Social work is a helping profession which aims to improve the well-being and quality of life of people from diverse demographic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Social workers work with different populations, social problems and levels of practice and are employed in a variety of settings, including social service agencies and programs, healthcare institutions and services, communities, correctional systems, schools and government.
The social work program at the University of Southern Indiana prepares students with the knowledge, skills and values for generalist practice with diverse populations and emerging social issues.
Additional credit hours could indicate a major, second minor, or certificate. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required to graduate.
An undergraduate student should initiate a Change of Academic Program if they wish to add or remove a minor.
The student obtains a Change of Academic Program form from the Registrar's Office or the department of the new major/minor, secures the signature of the department chair/director (or dean) of any major/minor to be added, and returns the form to the Registrar's Office for processing.
A student must submit the completed form by the Thursday before priority registration if the change is to be made within the current semester. Unless granted a waiver by the department of the new major, the student must meet all current program requirements for graduation.
The knowledge gained from the social work minor applies to many careers in different fields. Many students majoring in education will study social work to learn more about child abuse and neglect. Students enrolled in the criminal justice major take courses in addiction and substance abuse to assist in their work in probation and corrections. Finally, some students choose to minor in social work because they plan on entering the MSW program and so they take the social work minor to introduce them to the faculty, the culture, and the goals and purpose of social work. The knowledge gained through this program will help you to make informed decisions in your career.
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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
The Master of Social Work program at the University of Southern Indiana is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
The Nine Competencies of Social Work Practice | Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes