Current version - Indiana University South Bend

2583 GRADUATE DEGREES3 COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
• Evidence of 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.
• Evidence of successful completion of one course in
statistics. This course can be in any discipline and on
any level (graduate or undergraduate), so long as it
was taken at an accredited college or university.
• An earned undergraduate grade point average (GPA),
during the last 60 hours, of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Submission of the completed application packet,
with requested supplemental materials, within
the established time period. Go to www.iusb.
edu/~graduate to find the online application.
Applications are accepted for consideration any time after
December 1 for the following academic year. Preference is
given to applications received by February 1. The school
uses a modified rolling admissions policy. Applications
received after the February 1 deadline are processed and
notifications are made as space is available.
Academic Standing
To remain in good academic standing, students are
expected to perform at or above the following:
• Earn at least a C in each graded social work course.
• Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale in
required social work courses, and a 3.0 overall GPA.
• Earn a grade of Satisfactory (S) in all practicum courses;
to carry out professional activity in conformity with
the values and ethics of the profession, and to comply
with any contract that might be entered into with the
Performance Review Committee.
• In the event of a failure to meet such requirements,
students are ineligible to continue in the program.
Such students are encouraged to consult with their
faculty advisor regarding realistic planning for the
future, including the right to petition for administrative
review.
Three-Year, Part-Time, Evening Program
The part-time evening program allows students the
flexibility of evening classes and of progressing at
a slower pace than the more traditional, full-time
program. This program begins in the second summer
session of each year, and students first complete the
foundation year courses. Following completion of the
foundation year, students move to the concentration
year sequence.
The Master of Social Work degree program consists of
60 credit hours of study and field work. The last 27 credit
hours provide a concentration in mental health and
addictions.
Although the school values the knowledge gained from
life experience, no credit can be given for this. Thus,
the overall objectives of the first (foundation) year of
the Master of Social Work degree program include
development of:
• Basic, generic, competence applicable to the broad
range of social work practice
• Basic competence in both interpersonal practice and
planning and management practice
• Basic competence for practice in social-service delivery
systems
The overall objectives of the second (concentration) year
include development of more advanced competence in
interpersonal practice, mental health, and addictions
practice.
Field Practicum
Both the foundation and the concentration years of
the Master of Social Work degree program include
field practicum courses with field instructors who meet
the standards of the school. A student in the program
is required to have field instruction in two different
agency settings. Placements are made in South Bend and
various locations throughout the state. Field practicum
is construed as a continuing process. Students in
placement agencies are expected to meet professional
service responsibilities. Students in field practicum
follow the work schedule of their field agencies during
holiday periods and/or semester recess.
The school arranges the field placements for the students.
Attention is given to the student’s learning needs,
professional goals, and interests. Field instruction is
available only to students admitted as candidates for the
Master of Social Work degree.
A total of 960 clock hours of practicum are required,
with 320 hours in the foundation year, and 640 hours
in the concentration year. Practica are concurrent with
course work.
Accreditation
The School of Social Work and the Master of Social Work
are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
(CSWE), 1725 Duke Street, Suite 500, Alexandria,
Virginia 22314-3457, (703) 683-8080.
Student Services
Career information about employment is available by
calling (574) 520-4881 or by contacting the program
director at the following address:
IU South Bend
Social Work
Post Office Box 7111
South Bend, Indiana 46634-7111