics
Eureka College
MAT 206
Statistics
Greenville College
SOC 202
Statistics
Illinois College
MATH 210 Elementary Statistics
GEORGIA
Emory University
MATH 107 Intro to Statistics &
Probability
Georgia Perimeter College
MATH 1431 Intro to Statistics
Georgia State University
MATH 107 Elementary Statistics
HAWAII
Hawaii Pacific University
MATH 1123 Statistics
IDAHO
University of Idaho
STAT 251
Principles of Statistics
ILLINOIS
Illinois Northwestern University
PSY 201
Statistical Methods
Illinois State University
PSY 340
Statistics I
John Logan College
MAT 120
Elementary Statistics
Knox College
PSYC 281
Research Methods &
Statistics
STAT 200
Introductory Statistics
Lake Forest College
PSYC 221,222 Research Methods &
Statistics I & II
MacMurray College
PSY 221
Elementary Statistics
Millikin University
SO 210
Statistical Methods
Aurora University
SWK 4300
Social Work Research II
42
Northwestern University
PSY 201
Statistical Methods
PSY 205
Research Methods in Psy.
Southern Illinois University
STAT 107
Concepts of Statistics
Trinity College
MATH 105 Statistics for Social Science
SOC 293
MA 103
ECON 270
Stats for Social Research
Elementary Statistics
Intro to Statistical Theory in
Economics & Business
Calumet College
PSY 230
Statistics for Behavioral
Science
University of Illinois - Urbana
STAT 100
Statistics
MAT 132
Statistics
DePauw University
PSY 210
Statistics for Behavioral
Science
BIO 375
Biostatistics
MATH 340 Elem Probability & Statistics
Western Illinois University
PSY 224
Stat. Methods & Research
Design
LEJA 303
Quantitative Techniques for
Law Enforcement
Earlham College
MA 15
Elementary Statistics
PSYC 342
Experimental Psychology
INDIANA
Anderson University
PSYC/POSC 2440 Applied Statistics &
Intro to Research
MATH 2120 Introductory Statistics with
Applications
MATH 4010 Mathematical Statistics
Ball State University
CJC 221
Data Analysis in Crim. Just.
SOCWK 440 Dev. of Knowledge in SWK 2
ECON 221
Business Statistics
PSYSC 241 Elementary Statistics
HSC 387
Quan. Methods in Epidem.
HSC 392
Quan. Methods in Health Sci.
MATH 221 Applied Probability &
Statistics
SOC 382
Social Statistics
MS 421
Advanced Statistics
Evansville, University of
QBA 227
Introduction to Statistics
PSYC 245
Statistics for Psychology
SOC 344
Intro to Behavioral Statistics
Franklin College
PSY 224
Basic Applied Statistics
MATH 224 Basic Statistics
Goshen College
ECON 207
Introduction to Statistics
MATH 125 Introduction to Statistics
Grace College
MAT 320
Probability and Statistics
Hanover College
ID 147
Applied Statistics
MATH 147 Applied Statistics
MATH 217N Applied Statistics
PSY 220
Research Design & Statistics
Bethel College
MATH 111 Basic Probability & Statistics
Huntington College
MA 151
Intro. to Probability & Stat
Butler University
PS 310
Statistics
MS 264
Statistics I
Indiana Institute of Technology
PSY 3780
Research Methods & Statistics
43
Indiana State University
PSY 204
Intro. to Psychological
Statistics
PSY 375
Stats and Research Methods I
PSY 376
Stats and Research Methods II
SOC 381
Statistics for Social Research
HLTH 340
Health Biostatistics
MATH 241 Principles of Statistics
PSY 312
Intro to Psychological Stats
EPSY 302
Intro to Applied Statistics
MATH 341 Probability & Statistics
Indiana University- Bloomington
MATH 100 Statistical Techniques Health
Professions
PSY 251
Statistics & Research Design
PSY K310
Statistical Techniques
PSY K300
Statistical Techniques
H317
Intro to Health Statistics
R390
Statistical Appl. of Leisure
Studies
S356
Elem. Sociological Statistics
P354
Stat. Analysis in Psychology
R 505
Measurements & Data
Analysis
H355
Data Analysis/Practice &
Research
H391
Intro to Health Statistics
SOC 371
Statistics for Sociology
STAT 301
Elem Statistics Methods I
STAT 350
Intro to Statistics
COLI-S 330 Computerized Statistical
Analysis
K300
Statistical Techniques
K310
Statistical Techniques
SPEA K300 Statistical Techniques
CJUS K300 Techniques of Data Analysis
Indiana University-Columbus
H355
Data Analysis/Practice &
Research
B305
Statistics
STAT 11300 Statistics & Society
Indiana University – East
K300
Statistical Techniques
Indiana University-Indianapolis
STAT 113
Statistics and Society
STAT 310
Elementary Statistical
Methods I
K300
Statistical Techniques
B305
Statistics
R359
Intro to Sociological
Statistics
E270
Intro to Statistical Theory in
Economics
P501
Statistical Methods Applied
to Education
S300
Statistical Reasoning for
SWK Practice
Y205
Elements of Political
Analysis
SPEA 300
Statistical Techniques
PSY-B 305 Statistics
Indiana University-Kokomo
K300
Statistical Techniques
M300
Stat Tech Health Prof.
