Planning Your MSW Schedule PROGRAM DESIGNS
The following is detailed information on each cohort of the Indiana University School of Social Work Master of Social Work program offered on the IUPUI campus.
Advanced Standing -- Intermediate Curriculum
Students with a strong academic record, who have earned a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree in the past five years from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, may apply for the Advanced Standing Program on the IUPUI campus. Students who are accepted into this program receive special credit for the Foundation courses required. Then they complete the Intermediate course work through intensive study and practicum during the two summer sessions. They first enroll in courses beginning mid-May. Following completion of the Intermediate curriculum, Advanced Standing students typically complete the Concentration curriculum over two academic semesters.
Throughout the summer, Advanced Standing Students need to be prepared to:
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Attend classes on Tuesdays & Thursdays, from 9:00am to 5:00pm
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Additionally, Field practicum hours are typically Monday/ Wednesday/Friday, 20 hours per week throughout the summer.
Information regarding the remaining class schedule will be provided.
Part Time Day – Foundation and Intermediate Curriculum
The Part Time Day Program on the IUPUI campus enables students to complete the Foundation and Intermediate Curriculum (the first 30 credit hours of the program) over two calendar years. Classroom courses are offered on weekdays. Students begin the program in mid-August by enrolling in their first courses during the fall semester. Following completion of the Intermediate Curriculum, Part Time Day students typically complete the Concentration Curriculum over two academic semesters.
During the first academic year, Part Time Day students need to be prepared to:
Information regarding the remaining class schedule will be provided.
Part Time Evening – Foundation and Intermediate Curriculum
The Part Time Evening Program on the IUPUI campus enables students to complete the Foundation and Intermediate Curriculum (the first 30 credit hours of the program) over two calendar years. Classroom courses are offered on weekday evenings. Students begin this program in late June by enrolling in their first course during the second Summer Session. Following completion of the Intermediate Curriculum, Part Time Evening students typically complete the Concentration Curriculum over two academic semesters.
During the first academic year, Part Time Evening students need to be prepared to:
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Attend class from 6:00pm to 9:15pm on Mondays & Wednesdays during Summer Two 2006(beginning June 26th)
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Attend class from 5:45pm to 8:25pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays for Fall 2006
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Attend class from 5:45pm to 8:25pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays for Spring 2007
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Information regarding the remaining class schedule will be provided.
Part Time Saturday – Foundation and Intermediate Curriculum
The Part Time Saturday Program on the IUPUI campus enables students to complete the Foundation and Intermediate Curriculum (the first 30 credit hours of the program) over two calendar years. Classroom courses are offered on Saturdays. Students begin this program in late June by enrolling in their first course during the second Summer Session. Following completion of the Intermediate Curriculum, Part Time Saturday students typically complete the Concentration Curriculum over two academic semesters.
During the first academic year, Part Time Saturday students need to be prepared to:
Information regarding the remaining class schedule will be provided.
Full Time - Foundation and Intermediate Curriculum
The Full Time Program on the IUPUI campus enables students to complete the Foundation and Intermediate Curriculum (the first 30 credit hours of the program) over two academic semesters. Students begin this program in late August by enrolling in their course work in the Fall Semester. Following completion of the Intermediate Curriculum, Full Time students typically complete the Concentration Curriculum over two academic semesters.
During the first academic year, Full Time students need to be prepared to:
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Attend class from 9:00am to 5:00pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday in Fall 2006.
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Attend class from 9:00am to 4:00pm on Tuesday & Thursday in Spring 2007.
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Additionally, Field practicum hours are typically Monday/ Wednesday/Friday, 20 hours per week in the Spring.
Information regarding the remaining class schedule will be provided.
Indiana Partnership for SWK Education in Child Welfare
(Title IV-E) - Foundation and Intermediate Curriculum
The Title IV-E Program on the IUPUI campus is offered to students involved in the IPSWECW, funded in part by Title IV-E, and enables students to complete the Foundation and Intermediate Curriculum (the first 30 credit hours of the program) over two calendar years. Classroom courses are offered on weekdays. Students begin the program in mid-August by enrolling in their first courses during the fall semester. Following completion of the Intermediate Curriculum, IV-E students typically complete the Concentration Curriculum over two academic semesters.
During the first academic year, IV-E Students should be prepared to:
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Attend classes from 3:00pm to 5:45pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays for Fall 2006, Spring 2007
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Information regarding the remaining class schedule will be provided.
Concentration Curriculum (for all IUPUI Programs)
The Concentration Curriculum involves required courses within six separate concentrations, electives and fieldwork. These courses are offered during weekdays, predominately Mondays and Tuesday, and some limited evenings and Saturdays. Not all concentration courses are offered every semester. The greatest choice of electives is offered during the summer sessions. Occasionally, other concentration year courses are offered during the summer sessions as well. The concentration curriculum allows the student more flexibility in the arrangement of required courses. It is imperative that each prospective student understands that the concentration curriculum has required coursework prior to or concurrent with field practicum. Most practica require students to be available during weekday hours – typically between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. | 
