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Introduction & Application Due Dates
Admission Requirements for All Applicants
International Applicants
Admission Policies Applicable to IUSSW Applicants
Transfer Students
Critical Information for All Applicants
Important Points to Consider
Part-time Evening MSW Program
Advanced Standing
Child Welfare Scholars Program for DCS employees
Financial Aid
2015 ADMISSION APPLICATION
Pre-Requisite Statistics Course List
MSW Course Descriptions
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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 and Fort Wayne campuses. Applications are being accepted for all campuses for the 2015-2016 academic year. You may apply to only one campus program in an application cycle/year; and this includes MSW Direct.
IUSSW 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 2015-2016 Indiana University MSW program and the IUN 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 2010 or later must apply for advanced standing status. If advanced standing is 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 be rejected.
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 30, 2015. 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, 2015. Applications are accepted until all available slots
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are filled. Applicants with BSW degrees must apply for advanced standing and the final deadline is May 29, 2015.
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 the appropriate campus office on deadline dates. Your application must be postmarked no later than the due date to be accepted.
Review of applications for the 2015-2016 academic year will begin late in 2014.
Notification of decisions for admission for applications received by the priority date of
January 30, 2015 will be sent out by March 31. (Advanced Standing applications are due no later than May 29, 2015.
) 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 incoming class is full.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE :
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Advanced Standing applications received after May 29, 2015 will not be considered for the 2015-2016 academic year. All persons who graduated with
BSW degrees in the last 5 years must apply for Advanced Standing to be considered for advanced standing or other programs. See Advanced Standing section for more information.
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International applications must be received by the University no later than March
1, 2015. However, international applicants are encouraged to meet the MSW
January 30, 2015 priority application deadline.
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 Kesha Hearn
King, at khearnki@iun.edu
or 219-980-7111.
Thank you for considering the Indiana University School of Social Work at Indiana
University Northwest for your MSW degree.
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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 Kesha Hearn
King at khearnki@iun.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 an 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 2015 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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The following individuals are required to submit additional international application materials for the Office of International Affairs: applicants who are in the United States on temporary visas, such as student visa or work visas, who have completed their undergraduate studies outside the U.S. You must submit BOTH the paper 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://graduate.iupui.edu/ and click on “apply to IUPUI”.
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,
2015. However, for the MSW program, the priority date for applications is January
30, 2015. All international applicants are encouraged to meet this priority deadline.
International students wishing to attend the IUN campus may ask more questions at the IUPUI campus Office of International Affairs:
IUPUI Office of International Affairs
902 W. New York St, ES 2126
Indianapolis, IN 46202
USA
Telephone: (317) 274-7000 oia@iupui.edu http://www.international.iupui.edu
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ADMISSIONS POLICIES APPLICABLE TO IUSSW APPLICANTS
Admissions Committee
The overall admissions process is guided by the IUN 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 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 IUN 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, earning 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 be rejected.
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
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new university graduate school application each year that you apply and are required to pay the application fee again.
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/creed, disability, political affiliation 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, selection of field practicum sites, and by school policies related to promotion and tenure of its faculty.
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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
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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 30, 2015 . May 29, 2015 is the final 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.
MY APPLICATION WAS SUBMITTED EARLY AND I STILL HAVE NOT
HEARD. SHOULD I BE WORRIED?
Many applicants will not receive a decision prior to the end of March.
DO I NEED TO SUBMIT MY GRE SCORES?
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 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
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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 B+ = 3.3 C+ = 2.3 D+ = 1.3 F = 0
A- = 3.7 B = 3.0 C = 2.0 D = l.0
B- = 2.7 C- = 1.7 D- = .7
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
S150 4 credits
B+ = 9.9 (3 X 3.3)
A- = 14.8 (4 X 3.7)
7 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 not less than 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.
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
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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?
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 pre-requisite 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 Form included in the application. If four are included, one will randomly be 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 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
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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.
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 IUN departmental 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.
WHAT IF I HAVE APPLIED TO IUSSW IN THE PAST?
Applicants who have applied to the Indiana University School of Social Work in past years will need to submit an entirely new application. We do not keep files for students who apply and are not admitted or who do not enroll.
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HOW LONG MAY I TAKE TO COMPLETE MY MSW?
All requirements for the MSW degree must be completed no more than five years from the date of the student’s first enrollment at the IU School of Social Work.
IF I AM HESITANT ABOUT MY WRITING SKILLS WHAT CAN I DO?
At IUN, a 4-credit hour writing course (S460, Scholarly Writing for Social Work) is currently being offered and anyone can enroll on a first come/first serve basis. This course is offered only Summer II. It is an undergraduate course meant to help students improve their scholarly writing skills. Students interested in, or required to take, the writing course should contact Kesha Hearn King at khearnki@iun.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 in order that the transition to graduate student be a smooth one.
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The mandatory New Student Orientation is Friday, August 7, 2015 and Saturday,
August 8, 2015.
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Applicants who have applied to the Indiana University School of Social Work at
IUN in the past will need to submit an entirely new application. We do 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 .