Indiana University-Fort Wayne
MATH 161 Statistics
PSY 201
Intro to Quantitative Topics
in Psychology
STAT 125
Communicating with
Statistics
Indiana University -Northwest
ECON E270 Intro to Statistical Theory in
Economics & Business
PSY K300
Statistical Techniques
SOC S250
Methods and Statistics I
SPEA V506 Statistical Analysis for Policy
& Mgmt
SPEA K300 Statistical Techniques
Indiana University-South Bend
P354
Statistical Analysis in Psy
S351
Social Statistics
Indiana University-Southeast
R354
Stat Analysis in Psychology
R250
Methods & Statistics I
R251
Methods & Statistics II
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Indiana Vocational Technical Institute
(IVY Tech)
MAT 115
Statistics
BUSN 230
Business Statistics
MATH 200
Statistics
Indiana Wesleyan University
MAT 112
General Statistics
PSY 354
Statistics for Social Sciences
ADM 320
Business Statistics
NUR 435
Statistics
SWK 354
Statistics for Social Science
MAT 305
Statistics for Social Sciences
Indianapolis, University of
STAT 113
Statistics & Society
MATH 220 Elementary Statistics
PSY 470
Advanced Topics: Statistics
for the Behavioral Sciences
MATH 245 Statistics for the Sciences
STAT 114
STAT 503
BHS 201
STAT 130
Probability and Statistics
Statistical Methods for
Biology
Statistical Methods for BHS
Statistics & Contemporary
Life
Saint Francis College – Fort Wayne
MATH 201 Introductory Statistics
MATH 302 Statistics
Saint Joseph’s College
PSY 011
Statistics
PSY 225
Statistics
ECON 210
Statistics for Business &
Economics
Saint Mary’s of the Woods College
MA 253
Statistics
Manchester College
MATH 210 Statistical Analysis
MATH 209 Elementary Statistics
Southern Indiana, University of
SOCW 325 Social Work Statistics
PSY 302
Psychological Statistics
SOC 372
Sociology Statistics
Marian College
PSY 205
Statistical Methods
SOC 205
Social Science Statistics
BUS 205
Statistical Methods
Taylor University
SOC 355
Applied Social Statistics
SOC 370
Social Statistics
PSY 330
Statistics and Design
Martin University
MA 205
Statistical Methods
PSY 267
Statistical Behavior & Soc.
