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Bachelor's in Social Work

Go ahead and pursue your goal of a rewarding career in social work. With the Bachelor of Social Work program at Indiana Wesleyan University, you can qualify to work in several types of social service agency settings. As a Christian university, we can help you learn to integrate your Christ-centered beliefs into a virtuous career helping individuals, families, and communities. Discover how IWU helps students prepare for a variety of career paths with a flexible, faith-based learning environment.

Why Pursue My Bachelor of Social Work at IWU?

There are several benefits to pursuing your BSW education at IWU. We offer accredited degree programs taught by experienced faculty who are experts in the topics they teach. We also provide student services, from tech support to tutoring, to help you succeed in this social work degree program. Students learn from expert faculty who will become mentors in the faith, integrating classroom learning with biblical truths for a Christ-centered environment that encourages spiritual growth.

What Will I Learn in this Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work Program?

The Bachelor of Social Work program at IWU is designed to help students learn to make an impact in a variety of professional roles. This bachelor’s in social work can also prepare you for graduate-level degree and certificate programs. Course topics include human behavior, social policy, statistical analysis, and more. IWU Social Work faculty have experience in a variety of professional roles in this dynamic field.

What Makes IWU Different?

Education Pioneer

IWU has provided on-campus education for more than 100 years.

Rooted in Christ

Faith-integrated curriculum and a commitment to changing the world.

Superior Support

Center for Student Success for counseling, tutoring, and more!

What You Will Study in This Bachelor of Social Work Program

Coursework for this social work program covers how to:

  • Become a world changer by channeling scientific inquiry and faith into active service that promotes social justice and growth for individuals, families, and communities through effective social services
  • Understand the impact of the environment on individuals, families, and communities, to develop strategic solutions to issues to create positive outcomes
  • Integrate biblical principles into your career in social work

In accordance with CSWE Standard 4.0.3, all accredited social work programs are required to provide program assessment data based on the 2015 EPAS competencies.  The following link is Indiana Wesleyan University’s BSW’s most recent assessment form: (IWU BSW Assessment )

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After Graduation
Potential Careers

  • Child, Family, and School Social Workers
  • General Social Worker
  • Healthcare Social Workers
  • Health Educators
  • Social Work Teachers
  • Social Sciences Teachers


Work in Various Industries

  • Industry

Program Requirements

Associate Degree

  1. Completion of 62 semester hours (some majors may have additional hours to meet the requirement).
  2. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
  3. Completion of at least 24 semester hours in the major area with a GPA of 2.0 or higher; major requirements as prescribed by each department must be met.
  4. Completion of general education requirements. If a student chooses to have multiple majors, the degree designation is based upon the first major.

Bachelor’s Degree

  1. Completion of at least 124 semester hours (some majors may have additional hours to meet the requirement).
  2. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
  3. Completion of the designated semester hours in the major area with a major GPA of 2.25 or higher or as required by the major. Additional requirements as prescribed by each department must also be met.
  4. Completion of general education requirements. If a student chooses to have multiple majors, the degree designation is based upon the first major.
  • Completion of 124 semester hours; however, some majors may result in the student earning greater than 124 credit hours by graduation.
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • Completion of the designated semester hours in the major area with a GPA of 2.25 or higher as required by the major. Additional requirements as prescribed by each department must also be met.
  • Completion of all general education requirements

Attendance at graduation exercises is expected. Please notify Registration and Academic Services if you need to graduate “in absentia” and will not be present for the ceremony.

Students may receive one degree only per commencement. A student who is enrolled in two majors with different degrees may select which major is considered the first major so that the appropriate degree will be awarded at the ceremony. Students meeting requirements for more than one degree must apply for and participate in two different ceremonies. Any university-approved dual degree program is an exception to this policy.

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Accreditation
Indiana Wesleyan University's Bachelor of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE.) 703-683-8080

Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.

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Discover the way ahead and make a greater impact in your community with a career in social work. Learn more about the Bachelor of Social Work degree program at IWU!

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