Applications are reviewed until there is no more availability of spaces in the program.
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There will be 3 semesters when students will be in class concurrently with field placements. 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 4 th
year. All course work must be completed before the practicum ends.

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 Gary campus in the evenings, the required field practica are 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 admissions application or the process itself, do not hesitate to contact Kesha Hearn King at (219) 980-7111 or khearnki@iun.edu
.
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A mandatory orientation session will be held Friday, August 7, 2015 and Saturday, August 8,
2015.
The 3-YEAR PART-TIME EVENING PROGRAM on the IUN campus is available to students seeking the Mental Health/Addictions, School Social Work or Health concentration.
Students begin this program in late August by enrolling in their first course during the Fall
Semester. Courses are offered on weekday evenings, typically 7:00 pm – 9:45 pm during the fall and spring semesters and 6:30-9:15 pm during the summer sessions.
During the first academic year, 3-Year Part-Time students will:
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Take two courses in Fall 2015
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Take two courses in Spring 2016.
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Take two courses in Summer 2016.
*Subject to change
IUN
Part Time Evening
First Year
Summer Two Fall
S501 [M]
S503 [T]
Class Times
7:00 – 9:45pm
Spring
S502[W or online]
S504 [T or R]
Class Times
7:00 – 9:45p m
Summer One
S505 [W or online]
Class Times
6:30-9:45 pm
Part Time Evening
Second Year
Summer Two
S513 [T/R or online]
Class Times
6:30-9:45 pm
Fall
S516 [Wor online]
S517 [T or online]
Class Times
7:00 – 9:45 pm
Spring
S514 [W or R]
S555
[arranged days/times]
Class Times
7:00 – 9:45 pm
Summer One
S661 [T/R or online]
Part Time Evening
Third Year
Summer Two Fall Spring Summer One Summer Two
6 additional Concentration Year Courses
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
A Bachelor of Social Work graduate (from a Council on Social Work Education accredited program) has completed the coursework to prepare them for advanced standing status. Therefore, all BSWs must apply for advanced standing status. The
MSW admissions committee will first assess the applicant for readiness to enter the
MSW program at the intermediate level. If an applicant is not awarded advanced standing, he/she will automatically be considered for the full 60 credit hour degree program. This alleviates the need to resubmit an application.

If offered advanced standing, the applicant will be given credit by credential for the first
15 hours of the program, which entails a $300 fee. After completion of 15 credit hours of intermediate courses, students then begin taking courses in their concentration. See the schedule on the next page for the part-time evening advanced standing option at IUN.