Sciences
Valparaiso University
PSY 201
Statistical Methods
Notre Dame
PSY 341
Experimental Psy I: Stats
MGT 230
Statistics in Business
Purdue University
SOC 382
Intro Meth. of Social
Research I
STAT 113
Statistics and Society
PSY 201
Intro to Quant Topics in Psy
PSY 20100 Intro to Statistics in Psy
STAT 301
Elementary Statistical
Methods
Vincennes University
SMA 110
Statistics
Wabash College
DV3 01
Statistics in Social Sciences
PSY 202
Statistics & Hypothesis
Testing
PSY 03 Research Method & Qaunt. Anly I
45
IOWA
Coe College
PSY 215
Stats & Measurement in
Psych
Iowa, University of
225 002
Statistics and Society
Kentucky, University of
STA 200
Statistics: A Force in Human
Judgment
Kentucky Christian College
BSPS 222
Intro to Statistics
Kentucky State University
PSY 300
Statistics
Iowa State University
STAT 101
Principles of Statistics
STAT 104
Introduction to Statistics
North Kentucky University
STA 205
Intro to Statistical Methods
Iowa Western Community College
MA 236A
Statistics
Spalding
SW 450
MATH 231
St. Ambrose University
PSYC 213
Statistics for Social Science
University of Northern Iowa
MATH 072 Introduction to Statistical
Methods
KANSAS
Central Christian College
SPSY 209
Statistics
Kansas State University
STAT 330
Elem Statistics for the Social
Sciences
STAT 325
Introduction to Statistics
KENTUCKY
Asbury College
PSY 230
Statistics for Behavioral
Science
Bellarmine College
MATH 205 Elementary Statistics
Georgetown College
MAT 111
Elem Probability & Statistics
Research for Social Work
Stats Techniques
Transylvania University
MATH 144 Elementary Statistics
Union College
BHSC 245
Basic Stats: Theory &
Application
University of Louisville
PSY 312
Quan. Method in Psy
Western Kentucky University
SOCL 300
Using Statistics in Sociology
MARYLAND
Townsend University
MATH 231 Basic Statistics
MASSACHUSETTS
Clark University
PSY 105
Quant. Methods
Emmanuel College
MATH 117 Intro to Statistics
MICHIGAN
Alma College
MATH 116 Elementary Statistics
46
Andrews University
PSYC 354
Statistical Reasoning
PSY 4801
STAT 1001
Calvin College
SOWK 255 Statistics & Research Design
Minnesota-Duluth, University of
PSY 3020
Statistical Methods
Central Michigan University
PSY 211
Intro to Psychological
Statistics
Moorhead State University
PSY 231
Psy. Statistics &
Methodology I
Hope College
MATH 210 Introduction Stats
Saint Cloud State University
SOC 278
Social Statistics
STAT 129
Use of Statistics in Society
Kalamazoo College
SA 412
Quant. Anly. & Stats
Reasoning
MATH 260 Applied Statistics I
St. Olaf College
STAT 110
Principals of Statistics
Wayne State
PSY 3010
Psy: Statistical Methods
Western Michigan
PSY 300
Behavioral Statistics
Wright State University
EDL 751
Education Statistics &
Research
MINNESOTA
Bemidji State University
PSY 3301
Intro to Statistics & Research
Concordia College
PSY 230
Statistics: Psychological
Measurement
SOC 228
Research Methods &
Statistics
Metropolitan State University
STAT 201
Statistics I
Minnesota, University of
SOC 3801
Soc. Methods I: Descriptive
Statistics
SOC 3801
Soc. Methods II: Statistical
Inference
Introduction to Statistics
Introduction: Ideas of Stat.
Walden University
PSYC 3003 Methods in Psy Inquiry
MISSOURI
Drury College
MATH 227 Introduction to Statistics
Lincoln University
MAT 117
Elementary Statistics
Southwest Baptist University
PSY/SOC 3243 Elementary Statistics
Truman State University
STAT 190
Basic Statistics
University of Missouri – Columbia
4170
Intro to Educational Statistics
ED 370
Educational Statistics I
University of Missouri – Kansas City
STAT 235
Elementary Statistics
University of Missouri – St. Louis
PSYCH 2201 Psychological Statistics
47
MONTANA
Montana State University-Billings
STAT 141
Intro to Statistics
NEBRASKA
Creighton University
PSY 211
Intro to Statistics
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Franklin Pierce College
PSY 260
Stats for Behavior Science
North Carolina, University of – Ashville
PSY 201
Research Methods I
North Carolina, University of– Chapel
Hill
STAT 285
Statistical Methods
North Carolina, University-Greensboro
PSY 310
Statistics in Behavioral
Science Research
North Carolina, Wesleyan
MAT 213
Elem/. Stats
University of New Hampshire
SOC 502
Statistics
NORTH DAKOTA
NEW MEXICO
North Dakota State University
330
Introductory Statistics
Eastern New Mexico University
STAT 213
Statistical Methods
NEW YORK
University of North Dakota
PSY 241
Introduction to Statistics
OHIO
Clarkson University
MG 284
Statistics
Bowling Green State University
MATH 1150 Introduction to Statistics
Jamestown Community College
MAT 154
Elem. Statistics
Baldwin Wallace College
PSY 279
Elements of Statistics
SUNY
PSYCH 110
Case Western Reserve University
STAT 201
Basic Statistics for Social &
Life Sciences
Statistics in Psych
Syracuse University
MAT 221
Elem. Probability & Stats
Cedarville College
PSYCH 261 Psych Stats I
NORTH CAROLINA
Campbell University
MATH 160 Elementary Statistics
Central State University
SWl 200
Elementary Statistical Analy.
