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Bachelor of Social WorkProgramA leader in preparing social workers for strengths-based generalist social work practice withvulnerable populationsStudent Handbooksocialwork.iu.edu Last revised by Indiana University School of Social Work 5/1/2020
BSW Student HandbookPage 2Table of ContentsTable of Contents . 2Foreword . 8Chapter 1 Introduction Social Work at Indiana University . 8Brief History1 . 8Indiana University Mission Statement . 8Indiana University School of Social Work Vision and Mission . 9Council on Social Work Education . 9IUSSW Policy on Non-Discrimination . 9Sexual Misconduct Policy . 10Chapter 2 Social Work as a Profession . 11Social Work: A Profession of Leaders . 11Fields of Practice . 11Code of Ethics in Social Work . 12Indiana Licensure . 12Chapter 3 Indiana University Bachelor of Social Work Program . 13BSW Program Vision and Mission . 13Definition of Generalist Practice . 13Educational Goals. 13Educational Outcomes . 14Chapter 4 BSW Curriculum . 15Overall Degree Requirements. 15Credit for Life Experience. 15General Education Requirement . 15Program Support Courses . 15Social Work Required Courses (15 courses) . 16Social Work Course Sequencing. 16Required Social Work Course Descriptions . 16S102 Understanding Diversity in a Pluralistic Society (3 cr.) . 16S141 Introduction to Social Work (3 cr.) . 17S221 Human Growth and Development in the Social Environment (3 cr.) . 17
BSW Student HandbookPage 3S251 History and Analysis of Social Welfare Policy (3 cr.) . 17S322 Small Group Theory and Practice (3 cr.) . 17S331 Generalist Social Work Practice I: Theory and Skills (3 cr.) . 17S332 Generalist Social Work Practice II: Theory/Skills (3 cr.) . 17S352 Social Welfare Policy and Practice (3 cr.) . 18S371 Social Work Research (3 cr.) . 18S423 Organizational Theory and Practice (3 cr.) . 18S433 Community Behavior and Practice within a Generalist Perspective (3 cr.) . 18S442 Integrated Practice/Policy Seminar (3 cr.). 18S472 Social Work Practice Evaluation (3 cr.) . 19S481 Social Work Practicum I (6 cr.). 19S482 Social Work Practicum II (7 cr.). 19Elective Course Opportunities . 19S201 Introduction to Case Management . 20S204 Writing in Professional Social Work . 20S280 Introduction to Field Experience (1 - 3 credit hours) . 20S300 Developmental Issues for Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual People (3 cr.) . 20S312 Substance Abuse and Social Services (3 cr.) . 20S313 Poverty in the United States (3 cr.) . 20S350 Selected Topics in Social Work: . 20S302 Law, Inequality and Poverty (3 cr.) . 21S305 Introduction to Child Protection (3 cr.) . 21S306 Crisis Intervention (3cr.) . 21S307 Grief and Loss Across the Life Span (3 cr.) . 21S372 Statistical Reasoning in Social Work (3 cr.) . 21S460 Scholarly Writing Seminar (4 cr.) . 21S490 Independent Study (1 - 3 credit hours) . 22Pass-Fail Courses . 22Field Practicum Courses . 22Professional Liability Insurance . 23Chapter 5 BSW Program Admissions . 25
BSW Student HandbookPage 4Admission to the BSW Program . 25Conditional Admission Policy . 25Sex Offenders Screening Policy Applicable to Students. 25School of Social Work Application Procedure . 25Criminal History Policy. 26Policy on Transfer of Social Work Credits . 27Policy on Inter-Campus Transfer for Social Work Students . 27Policy on Returning Students . 28Chapter 6 BSW Program Advising . 29Student Academic Advising . 29Role of the Advisor . 29Checklist for BSW Students . 30Chapter 7 BSW Academic and Performance Standards . 32Educational Requirements . 32Grade Appeal Policy . 32Petition for Change of Grade . 32Student Performance Review Process . 33Criteria for Review . 33Procedures for Student Performance Review . 34Automatic Dismissal and Probation . 34Reinstatement Procedures All Dismissals . 35Procedures to Appeal a Negative Reinstatement Decision . 36Confidentiality . 37Academic and Scholarly Guidelines. 37Indiana University Codes of Conduct . 37Scholarly Writing Guidelines . 37Indiana University and IUSSW Policy on Plagiarism . 38IU School of Social Work Addendum to Indiana University Policy on Plagiarism . 39Academic Honors. 39Chapter 8 BSW Policies and Procedures . 41Student Academic Files . 41
BSW Student HandbookPage 5Incomplete Policy . 41Grievance Procedures . 41Civility . 42Student Technology Use . 42Cell Phone Policy . 43Electronic Communication . 43Social Media Policy . 43Nondiscrimination Policy for People with Disabilities . 43Posthumous Degree Policy . 44Chapter 9 Student Assessment and Feedback . 45Program Assessment . 45Faculty Evaluation . 45School Committees/Task Forces . 45Search and Screen Process . 45Student Field Practicum . 45Chapter 10 Student Opportunities . 46Student Social Work Organizations / Clubs . 46Phi Alpha Honor Society-Kappa Gamma Chapter. 46National Association of Social Workers (NASW) . 46National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW) . 46BSW Child Welfare Scholars Program . 47Chapter 11 Scholarship Opportunities . 48Theodora Allen Memorial Scholarship (Bloomington Campus) . 48Agnes Anderson Memorial Fund . 48Dr. Gayle J. Cox Student Travel Fund . 48Brad Lighty Memorial Fund . 48The Genevieve Means McLeod Scholarship . 48Mondonna Pang Endowment . 49Minnie and Mary Rigg Fellowship . 49Barbara Hirsch Bass Scholarship/Fellowship . 49IUSSW Undergraduate Education Scholarship . 49
BSW Student HandbookPage 6Appendix A: Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards. 50Competency 1: . 51Competency 2: . 52Competency 3: . 52Competency 4: . 53Competency 5: . 53Competency 6: . 53Competency 7: . 54Competency 8: . 55Competency 9: . 55Values . 56Program Context . 56Accreditation Standard 1.0—Program Mission and Goals . 56Educational Policy 2.0—Generalist Practice . 56Accreditation Standard B2.0—Generalist Practice B2.0.2 & B2.0.3 . 57Educational Policy 2.2—Signature Pedagogy: . 57Accreditation Standard 2.2—Field Education Signature Pedagogy. 57Implicit Curriculum. 58Educational Policy 3.0—Diversity . 59Accreditation Standard 3.0—Diversity . 59Educational Policy 3.1—Student Development . 59Accreditation Standard 3.1—Student Development: . 59Advisement, retention, and termination . 60Student participation. 60Educational Policy 3.2—Faculty . 60Educational Policy 3.3—Administrative and Governance . 60Educational Policy 3.4—Resources . 60Educational Policy 4.0—Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes . 61Accreditation Standard 4.0—Assessment . 61Appendix B: BSW Independent Study. 63Appendix C: Record of Incomplete and Contract for Completion of Course Requirements . 65
BSW Student HandbookPage 7Appendix D: Grading Crit
May 01, 2020 · then, both programs have enjoyed accredited status. The next review for reaffirmation of accredited status will be in 2021. The School started the Ph.D. in Social Work program in 1994 and a Pre-Doc program in 1977. Indiana University Mission Statement Indiana University is a major multi-ca