A BSW graduate must have received their degree in 2010 or more recently to apply for advanced standing. If accepted with advanced standing status, course work will begin in the second summer session of 2015 and students will graduate in August 2017. Please be aware that if you are not accepted into the program with advanced standing status you may be still be accepted to begin fall 2015 in the full 60 credit hour program.
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A BSW graduate has five years from the conferral of their BSW degree to apply for advanced standing. After five years a BSW level social worker must apply to the full 60 credit hour MSW program.
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All required forms in the 2015 ADMISSION APPLICATION must be completed.
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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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*Subject to change
Summer
Two
Fall Spring Summer
One
Advanced
Standing
Part Time
Evening
First Year
S513 [T/R or online]
Class Times
6:30-9:45pm
S517 [W or online]
S516 [T or online]
Class Times
7:00 – 9:45pm
S514 [W or R]
S555 Practicum
[Arranged days/times]
Concentration
Year Course
Class Times
6:30-9:45pm
Advanced Standing
Part Time
Evening
Second Year
Summer Two Fall Spring Summer One
6 additional Concentration Year Courses
Day Code Key: M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday S = Saturday
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The Child Welfare Scholars Program (CWS) is offered to students 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 and two years employment at the agency. 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,
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 IUN’s part-time evening program. Advanced standing status is available for BSW graduates interested in the Child Welfare Scholars Program.
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FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
There are a number of different options to help fund your graduate studies at the IU School of Social
Work. We encourage students to consider all resources to help make their education as affordable as possible.
Federal Student Loans
Federal student loans are the most common source of financial aid for graduate students. Two types of federal student loans are available to graduate students: Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans and
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS loans.
Annual
Amount
Current
Interest
Rate
&
Current
Loan Fees
Federal Direct
Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
Up to $20,500 or cost of attendance, whichever is less
6.21%
1.073% loan fee (assessed at the time of disbursement)
Federal Direct
Graduate PLUS Loan
Up to student’s cost of attendance minus other aid
7.21%
4.292% loan fee (assessed at the time of disbursement)
Payments Payments deferred while enrolled at least half-time (4 credit hours).
Interest begins accruing at the time the loan disburses. Interest payments are not required while in school but are strongly encouraged.
Application
Process
Awarded automatically to eligible students that have completed their
FAFSA. To receive the loan, students must accept the loan through
OneStart and complete a Loan
Entrance Counseling session and
Master Promissory Note (MPN) at studentloans.gov
.
Payments deferred while enrolled at least half-time (4 credit hours).
Interest begins accruing at the time the loan disburses. Interest payments are not required while in school but are strongly encouraged.
Students must complete a FAFSA and apply for the loan on studentloans.gov
. Students that meet credit requirements will then be awarded the loan. PLUS recipients must accept the loan through OneStart and complete a
Loan Entrance Counseling session and MPN at studentloans.gov
.
More
Information iun.edu/financialaid/types-of-student-aid and studentloans.gov
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Scholarships
The IU School of Social Work also provides a limited number of scholarships to students. Notification of the application process for School of Social Work scholarships is sent to currently enrolled students via university e-mail during the fall term.
Social work-specific awards are also available through national social work organizations. The National
Association of Social Works Foundation and Council on Social Work Education provide information about scholarships and fellowships available to MSW students. Free scholarship search engines such as
FastWeb , FinAid.org
, and The College Board also offer information about alternative scholarship options.
When searching for private scholarships, remember that scholarship searches and information are free to anyone. Do not pay for any searches for financial aid awards.
Additional Funding Opportunities
Graduate students may be eligible for veterans’ benefits. Visit the Office for Veterans and Military
Personnel at http://www.iun.edu/veterans/ for more details about aid available to service members and their dependents. In addition, many employers offer tuition assistance for employees furthering their education. Students can explore employee tuition assistance programs by contacting their employer’s human resources department.
Financial Aid Application Process
To apply for and receive federal financial aid, students should complete the following steps:
1) Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at fafsa.ed.gov
. When completing the application, enter federal school code 001815 (Indiana University Northwest) when prompted. The FAFSA may be completed at any time during the year. However, students should submit the application by March 10 of each year for maximum aid consideration.
2) Monitor your university e-mail and OneStart accounts on a regular basis for important information. All official communication is conducted electronically.
3) Review your Student Center on OneStart to ensure all required steps are completed. Account holds and incomplete To-Do List items may prevent aid from disbursing.
4) Enroll in at least 4 credit hours and meet other eligibility requirements for financial aid. For a list of eligibility criteria, visit click here. http://www.iun.edu/financialaid/eligibility/index.htm
5) Review and accept your federal financial aid awards. Financial aid awards for the main academic year (fall and spring terms) are typically available for review in May or June. Summer financial aid is packaged separately and is typically available in March or April. E-mail notification will be sent when a financial aid award is available. Students must log into OneStart to accept their financial aid. Please feel free to view this online tutorial for more information about accepting financial aid.
6) Complete your federal Entrance Counseling Session and Master Promissory Note in order to receive Federal Direct Student Loans. These items can be completed online at studentloans.gov
.
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When prompted, add IUN (sometimes listed as school code 001815) as your school choice.
7) Complete an application and credit check for the Federal Graduate PLUS Loan, if interested. The application can be completed online at studentloans.gov
. When prompted, add IUN (sometimes listed as school code 001815) as your school choice.
8) Complete and return the enclosed SWK Tuition Grant Application to the Division of Social Work at IUN, 3400 Broadway, MP 3186, Gary, IN 46408. Prospective students should apply to
BOTH the University and the Division of Social Work for Financial aid consideration.
PROGRAM COST INFORMATION
Tuition and Fees
The cost for attending the MSW program varies depending on the length of time you are in school. To graduate, every student will need to complete 60 credit hours . Advanced Standing students will pay tuition for 45 credit hours and an administrative cost for 15 credit hours by credential (approximately
$300).
IUN Tuition and Fee Rates - 2014-2015 (Subject to Fall 2015 increase)
Tuition (per credit hour)
$373.25 Indiana Residents
$888.32 Out-of-State Residents
Fees
Technology Fee
$96.74
Resident and Nonresident
Students
3-6 credit hours
Greater than 6 credit hours
$150.36-$171.72
Resident and
Nonresident Students
Student Activity Fee
$5.31 per credit hour Resident and Nonresident \Students up to maximum of $63.72
Repair & Rehabilitation Fee
$5.00 per credit hour up to maximum of $50.00 per semester, including summer.
The Office of the Bursar’s Tuition and Fee Estimator at http://www.iun.edu/collegecosts.com/Estimator/Agreement provides an estimate of your total semester tuition and fees based on your residency and enrollment status. Also, review your cost of attendance for an estimate of all educational expenses for your program. New tuition rates are typically announced prior to the fall semester each year and are subject to change.
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.
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Housing
Student housing is not available on the IUN campus.
Other Expenses
Costs for books and supplies vary from term to term. An estimate of $50 per credit hour for books provides an approximate total. Expenses for transportation and personal items also vary from student to student. The cost of attendance estimate includes allocations for these expenses, and federal financial aid can be used to cover these costs.
ADDITIONAL FINANCING INFORMATION
Other Funding Considerations

Borrow conservatively. You are not obligated to use all of your loan eligibility each year.
Accepting only what you truly need will maintain eligibility for future terms and minimize your overall student loan debt.
 Graduate students are limited to $138,500 in Federal Stafford Student Loans during their lifetime.
This total includes both graduate and undergraduate borrowing. Track your overall loan debt by reviewing your financial aid history through the Department of Education’s
National Student
Loan Data System .
 Interest begins accruing on federal student loans as soon as the funds are disbursed. Consider paying the interest on your loans while you are in school. Any unpaid interest on the loans will be capitalized when the loans enter repayment. Interest capitalization increases your overall loan balance and the total amount that you repay.

