2018-2019 Catalog

 

Master of Social Work

The Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) Master of Social Work (MSW) Program is an online course of study that offers a personal, professional, and innovative experience for all learners seeking advanced social work practice with a clinical emphasis. Clinical skills are built upon a foundational integrative generalist practice approach to the social work profession that draws on individual and community strengths to work toward social justice in their respective communities. The IWU MSW program provides a biblical perspective on social, economic, and environmental justice and the intrinsic worth of all people.

Graduates of this program should be able to:

  • Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior within advanced clinical practice.
  • Engage diversity and difference in practice.
  • Advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.
  • Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice.
  • Engage in policy practice.
  • Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
  • Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
  • Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
  • Evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

Enrollment for the MSW program is offered annually for January, May, and August admissions. There are three cohort tracks that are available to students that are further described under Admission Requirements. These cohort tracks are:

  • Standard Track – 24 Months
  • Standard Track – 33 Months
  • Advanced Standing – 16 Months
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