East Carolina University
MATH 3228 ERM Statistical Methods I
Cincinnati, University of
15 MATH 147 Elem Probability & Stats I
15 MATH 148 Elem Probability & Stats II
Fayetteville State University
SOCI 331
Social Statistics
College of Mount St. Joseph
MTH 176
Stats I with SPSS Software
48
Defiance College
SW 230
Behavioral Statistics
Wittenburg University
PSY 107
Statistics
Denison University
PSYC 200
Research Methods in
Psychology
Wright State University
STT 160
Statistical Concepts
Lakeland Community College
MATH 1550 Statistics
College of Wooster
SOC 203
Qualitative Research
Methods
Xavier University
MATH 156 General Statistics
PSYC 210
Statistical Techniques
MATH 116 Elementary Statistics
OKLAHOMA
Miami University
STAT 261
Statistics
PSY 293
Statistics
Oral Roberts University
MAT 232
Elementary Statistics
Oklahoma Baptist University
MATH 200 Basic Statistics
Notre Dame College of Ohio
MA 221
Elementary Statistics
University of Oklahoma
PSY 2003
Understanding Statistics
Ohio University
PSY 121
Elem. Statistics for the
Behavioral Sciences
PSY 145
Intro Statistics
PSY 293
Intro Psych. Statistics
Ohio State University
STAT 145
Intro Pract. Statistics
SOC 549
Quantitative Research
Methods
PSYCH 320 Introductory Statistics
Tiffin University
MAT 273
Applied Statistics I
Toledo, University of
SOC 329
Statistics
PENNSYLVANIA
Bucks County Community College
MATH 11584 Elementary Statistics
Cannon University
HY211
Psychological Statistics I
Duquesne University
MATH 125 Fundamentals of Statistics
Juniata College
MA 120
Intro to Probability &
Statistics
Lafayette College
PSYC 120
Quantitative Methods
Lehigh University
EDUC 408
Introduction to Statistics
University of Dayton
MATH 207 Introduction to Statistics
PSY 216
Elementary Statsistics
Muhlenberg College
PSY 103
Psychological Statistics
Wilberforce University
PSY 320
Statistical Analysis
Pennsylvania State University
STAT 200
Elementary Statistics
49
St. Francis University
STAT 101
Statistics
University of Pittsburgh
STAT 0200 Basic Applied Statistics
Southwest Texas State University
SOC 3307
Statistics for Behavioral
Science
Texas Tech University
MATH 2300 Statistical Methods
SOUTH CAROLINA
College of Charleston
MATH 104 Element Stats
SOUTH DAKOTA
Sioux Falls, University of
SOC 233
Statistics
South Dakota State University
STAT 341
Statistical Methods
TENNESSEE
Middle Tennessee State University
SW 3120
Data Analysis for SW
Practice
PSY 3020
Basic Statistics for
Behavioral Science
Milligan College
MATH 213 Statistics
Tennessee State University
SOC 300
Social Statistics
Tennesse, University of
PSY 201
Statistics
Union University
MAT 114
Intro. Statistics & Probability
Vanderbilt University
MATH 127 Probability & Statistics
TEXAS
Abilene Christian College
PSCY 556
Elementary Statistics
Texas, University of - at Arlington
SOCI 3352 Social Statistics I
Texas, University of – at Austin
PSY 325K
Advanced Statistics
Trevecca Nazarene University
PSY 2060
Behavioral Science Statistics
UTAH
Bringham Young University
PSY 301
Psych Stats
MFHD 290 Critical Inquiry & Research
Methods
VIRGINIA
College of William & Mary
PSYC 301
Elementary Statistics
Roanoke College
STAT 101
Introductory Statistics
Virginia Tech
MASC N34 Stats, Liberal Arts
VERMONT
Trinity College
MATH 117 Basic Statistics
WASHINGTON
University of Washington
PSYCH 213 Elem Psy Statistics
Jarvis Christian College
CRMJ 4308 Statistical Methods
50
WEST VIRGINIA
West Virginia University
STAT 101
Elem. Statistical Inference
Wisconsin, University of – at Madison
STAT 301
Intro Statistical Methods
WYOMING
WISCONSIN
Carthage College
SOCS 233
Behavioral Statistics
Wyoming College, University of
STAT 2070 Intro to Soc. Statistics
Marquette University
SOCI 060
Social Statistics
St. Norbert College
DS 224
Basic Stats
Wisconsin, University of
MATH 67-107 Introductory Statistics
PSYCH 203 Elementary Psychological
Statistics
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Indiana University School of Social Work
COMPREHENSIVE COURSE LIST
MSW COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
All courses 3 credit hours unless otherwise noted.