Federal student loans enter repayment at the end of a six-month grace period. The grace period begins when the student graduates, leaves school, or drops below half-time enrollment (4 credit hours).
 Graduate students enrolled at least half-time (4 credit hours) are generally eligible for in-school deferment on their prior federal student loans. Enrollment at IUN is verified with student loan servicers through the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC).
Loan servicers are typically able to access all of the information that they need through the NSC, and the in-school deferment will be applied to your loan account automatically. For details about the IUN verification of enrollment process, to access the loan deferment information provided to your lenders, and to print enrollment verification documentation, please visit the Verification Tutorial .
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
MSW graduates may be eligible to have a portion of their federal loan debt forgiven. The Public Service
Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program offers student borrowers the opportunity to have the remaining balance of their Federal Direct Loans cancelled after making 120 on-time payments while working fulltime at a qualifying public service organization. For more information about the program, including
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qualifying loans and jobs, the application process, and frequently asked questions, click here .
Additional Financial Aid Resources

For information about the financial aid process, awards, and services at IUN, please visit the IUN
Office of Student Financial Services.

For information about current tuition rates, student billing, and payment options, please visit the
IUN Office of the Bursar .

For information about course offerings, residency status, and the academic calendar, please visit the IUN Office of the Registrar.

For information about federal financial aid options and student loan repayment programs, please visit the
U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid.

To complete your federal Entrance Counseling session and Master Promissory Note or to apply for the Federal Graduate PLUS loan, visit studentloans.gov.

To review your federal financial aid history and information about your student loan servicers, access your financial aid review through the Department of Education’s National Student Loan
Data System.
Financial Aid Questions and Concerns
Should you need any assistance with understanding your student account, exploring financial awards, preparing to enter repayment after graduation, or any other financial aid questions or concerns, please contact:
IUN
3400 Broadway, Hawthorne 111
Gary, IN 46408 www.iun.edu/finaidnw
(219) 980-6777
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This form may be submitted separately from IUSSW application. Complete and return to
Division of Social Work, MP 3186. Deadline for submission is June 1.
List date you entered or will enter the MSW Program: ________
Social Security No.: Indiana Resident

Non Resident

NAME IN FULL:
ADDRESS :
TELEPHONE
NUMBER :
Last
City
HOME COUNTY :
Daytime
First
State
Evening
EMPLOYER
NAME:
EMPLOYER
ADDRESS:
How many hours per week do you currently work?
Middle
Zip Code
Are you planning to work during the upcoming academic year?
Anticipated work hours per week for upcoming academic year:
DEPENDENTS:
Name/
Relationship to You: Age:
Name/
Relationship to You: Age:
Total Number of Dependents:
Have you already arranged or are you in the process of making application for a stipend or a scholarship with any agency or organization? Yes

No

If so, please identify the award, describe the actual or possible amount, the agency or organization involved and terms of commitment, if any. (If still tentative, please indicate.)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
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Do other factors exist that may affect your financial need that you wish taken into consideration?
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
TOTAL FAMILY CONTRIBUTION
(The Office of Financial Aid will provide these figures, as noted on your FAFSA)
ESTIMATED EXPENSES (for 12 month period beginning September 1)
Household, Rent, Maintenance, Food
Taxes/Insurance
Transportation
Uninsured Medical and Dental
Child Care
Books (estimate $35.00 per credit hour)
Other
Clothing, Personal
Tuition ($22.60 per credit hour)
TOTAL EXPENSES
Anticipated amount of aid required for this upcoming academic year:
“I certify that the information herein is true to the best of my knowledge.”
(Signature) (Date)
The tuition grants are awarded based on certified economic need and active enrollment status.
Multiple grants are awarded each academic year by the Division of Social Work.
For office use only: DNQ __ Awarded__ Amount _______Date ________ Approved by: ________________________
Recorded Date ________ Sent to FAO date ________

