Social Work Degree

The social work program at Indiana University – South Bend prepares students for careers as an adolescent specialist, child and family social worker, healthcare social worker, mental health and substance abuse social worker, and more. The program focuses on social welfare administration and counseling, as well as studying organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Program courses include: social welfare policy, case work planning, social counseling and intervention strategies, and administrative procedures and regulations. Get more details below including other Indiana colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Indiana University – South Bend (IUSB)

2300 S Washington St, Kokomo, IN

Indiana University - South Bend is a public school that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in South Bend, Indiana, in a predominantly urban area. IUSB has a yearly student enrollment of nearly 8,600.

Students may choose from many areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Communications And Journalism

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at IUSB. A score in a range of 1260 - 1570 on the SAT, or 19 - 23 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. An estimated 70% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 57% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $7,200 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $19,000 annually. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for a cost of $7,300 annually. Indiana University - South Bend may offer financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

IUSB participates in sports through the NAIA's Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf in Basketball.

Students who would like to view more about Indiana University - South Bend can check out their website at http://iusb.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Indiana University – South Bend offers a bachelor's degree program in social work.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Social and Community Service Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, social and community service managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Kokomo, IN
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $44890

Marriage and Family Therapists

Description

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, marriage and family therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.8% from 2014 to 2024

Counselors, All Other

Description

All counselors not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, counselors, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.0% from 2014 to 2024

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Description

Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, child, family, and school social workers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Kokomo, IN
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.97
  • Average Annual Salary: $35290

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).