All courses not offered on every campus. See campus advisor.
S501 Professional Social Work at the Masters Level: An Immersion
This foundation course provides an overview of social work including the definition, scope, history,
ethics and values of the profession. This course will provide an orientation to the resources and
expectations of graduate education and the MSW program, within the framework of competency based
education and an adult learner model. Students will develop basic communication, self-assessment and
reflection skills necessary for success in the MSW program. Students will have an opportunity to
survey various fields of practice and will begin to identify personal learning goals for their MSW
education as well as develop a commitment to lifelong learning as a part of professional practice.
S502 Research I
This foundation research course assists students in developing the knowledge, skills, and values
necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of social work practice. Emphasis is placed upon knowledge of
qualitative and quantitative designs, methods, and techniques that inform students of best practices in
social work. Students will recognize the impact of ethnicity, gender, age, and sexual orientation on the
research process and be able to critically review published studies with attention to bias in research.
S503 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
This course provides content on the reciprocal relationships between human behavior and social
environments. It includes empirically based theories and knowledge that focus on the interactions
between and within diverse populations of individuals, groups, families, organizations, communities,
societal institutions, and global systems. Knowledge of biological, psychological, sociological,
cultural, and spiritual development across the life span is included. Students learn to critically analyze
micro and macro theories and explore ways in which theories can be used to structure professional
activities. Concepts such as person-in-environment are used to examine the ways in which social
systems promote or deter human well-being, social, and economic justice.
S504 Professional Practice Skills I
This foundation course offers components of generalist practice theory, skills, and principles necessary
for generalist practice with varied populations and client systems (individuals, families, small groups,
communities, and organizations). The course introduces and prepares students for competent social
work practice through the examination of personal values, professional ethics, and personal
demonstration of essential practice skills (beginning, attending, establishing rapport, reflecting
summarizing, exploring, questioning, contracting, and establishing clear and well formed goals) that
will serve diverse populations with specific attention to gender, sexual orientation, class, race and
ethnicity.
S505 Social Policy Analysis and Practice
This course examines the processes that influence the development of social policy and social services.
Included are legislative and political processes, models of policy analysis, service delivery and policy
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implementation. Effects of these on people are considered from global, political, economic and social
policy perspectives.
This course is developed around the general proposition that social workers utilize knowledge and
skills to carry out roles and functions critical for practice. Such knowledge and skills include the
application of social policy analysis, the legislative process, the role and impact of politics and
political choice on the quality of life of people, and the effect of economic-social policy decision and
judicial actions on social services. In addition, the course examines the variability of the common and
uncommon attributes of service delivery systems.
S513 Human Behavior and the Social Environment II
This course builds upon S503 (HBSE I) and focuses on developing further knowledge of human
behavior theories and their application to practice. Students will link course content to the
concentration that the student has selected.
S514 Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups
This course builds on the practice theories, principles, and skills introduced in the Professional
Practice Skills course to prepare students for competent social work practice with individuals, families
and groups. A strengths perspective will be emphasized, and students will be introduced to the
fundamental components of the task-centered and solution-focused approaches to practice. The transtheoretical model of change will be presented, so students can develop skills to engage clients in the
process of change. Students will be prepared to complete assessments and to use intervention skills
that will serve diverse populations with specific attention to gender, sexual orientation, class, race and
ethnicity.
S516 SWK Practice: Organizations, Communities & Societies
This course provides students with knowledge, values and cognitive skills focused on social work
practice at organizational, community and societal levels. Social work interventions at these levels
include involvement of relevant stakeholders in the development and/or modifications of
organizational, community and societal policies, programs and practices.