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Name:
The following pages (pp. 32-50) 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 be rejected.
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. Make sure the application is post-marked no later than the due date. If the application is hand-delivered it must be received by the campus to which you are applying by 5:00 pm.
Please mail your completed application directly to:
Indiana University Northwest
Division of Social Work
3400 Broadway, MP 3186
Gary, IN 46408-1197
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Check if completed
Paper application documents/information to enclose:
Application demographic information form
Graduate and professional application data sheet
Self disclosure statement
Pre-requisite documentation
Resumé
Application questions
__ BSW/advanced standing application questions on pp. 41-42
__ all other majors use application questions on pp. 39-40
Writing sample
GPA calculated for last 60 hours (or 90 quarter hrs) of undergraduate degree _______
(See directions for figuring GPA on p.10)
GPA Petition (required if GPA is 2.99 or below)
Official Transcripts. List names of universities attended beginning with most recent. Attach official transcripts for conferred bachelor’s degree. This must include all credits including transfer credits that include the applicant’s last 60 credit/90 quarter hours. Also attach official transcript for any graduate coursework or degrees.
1)
2)
3)
4)
Letters of recommendation. List names of references:
1)
2)
3)
4) [Advanced standing only]
IUN APPLICATION CHECKLIST
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.
Date Signature
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INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
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 NO
If yes, please list other names by which you have been known:
CURRENT ADDRESS
Street
PERMANENT ADDRESS
Street
City State
DAYTIME PHONE NUMBER
(Area Code) Number
Zip
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME
City State
EVENING PHONE NUMBER
(Area Code) Number
Zip
EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE #
BACHELOR’S DEGREE
(i.e., BS, BA) : MAJOR:
DATE CONFERRED: UNIVERSITY:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
DATE OF BIRTH: GENDER (circle one) Female Male Other
ETHNICITY (check one) CITIZENSHIP STATUS (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
US Citizen
Non-US Citizen (in US on student visa)
Immigrant, Permanent Resident
J Visa
F Visa
Other
IUN 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 RESUME THAT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
1.
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE: List ALL colleges/universities attended beginning with the most recent.
YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY REQUEST TRANSCRIPTS TO BE SENT DIRECTLY TO YOU to be included in your completed application packet. Attach only official transcripts for conferred bachelor’s degree. This must include all credits, including transfer credits, that show the applicant’s last 60 semester hours/90 quarter hours. Also attach official transcripts for any graduate coursework or degrees. Applicants from Indiana University must also submit all official 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 fulltime. 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.
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NDIANA
NIVERSITY
ORTHWEST
Office of Admissions
Hawthorn Hall 100 3400 Broadway , Gary, IN 46408-1197 (219) 980-6991
Please print or type all information submitted. A nonrefundable application fee of $40 is required of all applicants, payable via check or money order only.
Social Security Number*:
Gender: ______Male _____Female
Name: ______________________________________________________________________
First Middle
Birth Date: Mo / Day / Year ____________________
Last
Home Address: _______________________________________________________________________
County:_________________ Street City State
Zip
Phone: __________________________________ Email address:_____________________________________
(Area Code) Number
1.
When do you plan to enroll?
___August, 20___ ___Summer I, 20___
___January, 20___ ___Summer II, 20___
2 . Please indicate your ethnic background (optional)
___American Indian/Alaskan Native
___Asian or Pacific Islander
___Black
___Hispanic
___White
___Other American
3
4.
. Please indicate your U.S. citizen status.
___U.S. Citizen
___Immigrant, permanent resident
___J Visa
___F Visa
___Other___________________
If you are not a U.S. citizen, what is your
citizenship? ______________________
___Non U.S. Citizen
5 . Have you ever been enrolled at Indiana University? ___Yes ___No If yes, semester you first enrolled:
____________________
6.
Applicants who have attended a college, professional school, or university other than Indiana University must furnish proof of graduation such as a transcript or a diploma. List the name of the institution from which you achieved a Bachelor’s degree.
Institution Attended___________________________________________
Date Graduated_______________________
7.
Residence: The following information is required in order to determine resident or nonresident status for feepaying purposes. Incomplete information will result in a preliminary determination as nonresident.
Which state is your state of legal residence? How long have you lived in that state?
_____________________________ _____________________________
List below all addresses, with specific dates, of the places you have lived for the last three years, beginning with your current address.
Dates Address-Street and Number City State
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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I affirm that the information submitted in this application is complete and correct, and I understand that submission of inaccurate information can be considered cause for terminating my enrollment at Indiana University Northwest.
Signature of Applicant Date
*Applicants for admission are advised that the requested disclosure of their Social Security number is voluntary. The Social Security number will be used: a) to identify such records as applications, transcript or certification requests, and permanent academic records; b) to determine eligibility, certify school attendance, and report student status; c) as an identifier for grants, loans, and other financial aid programs. The student
Social Security number will not be disclosed to individuals or agencies outside Indiana University except in accordance with the Indiana
University Policy on Student Records.
Office use only :
Action______
Date Applied_______________ Date Fee Paid_______________ Residency Status______
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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 pre-requisite 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
Sciences
1
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
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.
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 Course title:
Year taken:
Grade received:
Course number:
Is course listed on approved roster?
Yes ____
No _____
Is documentation attached if course is not listed?
If not completed, date planned for completion
If you need to enroll at IU Northwest in order to complete these pre-requisites you must apply as an undergraduate, non-degree seeking student. Contact Kesha Hearn King at (219) 980-7111 for assistance in registering.
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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?
Yes No 2. Have you ever been convicted of any violation of law, or are there any charges pending against you?
Yes No 3. Are you or have you ever been the subject of any disciplinary proceedings by any professional organization?
Signature _______________________________________ Date ________________________
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INDIANA UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
(BSW Advanced Standing applicants go to Application Questions on pages 41-42.)
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
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parties involved, this is called an ethical dilemma. Describe an ethical dilemma you 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
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 required 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) b) Spiritual tradition different from your own
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c) Age d) Disability e) Socio-economic status f) Sexual orientation
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
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: Exactly 3 pages of text, 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
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
(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 30, 2015 .
( Advanced standing final deadline is May 29,
2015.) 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.
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Indiana University School of Social Work
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 deadline for IUN Advanced
Standing students is May 29, 2015 . 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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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
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 deadline for IUN Advanced
Standing students is May 29, 2015 . 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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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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The following is a list 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.
Revised 08/2014
ALABAMA
Alabama A&M
PSY 301 Elementary Behavioral
Statistics
CALIFORNIA
Azusa Pacific University
SOC 350 Applied Statistics
Tuskegee
PSYC 306 Psychological Statistics
California State University
PSYC 210 Psychological Statistics
MATH 140 Intro Stats
PSY 202 Bio Statistics
ALASKA
University of Fairbanks
PSY F250 Intro Stats Beg. Science
Diablo Valley College
MATH 142 Elem Statistics/Probability
University of California Irvine PSY F473 Soc. Science Research
Methods
ARIZONA
SS1013 Probability & Statistics for
the Social Sciences
Arizona State
COLORADO
Colorado, University of
BCOR 1020 Business Statistics
SOC 395 Social Statistics I
University of Phoenix
HCS 438 Statistical Applications
ARKANSAS
Harding University
PSYC 301 Statistics/Research Methods
Colorado State University
ST 204 Statistics – Business
CONNETICUT
MATH 200 Elementary Statistics
PSY 325 Statistics
Central Connecticut State University
STAT 215 Statistics for Behav. Sciences
48

