Bulletin 2000-2002

School of Social Work Education/Social Work Building (ES) 4135
902 West New York Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5156
(317) -274-6705
School of Social Work

Undergraduate Programs

Associate of Science in Human Services

This program is offered by the Indiana University School of Social Work through Indiana University East. The degree prepares students for paraprofessional employment; i.e., its purpose is to enable students to develop skills at the technician level to assist other professionals in community settings. Within the associate degree, concentrations include child care, institutional life, neighborhood work, public housing, rehabilitation, homemaker services, and so forth. For an application form and information about admission to this program, write to: Edward Fitzgerald, M.S.W., J.D.
2325 Chester Blvd.
Indiana University East
Richmond, IN 47374-1289
(765) 973-8222 It will be possible for students who complete requirements for the Associate of Science degree to be admitted to the Bachelor of Social Work program. Course credit earned for the associate degree may be applied to the B.S.W. degree.

Admission Requirements

The following are the minimum requirements for admission to the program:
  1. Regular admission to the university.

  2. Completion of at least 12 credits beyond high school, including the required exploratory course, S141 Introduction to Social Work. (Student must receive a grade of C or above.)

  3. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale. (In special cases, students may be admitted with a grade point average under 2.3.)

  4. Evidence of personal qualifications required for education in human services. Such evidence will be derived from application materials, letters of reference, performance in completed courses, and a personal interview.

Bachelor of Social Work

This four-year degree program prepares students for generalist social work practice. It helps students develop the competence to apply knowledge, values and skills to practice with individuals, small groups, organizations, and communities. The program also prepares students for graduate education. The B.S.W. equips the practitioner to work with people who are encountering problems related to personal or social circumstances. In addition, highly qualified graduates may apply for advanced standing to the Indiana University School of Social Work or other M.S.W. programs around the country.

Following a minimum of two postgraduate years of supervised social work practice experience, B.S.W. graduates of Indiana University are eligible to apply for licensure by the state of Indiana. Upon receipt of a complete application and a passing score on a standardized examination, the Indiana State Health Professions Bureau designates the B.S.W. graduate a Licensed Social Worker (L.S.W.).

The required social work courses at the freshman, sophomore, and junior levels are offered on the Indianapolis (IUPUI), Bloomington, and Richmond (East) campuses. A few social work courses are offered at Columbus and on the Kokomo campus. The senior-level courses are offered only in Indianapolis and Richmond. Students in the B.S.W. program must complete all sophomore and junior social work courses and achieve senior standing before enrolling in the senior social work courses. Bloomington students should expect to spend their senior year on the Indianapolis campus in full-time residence.

For specific information regarding the B.S.W. program, contact:

B.S.W. Program
School of Social Work
IUPUI
Education/Social Work Building 4138
902 W. New York Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5156
(317) 274-6705

School of Social Work
1127 Atwater Avenue
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 47401-3701
(812) 855-4427

Human Services Program and B.S.W. Program
2325 Chester Boulevard
Indiana University East
Richmond, IN 47374-1289
(765) 973-8222

Admission Requirements

Enrollment in the B.S.W. program requires formal admission to the School of Social Work. The following are the minimum requirements for consideration for admission to the program:
  1. Regular admission to the university.

  2. Completion of a minimum of 26 credit hours. Although we encourage application upon completion of the freshman year, advanced students may also apply.

  3. Satisfactory completion (grade of C or higher) of the required course S141 Introduction to Social Work.

  4. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

  5. Evidence of characteristics or potential required for competent social work practice as defined in the mission statement of the school. Such evidence may be derived from application materials, letters of reference, pertinent work or volunteer experience, and performance in the introductory course.
Applications may be submitted any time before April 1 for admission the following fall semester. Whenever possible, Admissions Committee decisions will be announced by early June.