S517 Assessment in Mental Health and Addictions
Recognizing the social, political, legal, and ethical implications of assessment, students enrolled in this
course critically examine various conceptual frameworks and apply bio-psychosocial and strengths
perspectives to understand its multidimensional aspects. Students learn to conduct sophisticated
mental status and lethality risk interviews, engage in strengths and assets discovery, and apply the
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association and other classification
schemes in formulating assessment hypotheses. They gain an understanding of the application of
several relevant assessment instruments and learn to evaluate their relevance for service to at-risk
populations, including persons affected by mental health and addictions issues. Students learn to
collaborate with a diverse range of consumers and other professionals in developing meaningful
assessments upon which to plan goals, intervention strategies, and means for evaluation.
S555 Practicum I
The MSW Social Work Practicum I is an educationally-directed practice experience under the direct
supervision of an approved agency field instructor. The practicum occurs as a culmination of the
Intermediate curriculum, providing opportunities for the application and integration of classroom
learning (theories, concepts and practice principles) in a practice setting. The practicum fosters the
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development of core competencies in generalist social work practice with emphasis on acquiring
graduate-level, strengths-based interpersonal skills for work at all systems levels.
S616 Social Work Practice in Schools This advanced level practice course is designed to provide
students with an overview of contemporary social work practice in school settings. Specific topical
areas include the historical and contemporary contexts of social work service in school settings, legal
mandates for social work practice in schools, social policies and trends in education affecting school
settings and social work practice in schools, preventive and intervention methods and roles applicable
to diverse populations in school settings, research issues and practice effectiveness, and
multiculturalism and diversity issues in social work practice in schools.
S618 Social Policy and Services (variable title)
The purpose of this course is to provide intensive study of a specific service delivery system and to
provide an opportunity for synthesis and application of learning and practice of policy in that system.
The content of the course will build on the values of the profession and focus on the role of the “social
policy practitioner” in assisting individuals in the maintenance or attainment of optimal health, social
and economic justice, and social well-being. This course examines the relationship of social work
values and ethics to social policies and service delivery systems especially as they relate to oppressed
populations and discrimination. Opportunities for students will be encouraged for direct involvement
in the political and organizational processes used to influence policy and delivery systems.
S619 Social Work Practice with Children and Adolescents
This course is designed to develop and broaden student knowledge and skill in direct practice with
children and adolescents. Social work practice will be examined within the context of metaframeworks that include developmental stages/tasks, sexual development and orientation, gender
issues, family context, culture, larger environmental systems, discrimination/oppression, and legal
rights and responsibilities. Emphasis will be placed on practice methods including assessment,
interviewing, comparative treatment models, and practice with special populations.
S623 Practice Research Integrative Seminar
This course examines a number of single-system designs that can be used to evaluate practice or
practice interventions with clients. The designs, which are n = 1 types of studies, can be used with any
size system, e.g., individuals, couples, families, groups, or organizational (agency) units. Students in
this course will learn a variety of single-system designs, the descriptive statistics that are used with
such designs, graphing and plotting data, content on binomial and normal distributions, and tests of
hypotheses with single-system designs. In addition, important issues for this course are the values and
ethics that relate to the design selection, baseline and withdrawal phases, and appropriate analyses and
reports of results.
This course furthers the knowledge, skills, and values students develop in the foundation-year research
course. Students will apply their knowledge and skills in research to evaluate practice or program
effectiveness in their concentrations, using research methods that are sensitive to consumers’ needs
and clients’ race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and additional aspects important to effective
and ethical research.
S632 Child Welfare Practice I: Working with Children Impacted by Violence in the Family
This course is designed to build individual and group practice skills for work with children and
families impacted by child physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect and/or family violence. Emphasis will
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be placed on practice skills with children. Students will practice assessment and intervention skills
guided by theories of child development, attachment and bonding, grief, and trauma. The goals of
safety, permanency and well-being will be emphasized when assessing risk and trauma and
intervening within the child welfare and school systems. Students will explore cultural differences
and issues impacting particular oppressed and underserved populations.
S633 Child Welfare Practice II: Working with Diverse and Transitioning Families
This course will focus on the experiences of children and families in the child welfare system.
Content will include interventions with families through all stages of change including preparation for
change, separation and loss, the changed family system, reintegration as children transition into a
family, and adolescents transitioning into independent living. Content will include the impact on
families when the natural cycle of family development is disrupted. Special consideration will be
given to various family types including adoptive, foster care, kinship, extended, single parent, multigenerational, and homosexual families. Practice content will emphasize strengths based and familycentered approaches and include knowledge and skill development to help children and families work
through their family and personal crisis and grief in a timely manner to achieve permanency for
children in safe and nurturing environments within 12 months after separation.
S634 Group and Community Based Practice with Children and Families
This course will examine the development of and build skills for the implementation of a wide range
of prevention and intervention strategies to support child well-being provided at the community level.
Special attention will be given to the philosophy of empowerment-oriented and client-driven service
models. This course will provide content to build skills in developing and implementing mutual aid
and self-help groups to support and educate children and families on issues such as parenting,
domestic violence, grief/loss, conflict mediation and child abuse issues. The course will explore the
community as a resource and discuss strategies of collaboration and advocacy services for families and
children to prevent out-of-home placement or involvement in other formal child protection/juvenile
justice services, such as models of community-building, youth development and family group
conferencing/restorative justice. The course also provides frameworks for identifying and analyzing
best practices in group and community-based services for children and families.
S636 Special Topics in Social Work Practice with Children and Families: Involuntary
Populations, Addictions and Domestic Violence
This course is designed to teach strategies and skills for working with families impacted by the
challenges of addictions, domestic violence and mental illness. Building upon knowledge of assessment
and intervention with diagnosed mental illnesses, students will analyze the relationships between and
among the social problems of addictions, mental illness and domestic violence in relation to
socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical and
mental ability, and other socio-environmental factors of vulnerability. The class will provide students
with the opportunities to describe and demonstrate a theoretical understanding of both the dynamics of
being an involuntary client and the legal and ethical dilemmas that abound for social work practitioners
working with them. The class will provide students with the opportunities to describe and analyze power
differentials between the client and worker, as well as, devise, assess and implement strategies to
minimize the behaviors that have been identified as “resistance”. The class will provide students with
the opportunities to demonstrate knowledge, skills, judgment, sensitivity, and self-awareness necessary
to resolve the challenges of social work practice with involuntary populations when utilizing strengthsbased, empowerment and eco-systems perspectives.
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S651/652 Practicum II/III (9 credits – variable concentrations)
S651 (Practicum II) and S652 (Practicum III) together provide an in-depth advanced practicum
experience for MSW students in a designated concentration. Students complete both of these
practicum courses in the same community agency/organization under practice supervision of an
approved agency field instructor and academic guidance of a faculty field liaison.
Practicum II and III build upon the more generalist-focused Intermediate Practicum I and deepen the
integration and application of social work knowledge, values, and skills for advanced practice.
Students engage in these advanced practicum courses while enrolled in the required concentration
courses. Students spend a minimum of 640 hours in a setting that provides services and allows
students an opportunity to engage in experiences that support mastery of all ten core competencies as
operationalized by advanced practice behaviors.
S661 Executive Leadership Practice
This course addresses administrative, management, leadership, and supervisory skills necessary for
leadership practice. Included are staff hiring, supervision, evaluation, and termination; working with
boards and volunteers, leadership styles, strategic planning, and current best practices in
administration.
S662 Fiscal Management and Resource Development
This course focuses on knowledge and skills essential for developing core skills in fiscal management
(which will include issues of budgeting, understanding balance sheets, audits, and theories of
accounting) and resource development (including fund raising, grant writing and personnel policies)
for social work leaders.
S663 Leveraging Organizational, Community and Political Systems
This course focuses on knowledge and skills essential for understanding, analyzing, and application in
organizations, communities and political arenas. Such knowledge and skills include, but are not
limited to: organizational theories, structures, and processes; examination and application of rural,
urban and virtual community models, themes and practices; and, understand and involvement in
political, social action and social change interventions and empowerment practices.
S664 Designing Transformational Programs
This course focuses on knowledge and skills essential for understanding, applying, and analyzing
alternative, transformational models of program, organizational, and community planning. It is
designed to enable students to achieve advanced mastery of the models, skills, and techniques of
program planning. There is particular emphasis on inclusive, collaborative planning models that foster
empowerment of diverse stakeholders in the planning processes.
