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MSW

at IU Northwest

Prepare for advanced social work practice with education that deepens your commitment and improves your marketability.

Application fees waived until July 2024!

Your next step begins here #

A nationally ranked MSW program. Faculty committed to student success. Meaningful experiential learning and three focus areas.

For these reasons and more, the MSW program at Northwest prepares you for the next step in your professional journey. Our clinical and community practice curriculum arms you with the broad knowledge to work across social work’s continuum and be licensed for both micro- and macro-level practice.

11,000+
Alumni
#1
Providers of Mental Health Care in the U.S.
+12%
Overall Growth in Social Work

Experiential learning sharpens skills, fuels interests #

We work one-on-one with students to design practicum experiences that match your personal interests and career goals. Offering a wide range of experiential learning options, our program has partnerships with community-based organizations in the region

We offer a large variety of field experiences with opportunities in Indiana, Illinois and Michigan. Practicum placement is very individualized. We meet with students to learn about their interests to try and find the best possible match.

Darlene Lynch, MSW, PhD, LCSW ,
Social Work Program Director, IU Northwest

Unique opportunities to learn and grow #

A diverse learning environment means you’ll interact with faculty and students from various backgrounds and points of view. Interdisciplinary training opportunities offer a chance for MSW students to learn alongside peers in other health-related disciplines.

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