Trinity College
MATH 107 Elementary Statistics
Western Connecticut State University
MAT 150 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
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
Aurora University
SWK 4300 Social Work Research II
Bradley University
MTH 111 Elementary 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
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
49

Millikin University
SO 210 Statistical Methods
Northeastern Illinois University
PSYC 202 Statistics & Research
Methods I
Northwestern University
PSY 201 Statistical Methods
PSY 205 Research Methods in Psy.
Olivet Nazarene University
Math 120 Intro to Statistics
Southern Illinois University
STAT 107 Concepts of Statistics
Trinity College
MATH 105 Statistics for Social Science
University of Illinois - Urbana
STAT 100 Statistics
MAT 132 Statistics
Western Illinois University
PSY 224 Stat. Methods & Research
Design
LEJA 303 Quantitative Techniques for
Law Enforcement
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
HSC 392
Quan. Methods in Epidem.
Quan. Methods in Health Sci.
MATH 221 Applied Probability &
SOC 382
MS 421
Statistics
Social Statistics
Advanced Statistics
Bethel College
MATH 111 Basic Probability & Statistics
Butler University
PS 310 Statistics
MS 264 Statistics I
SOC 293
MA 103
Stats for Social Research
Elementary Statistics
ECON 270 Intro to Statistical Theory in
Economics & Business
Calumet College
PSY 230 Statistics for Behavioral
Science
DePauw University
PSY 210 Statistics for Behavioral
Science
BIO 375 Biostatistics
MATH 340 Elem Probability & Statistics
Earlham College
MA 15 Elementary Statistics
PSYC 342 Experimental Psychology
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
50

Hanover College
ID 147 Applied Statistics
MATH 147 Applied Statistics
MATH 217N Applied Statistics
PSY 220 Research Design & Statistics
Huntington College
MA 151 Intro. to Probability & Stat
Indiana Institute of Technology
PSY 3780 Research Methods & Statistics
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
PSY K310 Statistical Techniques
PSY K300 Statistical Techniques
H317
R390
Statistics & Research Design
Intro to Health Statistics
Statistical Appl. of Leisure
Studies
S356
P354
R 505
H355
Elem. Sociological Statistics
Stat. Analysis in Psychology
Measurements & Data
Analysis
Data Analysis/Practice &
H391
SOC 371
Research
Intro to Health Statistics
Statistics for Sociology
STAT 301 Elem Statistics Methods I
STAT 350 Intro to Statistics
COLI-S 330 Computerized Statistical
K300
Analysis
Statistical Techniques
K310 Statistical Techniques
SPEA K300 Statistical Techniques
CJUS K300 Techniques of Data Analysis
E370 Statistical Analysis for
Business & Economics
Indiana University-Columbus
H355 Data Analysis/Practice &
B305
Research
Statistics
STAT 11300 Statistics & Society
Indiana University – East
K300 Statistical Techniques
Indiana University-Indianapolis
STAT 113 Statistics and Society
STAT 310 Elementary Statistical
K300
B305
R359
E270
P501
Methods I
Statistical Techniques
Statistics
Intro to Sociological
Statistics
Intro to Statistical Theory in
Economics
Statistical Methods Applied to Education
Statistical Reasoning for S300
Y205
SWK Practice
Elements of Political
Analysis
SPEA 300 Statistical Techniques
PSY-B 305 Statistics
Indiana University-Kokomo
K300
M300
Statistical Techniques
Stat Tech Health Prof.
Indiana University-Fort Wayne
MATH 161 Statistics
PSY 201 Intro to Quantitative Topics in Psychology
STAT 125 Communicating with
Statistics
PPOLV 506 Statistical Analysis for
Effective Decision-making
51

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
R250
Stat Analysis in Psychology
Methods & Statistics I
R251 Methods & Statistics II
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
SOWK 331 Basic Research & Statistics
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
Manchester College
MATH 210 Statistical Analysis
MATH 209 Elementary Statistics
Marian College
PSY 205
SOC 205
BUS 205
Statistical Methods
Social Science Statistics
Statistical Methods
Martin University
MA 205
PSY 267
Statistical Methods
Statistical Behavior & Soc.
Sciences
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
STAT 114 Probability and Statistics
STAT 503 Statistical Methods for
Biology
BHS 201 Statistical Methods for BHS
STAT 130 Statistics & Contemporary
Life
Saint Francis College – Fort Wayne
MATH 201 Introductory Statistics
MATH 302 Statistics
Saint Joseph’s College
PSY 011
PSY 225
Statistics
Statistics
ECON 210 Statistics for Business &
Economics
Saint Mary’s of the Woods College
MA 253
SOC 372
Statistics
Sociological Statistics
Southern Indiana, University of
SOCW 325 Social Work Statistics
PSY 302 Psychological Statistics
SOC 372 Sociology Statistics
Taylor University
SOC 355
SOC 370
PSY 330
Applied Social Statistics
Social Statistics
Statistics and Design
52

Valparaiso University
PSY 201 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
IOWA
Coe College
PSY 215 Stats & Measurement in
Psych
Iowa, University of
225 002 Statistics and Society
Iowa State University
STAT 101 Principles of Statistics
STAT 104 Introduction to Statistics
Iowa Western Community College
MA 236A Statistics
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
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
North Kentucky University
STA 205 Intro to Statistical Methods
Spalding
SW 450 Research for Social Work
MATH 231 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
53

MASSACHUSETTS
Clark University
PSY 105 Quant. Methods
Emmanuel College
MATH 117 Intro to Statistics
Gordon College
SO 310 Statistics for Social Research
MICHIGAN
Alma College
MATH 116 Elementary Statistics
Andrews University
PSYC 354 Statistical Reasoning
Calvin College
SOWK 255 Statistics & Research Design
Central Michigan University
PSY 211 Intro to Psychological
Statistics
Hope College
MATH 210 Introduction Stats
Kalamazoo College
SA 412 Quant. Anly. & Stats
Reasoning
MATH 260 Applied Statistics I
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
PSY 4801 Introduction to Statistics
STAT 1001 Introduction: Ideas of Stat.
Minnesota-Duluth, University of
PSY 3020 Statistical Methods
Moorhead State University
PSY 231 Psy. Statistics &
Methodology I
Saint Cloud State University
SOC 278 Social Statistics
STAT 129 Use of Statistics in Society
St. Olaf College
STAT 110 Principals of Statistics
Walden University
PSYC 3003 Methods in Psy Inquiry
MISSOURI
Drury College
MATH 227 Introduction to Statistics
Lincoln University
MAT 117 Elementary Statistics
54

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
MONTANA
Montana State University-Billings
STAT 141 Intro to Statistics
NEBRASKA
Creighton University
Intro to Statistics PSY 211
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Franklin Pierce College
PSY 260 Stats for Behavior Science
University of New Hampshire
SOC 502 Statistics
NEW MEXICO
Eastern New Mexico University
STAT 213 Statistical Methods
NEW YORK
Clarkson University
MG 284 Statistics
Jamestown Community College
MAT 154 Elem. Statistics
SUNY
PSYCH 110 Statistics in Psych
Syracuse University
MAT 221 Elem. Probability & Stats
NORTH CAROLINA
Campbell University
MATH 160 Elementary Statistics
East Carolina University
MATH 3228 ERM Statistical Methods I
Fayetteville State University
SOCI 331 Social Statistics
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
NORTH DAKOTA
North Dakota State University
330 Introductory Statistics
University of North Dakota
PSY 241 Introduction to Statistics
OHIO
Bowling Green State University
MATH 1150 Introduction to Statistics
Baldwin Wallace College
PSY 279 Elements of Statistics
55

Case Western Reserve University
STAT 201 Basic Statistics for Social &
Life Sciences
Cedarville College
PSYCH 261 Psych Stats I
Central State University
SWl 200 Elementary Statistical Analy.
Cincinnati, University of
15 MATH 147 Elem Probability & Stats I
15 MATH 148 Elem Probability & Stats II
College of Mount St. Joseph
MTH 176 Stats I with SPSS Software
Defiance College
SW 230
BA 212
Behavioral Statistics
Business Statistics
Denison University
PSYC 200 Research Methods in
Psychology
Lakeland Community College
MATH 1550 Statistics
College of Wooster
SOC 203 Qualitative Research
Methods
Miami University
STAT 261 Statistics
PSY 293 Statistics
Notre Dame College of Ohio
MA 221 Elementary Statistics
Ohio University
PSY 121
PSY 145
PSY 293
Elem. Statistics for the
Behavioral Sciences
Intro Statistics
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
University of Dayton
MATH 207 Introduction to Statistics
PSY 216 Elementary Statistics
Wilberforce University
PSY 320 Statistical Analysis
Wittenburg University
PSY 107 Statistics
Wright State University
STT 160 Statistical Concepts
Xavier University
MATH 156 General Statistics
PSYC 210 Statistical Techniques
MATH 116 Elementary Statistics
OKLAHOMA
Oral Roberts University
MAT 232 Elementary Statistics
Oklahoma Baptist University
MATH 200 Basic Statistics
University of Oklahoma
PSY 2003 Understanding Statistics
OREGON
Portland State University
STAT 123 Intro to Probability &
Statistics
PENNSYLVANIA
Bucks County Community College
MATH 11584 Elementary Statistics
56

