The Indiana University South Bend School of Social Work, MSW Program offers a part-time evening program culminating in the MSW degree.  The entire 60 hour program is available on the South Bend campus for those interested in theMental Health and Addictions concentration.  Transfer to the IUPUI campus in  Indianapolis is also available to those wishing to finish the last 30 credits in another concentration.

Admission to the IUSB MSW Program is handled jointly with the Indiana University School of Social Work in Indianapolis and IUSB.  Applications are available through the IUSB MSW Office generally in September.   However, please call 574-520-4880 for the latest information as dates may vary.    

The following prerequisites are the minimum requirements for consideration for admission: 

1. Evidence of an earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

2. Evidence of course work in liberal arts.

3.  Evidence of successful completion of a minimum of six courses in social or behavioral sciences*.  Courses are accepted from the following disciplines: Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Social Work.

4. Evidence of successful completion of one course in STATISTICS*.  This course can be taken in any discipline and on any level graduate or undergraduate) so long as it was taken at an accredited college or university.

5.An earned cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

6.Submission of the completed application packet with requested supplemental materials within the established time period.