Admission information may be obtained from:

B.S.W. Admissions
School of Social Work
IUPUI
Education/Social Work Building 4138
902 W. New York Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5156
(317) 274-6705
kbrown@iussw.iupui.edu For information about admission to the university, contact: Admissions Office
Cavanaugh Hall 127
425 University Boulevard
IUPUI
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5143
(317) 274-4591

Admissions Office
300 North Jordan Avenue
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 47405-7700
(812) 855-0661

Admissions Office
2325 Chester Boulevard
Indiana University East
Richmond, IN 47374-1289
(317) 966-8261, ext. 208 or 216

Course Requirements

A total of 122 credit hours is required for the B.S.W. degree. In addition to School of Social Work requirements and electives, the following lists outline general liberal arts requirements.
General Requirements (8 courses)
  1. English Composition (2 courses)

  2. Modern American History

  3. Two courses designated arts and humanities from departments such as the following: Afro-American Studies
    Communications
    English (excluding the basic composition course)
    Fine Arts
    Foreign Languages (100 level and above)
    Folklore
    History
    Music History and Musicology
    Philosophy
    Religion
    Sign Language
    Speech and Theatre
    Women’s Studies

  4. Human Biology (1 course) from one of the following: Human Biology
    Anatomy and Physiology
    Biological Psychology
    Biology of Sex Roles (Richmond campus)

  5. Mathematics and Physical Sciences (2 courses) Computer Science (required): On the IUPUI campus, it is strongly recommended that students take S300 Computer Technology for Social Work
    Statistics (strongly recommended)
    Astronomy
    Chemistry
    Physical Geography
    Geology
    Mathematics
    Physics
Supportive Area Requirements (6 courses)
  1. American Government
  2. One course in macro- or microeconomics
  3. Introduction to Sociology
  4. Cultural Anthropology
  5. Introduction to Psychology
  6. Abnormal Psychology or Theories of Personality
Social Work Requirements (16 courses)
S100 Understanding Diversity in a Pluralistic Society (3 cr.)
S141 Introduction to Social Work (3 cr.)
S221 Human Behavior and Social Environment I: Individual Functioning (3 cr.)
S231 Generalist Social Work Practice I: Theory and Skills (3 cr.)
S251 Emergence of Social Services (3 cr.)
S322 Human Behavior and Social Environment II: Small Group Functioning (3 cr.)
S323 Human Behavior and Social Environment III: Community and Organizational Functioning (3 cr.)
S332 Generalist Social Work Practice II: Theory and Skills (3 cr.)
S352 Social Service Delivery Systems (3 cr.)
S371 Social Work Research (3 cr.)
S381 Social Work Practicum I (3 cr.)
S400 Practicum Seminar (1 cr.)
S433 Generalist Social Work Practice III: Theory and Skills (3 cr.)
S442 Practice-Policy Seminar in Fields of Practice (2 courses—3 cr. each)
S472 Practice Evaluation (3 cr.)
S482 Social Work Practicum II (5 cr.)

Educational Requirements1

The baccalaureate social work degree is recommended by theuniversity. For continuance in and graduation from the program, students are required:
  1. to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all letter-graded courses,
  2. to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (or its equivalent) in all required social work courses
  3. to attain a minimum grade of C (2.0) or Satisfactory in each required social work course, and
In the event of failure to meet such requirements, students will be 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. Detailed descriptions of student continuation policies are in the B.S.W. Student Handbook.

Repeated Courses A course in which a lower than acceptable grade is attained must be repeated or a comparable course substituted that has been approved by the School of Social Work faculty. Required social work courses may be repeated only after the student is reinstated in the program with permission from the school.

Pass/Fail Grades Students can take a maximum of four non-social work elective courses as Pass/Fail. All general requirements and supportive area requirements need a letter grade. All required social work courses receive a letter grade except for S482 Practicum II, which is graded as Satisfactory/Fail.

Courses by Correspondence A maximum of six courses taken by correspondence may be applied toward completion of the B.S.W. degree requirements. Of these, no more than four courses can be allowed in the general requirements and no more than two courses in the supportive area requirements.

Liability Insurance  Students are required to carry professional liability insurance. Under the school’s blanket policy, the cost of insurance is included in the student’s practicum course fee.

Credit for Life Experience Academic credit for life experience and previous work experience is not given in whole or in part toward the social work degree.

Certificates The School of Social Work offers two certificates: a certificate in Case Management offered at the undergraduate level and a certificate in Family Life Education offered at the undergraduate and graduate level. Both certificates are open to social work and non-social work students.

Footnotes

1 The faculty has adopted the use of plus-minus in letter-graded courses. Some practicum courses may be graded using a Satisfactory/Fail system. The school follows university policies and procedures in relation to course withdrawals.
 

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