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
Muhlenberg College
PSY 103 Psychological Statistics
Pennsylvania State University
STAT 200 Elementary Statistics
Seton Hill University
MN 350 Statistics I
St. Francis University
STAT 101 Statistics
University of Pittsburgh
STAT 0200 Basic Applied Statistics
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
Belmont University
MTH 103 Statistical Concepts
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
Tennessee, 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
Jarvis Christian College
CRMJ 4308 Statistical Methods
Southwest Texas State University
SOC 3307 Statistics for Behavioral
Science
Texas Tech University
MATH 2300 Statistical Methods
Texas, University of - at Arlington
SOCI 3352 Social Statistics I
Texas, University of – at Austin
PSY 325K Advanced Statistics
M 316 Elem Statistical Methods
57

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
Whatcom Community College
MATH 146 Intro to Statistics
WEST VIRGINIA
West Virginia University
STAT 101 Elem. Statistical Inference
WISCONSIN
Carthage College
SOCS 233 Behavioral Statistics
Concordia University
MATH 205 Statistics I
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
Wisconsin, University of – at Madison
STAT 301 Intro Statistical Methods
WYOMING
Wyoming College, University of
STAT 2070 Intro to Soc. Statistics
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All courses 3 credit hours unless otherwise noted.
All courses are 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.
S600 Seminar in Social Work Practice
Variable titles.
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 (Concentration specific)
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.
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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 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
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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.
S641 - Advanced Generalist I: Engagement and Assessment in a Multi-Systems Framework
Professional social work practice involves the dynamic and interactive processes of engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation at multiple levels. Social workers have the knowledge and skills to practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Practice knowledge includes identifying, analyzing, and implementing evidence-based interventions designed to achieve client goals; using research and technological advances; evaluating program outcomes and practice effectiveness; developing, analyzing, advocating, and providing leadership for policies and services; and promoting social and economic justice.
The advanced generalist social work practitioner possesses the knowledge, values and skills for autonomous practice that meets the needs of all clients whether “client” is defined as an individual, family, small group, organization, community, or broader societal institution. The advanced generalist differentially applies advanced and current knowledge and skills in engaging, assessing, intervening with client systems of all sizes and in all fields of practice (mental health, addictions, child welfare, aging, among others, and including the intersection of these fields, such as addictions and aging). In addition, advanced generalist practitioners are prepared to evaluate practice not only for assessment of effectiveness, but also to ascertain if there is need for engagement of other systems. The advanced generalist practitioner continuously seeks new knowledge about evidence-based practices and enhances skills to adapt to client populations as well as to engage appropriate intervention teams
(action systems) to fully meet client needs.
In this course, learners utilize knowledge of human development, diverse populations, organizational functioning, and community assets to proactively engage and assess client, target and action systems in collaborative helping processes that maximize the potential for effective interventions.
S642 Advanced Generalist II: Clinical Interventions with Individuals and Families across Fields of Practice
The purpose of this course is to provide intensive study on clinical interventions with individuals, families, and small groups across various fields of practice. The content of the course will provide opportunities for students to apply conceptual frameworks and ecological/system, strengths and empowerment perspectives to guide the processes of intervention and evaluation in work with individuals, families, and therapy groups. Students learn to attend to clients throughout all the phases of the intervention process from formulation of the intervention plan through transitions to effective termination. Students select appropriate interventions for clients struggling with a multiplicity of issues either through their own knowledge base or in collaboration with other specialized services and professions. Students learn that all phases of direct practice interventions are often helped or hindered by complex interactions with larger systems. In light of this complexity, students learn to advocate for clients and apply intervention modalities (as necessary and appropriate) in organizational and community contexts. In addition, students will learn how to reach out to and adapt services for consumers from diverse backgrounds.
S651/652 Practicum II/III (9 credits)
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
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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.
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,
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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.
S689 - Interprofessional Approach to the Treatment of Substance Use and Co-occurring
Psychiatric Disorders
The purpose of this course is to provide learners with knowledge and skills relevant to interprofessional approaches to the treatment of substance use and co-occurring psychiatric disorders. The course includes prevention, intervention, and treatments of these disorders with diverse populations across the life span. Students draw upon previous and concurrent learning experiences and integrate values, knowledge, and skills relevant to their professional standards of practice. Consistent with strengths and ecosystems perspectives, students consider the impact of social environments,
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physical settings, community contexts, and political realities that influence the emergence of substance use and co-occurring disorders.
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.
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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