Online B.S. Social Work Degree – Global Specialization
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The Bachelor of Social Work with a specialization in Global Social Work prepares you to engage with diverse populations and address systemic challenges across international contexts. You’ll develop skills in culturally responsive practice, global advocacy, and community development to support well-being in a variety of cultural and geographic settings.
Indiana Wesleyan University equips you with a foundation in social justice and evidence-based practice while emphasizing global perspectives on human rights, cultural competence, and sustainable community change. Through practicum experiences and engaged learning, you’ll be ready to serve across cultures and systems with professionalism and empathy.
This specialization strengthens your ability to work effectively in multicultural and international environments. You’ll explore global policy, cross-cultural communication, and community systems to support individuals, families, and groups worldwide.
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Prepare for global engagement and culturally informed practice through coursework and experiential learning that builds core competencies in international social work.
These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses and prerequisites required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.
HMSR-350,LDR-205,GLM-422,UNV-181
After graduation, many students continue at IWU to pursue the Master of Social Work (MSW), which can be completed in as little as one additional year for qualified BSW graduates. This efficient pathway builds on your foundation in social work and positions you for advanced roles and diverse career options.
Admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program includes two steps. The first is being admitted as a pre-social work major. Requirements for this step are listed below (#1-4). The second step is admission as a social work major, which is described in #5.
The admission of students to the Social Work program is a formal process separate from the initial declaration of social work as a major. The process includes successful completion of the SWK-170 Introduction to Social Work course and completion of 45 credit hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5. Admission is granted after students successfully complete an application, compile three reference letters, and complete a department interview. Any unfavorable decision may be appealed by following the grievance procedures on file in the department and student handbook.
Students may transfer in credit for the following core courses: PSY-150, SOC-150, SOC-152, SOC-210, ECO-205, POL-200, BIO-106, BIO-106L, PSY-305, SWK-170, SWK-342, SWK-343, SWK-335, SWK-336, and SOC-482.
