Social Work

Overview

The Master of Social Work at the University of Indianapolis prepares you for advanced specialized practice and leadership roles in diverse communities. Working closely with our engaged faculty will give you opportunities to solve problems for the greater good—one person at a time.

Concentrations

Health and Behavioral Health:

• Prepares students for culturally responsive practice in a wide variety of integrated behavioral health settings where behavioral health and medical providers work together.
• Students study interprofessional practice and other advanced clinical practice skills, including evidence-based modalities to prepare for social work practice in integrated behavioral health settings as well as traditional mental health settings.

Children, Family and Community:

• Prepares students for culturally responsive practice with families and children primarily served in public and private social service agencies, child welfare agencies, schools, clinics, and other settings.
• Students learn advanced clinical practice skills, including evidence-based assessment and intervention theories and skills focused on building individual, family, and community strengths and promoting the safety, permanence, and well-being of children, families, and communities.
• Macro level of practice is highlighted in this concentration as students discover the impact of social work while advocating for children, families, and communities.

Mental Health and Addictions:

• Prepares students for culturally responsive practice in a wide variety of mental health and addiction settings. Students study various intervention practices such as motivational interviewing and cognitive therapies, as well as utilize a number of assessment tools.
• This concentration is available to those students considering the partnership between UIndy and Community Health Network for the Community Behavioral Health Academy (Academy).