Social Work professionals are employed in multiple social service agencies, working with a wide variety of vulnerable populations from within the helping profession.

The mission of the Indiana Wesleyan University Social Work major is to equip students to enhance human well being and to meet basic human needs. We believe that people are impacted by their environment. Our students gain first-hand knowledge regarding individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations in order to better understand this impact. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level social work practice through a variety of classroom, volunteer, and practicum experiences.

Students may also choose to minor in Sociology as a supplement to another IWU major.

Our program has been accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) for over 25 years.

In accordance with CSWE standard 4.0.4, all accredited social work programs are required to provide program assessment data based on the 2015 EPAS competencies.   The following link is IWU BSW most recent assessment form: IWU BSW Assessment

Courses

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* Students have the option of completing either BIO-106 or BIO-111. MAT-305 counts as a general education math course for Social Work majors.

Sociology Minor

Choose 12 credit hours from the following electives:

Faculty

IWU Social Work faculty members take pride in their individual relationships with their students. We care about each student's progress in not only professional development but also emotional, spiritual, and personal development. Each faculty member purposely stays up to date on current social work practices in order to maximize the effectiveness of classroom teaching.