The course transcends a focus on the basic technology of program development. It is centered upon
applying, analyzing, and evaluating the technology of designing transformational planning as a
powerful vehicle for organizational, community, and social change. The methods, roles, functions, and
values associated with this course emphasize models, themes, and practices that promote cultural
competency, advocacy, ethics, and social justice. The students will master knowledge and skills
including, but not limited to: creating a social work program grounded in evidence based practices;
applying advanced proposal writing skills; identifying funding and other resources; and, analyzing
philanthropic trends.
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S683 Community-Based Practice in Mental Health and Addiction
Students enrolled in this course examine a wide range of community-based services provided for people
with severe mental illness and/or severe addiction problems. Special attention is given to strength-based,
client-driven, and evidence-based practice models. Content includes community-based services in areas
of case management, employment, housing, illness management, family, dual disorder treatment, and
consumer self-help. Students also examine a variety of issues involved in the provision of communitybased services such as ethical and legal issues, quality and continuity of care, cultural competency,
organizational and financial factors, and other relevant policy and practice issues.
S685 Mental Health and Addictions Practice: Individuals and Families
Students enrolled in this course develop knowledge, values and ethics, skills, and judgment necessary
for competent application of selected evidence-based, best practice approaches for service for children,
youth, adults, and families affected by mental health and addictions issues. Students explore topics such
as risk, resilience, recovery, and relapse-prevention; and consider implications of current social and
policy factors affecting service delivery to persons affected by mental health and addictions issues.
Students learn to discover, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate evidence of practice effectiveness and
apply that knowledge in communication, strengths discovery and assessment, hypothesis formation,
contracting, intervention and prevention planning, service delivery, and evaluation. Students develop
professional understanding and expertise in the application of at least one evidence-based approach for
service to individuals and families affected by at least one specific mental health or addictions issues.
S686 Social Work Practice: Addictions
The purpose of this course is to provide learners with knowledge and skills relevant to various aspects
of social work practice in prevention, intervention, and treatment of selected addictions. Students draw
upon previous and concurrent learning experiences and integrate values, knowledge, and skills
acquired in other social work courses with the values, knowledge, and skills characteristic of
addictions practice. The course assists students to develop a multidimensional understanding of
prevention, intervention, and treatment needs of diverse populations and associated social work
practice principles, methods, and skills. Students explore the relationships between and among
addiction and socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age,
physical and mental ability, and other socio-environmental factors of vulnerability. Consistent with
strengths and ecosystems perspectives, students consider the impact of social environments, physical
settings, community contexts, and political realities that support or inhibit the emergence of addiction
problems.
S687 Mental Health and Addictions Practice with Groups
Students enrolled in this course develop professional knowledge and skill for group work services to
and for persons affected by mental health and addictions issues. The phases of group development and
intervention during the various group work stages provide a conceptual framework for the course
experience. Students learn to serve children, youth, adults and families in groups that are therapeutic,
growth producing and life enhancing. Students examine a number of theoretical perspectives
including cognitive behavioral, communications, behavioral, and interpersonal approaches.
S692 Practice Skills for Health Care Settings
This course will focus upon the role of the social worker in health care settings. Issues such as team
building, professional identity, patient advocacy, ethics and managed care will be addressed. Also, the
impact of healthcare payment sources and healthcare choices for patients will be explored.
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S693 Practice with Individuals, Families & Communities in Healthcare Settings
This course examines the impact of illness from the medical, psychosocial and environmental
perspectives. Areas, such as coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, grieving and loss, medical
ethics and violence as a healthcare issue are examined. The needs of at-risk populations (i.e., children,
survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, frail elderly, individuals living with HIV/AIDS,
etc.) are also examined.
S694 Practice with Older Adults
The purpose of this course is to provide health concentration students with increased depth of
knowledge in the area of practice with older adults in healthcare areas, such as acute care hospitals,
rehabilitation facilities, adult day care and long-term care facilities. Effective social work practice
with older adults relies on knowledge and application of evidence-based theories, assessments and
interventions with this population.
S696 Confronting Loss, Grief, Death and Bereavement
This is an issue-oriented social work course on the policy and practice issues in loss, grief, death, and
dying across the life span for diverse populations. The major educational goal is to evaluate and
understand the many problems and key resources relevant to social work practice with persons
encountering grief, loss, death and bereavement in the context of health care settings. Students will
attain knowledge, values and skills to meet the demands for entry level practice with clients (and their
families) encountering chronic or terminal illness.
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