Schedule Information

The USI Master of Social Work program can be completed in one or two years, dependent on whether or not the student has a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree. The Full-Time (Day) Track is the only option, at this time, for students with degrees in psychology, sociology, philosophy or other disciplines. 

Dual Master of Social Work (MSW) / Master of Public Administration (MPA)

The Master of Social Work program also can be completed concurrently with the Master of Public Administration program.

Global Social Work Elective Option

The Social Work Department has partnered with International Orphanage Relief to offer an outstanding service-learning opportunity in Jamaica. Graduate students may participate, earning either one or three credits to qualify as one of the two required MSW electives, for details see the USI Global Social Work website.

Curriculum - 54 Hours

The two-year, full-time program for non-Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) students offers face to face and online courses. Face to face courses are typically offered Monday and Wednesday from 8:00 to 3:00 PM. Generalist and Clinical internships are required; internships usually occur during normal working hours Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Program begins fall semester; generalist internship begins first year/spring and clinical internship begins second year/fall semester.

Curriculum total-54 credit hours

Notes:

1. SOCW 511 is the field practicum related to generalist social work content taught in the 500-level courses. Students complete 425 hours of supervised field experience over a 15-week period.

2. SOCW 611 is the field practicum related to advanced clinical work content taught in the 600-level courses. Students complete 600 hours of supervised field experience from fall through spring semesters and may complete hours during the Christmas break with prior approval.

Curriculum - 31 Hours 

The full-time, one-year program for Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) students offers both face to face and online courses. Face to face courses are typically offered Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 to 3:00 PM. Clinical internship is required; internships usually occur during normal working hours Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Program begins summer I semester; clinical internship begins first year/fall semester.

Curriculum total- 31 credit hours

Notes:

1. SOCW 611 is the field practicum related to advanced clinical work content taught in the 600-level courses. Students complete 600 hours of supervised field experience from fall through spring semesters and may complete hours during the Christmas break with prior approval.

Curriculum - 31 Hours 

The part-time, two-year program for Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) students offers both face to face and online courses. Face to face courses are typically offered Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 to 3:00 PM. Clinical internship is required; internships usually occur during normal working hours Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Program begins summer I semester; clinical internship begins second year/fall semester. 

Curriculum total - 31 credit hours 

Notes:

1. SOCW 611 is the field practicum related to advanced clinical work content taught in the 600-level courses. Students complete 600 hours of supervised field experience from fall through spring semesters and may complete hours during the Christmas break with prior approval.

The Master of Social Work and the Master of Public Administration programs at the University of Southern Indiana offer a dual degree program, which can be completed in a minimum of two years.

Students must be admitted to both graduate programs before beginning the dual degree program. View admission requirements for the Master of Social Work and admission requirements for the Master of Public Administration.

Students can enroll in the full-time liberal arts track for students who do not have a Bachelor of Social Work degree or the two-year advanced standing track for students with a Bachelor of Social Work degree.

Students must complete the MPA comprehensive examination in order to graduate with the MPA degree, taken towards the end of their coursework. 

Learn more about our Dual Degree Program

A detailed list of degree requirements and course descriptions can be found in the USI Academic Bulletin.

Offered by the Social Work Department, located within the University of Southern Indiana College of Liberal Arts, the Online Advanced Studies in Addiction Science—OASAS (Graduate Certificate in Addiction Science) is designed for individuals with an interest in addiction science. Current students in the MSW Program can obtain the graduate certificate but must apply through graduate studies.

OASAS courses are 100% online. Courses are offered by blending desktop video conferencing and an online learning management system. There is no order in which courses must be completed. Access to a reliable computer with internet, camera and microphone capabilities is required.

Substance abuse and behavior disorder counselors (i.e., Addiction Counselors) provide treatment and support to people who suffer from addiction, eating disorders and/or other behavioral problems. A need for highly trained individuals in addiction services is well documented. By enrolling in these courses, students have the opportunity to learn addiction theories and techniques, the basics of psychopharmacology, research methods, crisis intervention tools utilized in assisting addicted individuals and their families, as well as legal, ethical, and professional standards.

Funding opportunities for individuals interested in addiction education can be found under the Student Resources section at the bottom of the page.

Program Curriculum

The following is the curriculum for individuals with a Masters of Social Work. We will work with you to personalize an individualized plan of study depending on your prior credits. Total of 9 credit hours. 

• SOCW 653 - Addiction Counseling Theories and Techniques: 3 hours
• SOCW 664 - Crisis Intervention and Trauma Informed Care: 3 hours
• SOCW 674 - Psychopharmacology: 3 hours

Interested in Online Advanced Studies in Addiction Science (OASAS)?

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OASAS coursework is non-sequential and admission applications with supporting documents are reviewed when received.

1. Complete the Graduate Studies online application:
• Select "Graduate Certificate in Addiction Science" for Course of Study
  
2. Pay the nonrefundable $40 graduate application fee