SOCIAL WORK
FIND YOUR PROGRAM
Change Lives for the Better
Lifting up children, families, and communities is at the heart of social work. At Indiana Wesleyan University, we make the most of your commitment to helping others live better through foundational and advanced studies in social work at the bachelor’s and master’s levels. Choose from specializations in child advocacy, counseling, and addictions at the undergraduate level.
BACHELOR'S PROGRAMS
Make a difference in the lives of others facing challenges in their lives – from children in foster care to adults navigating mental health issues and much more. Gain the essentials of social work theory and practice, as you prepare to pursue your licensure. Prepare to serve a broad range of need within the social services sector through coursework in:
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Human Behavior
MASTER'S PROGRAMS
Widen your impact on areas such as behavioral healthcare and foster care case management while you advance your approach to social work theory and practice. Further your approach to research and policy to more effectively foster benefits within social service models of assistance, while you cultivate your leadership approach to social work. Prepare to serve the needs of diverse populations across human services through an exploration of:
- Effective advocacy in social work
- Advanced social work practices
- Social work at global scale
WHY IWU?
From our deep roots in education meaningfully enriched by a faith-filled approach to learning and achievement to our commitment to sending servant leaders into the world to succeed through service – we exist to make a difference through our students.

CHRIST-CENTERED
Jesus Christ is at the heart of Indiana Wesleyan University. In all we do we seek to serve and glorify God.

INNOVATIVE
IWU has the people, resources, and visionary leadership to take advantage of opportunities created by our fast-changing world.

PIONEERING
Since 1920, Indiana Wesleyan University has been providing quality, Christian education to residential and commuter students.

COMPREHENSIVE
Throughout a student’s entire educational journey, IWU is poised to offer support in countless ways.

EXCELLENCE
Scholarship at IWU is more than distinguished academics; it is the high quality of work that is expected from students and faculty.
Learning online allowed me to be flexible whether I was traveling for work or had to be at home with my children… Having flexibility as a working adult with other responsibilities was a key factor for me to be able to finish.
Kimberly Holland – IWU Graduate


TAKE THE NEXT STEP
If you’re ready to commit to your purpose through a degree at IWU, request more information by filling out the form on this page and we will be in touch!
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