Indiana State Social Work Degree, Major and Program Information

A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning; social counseling and intervention strategies; administrative procedures and regulations; and specific applications in areas such as child welfare and family services, probation, employment services, and disability counseling. Find colleges offering social work degree.

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Marriage and Family Therapists
Job 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 professional services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders. Read more about marriage and family therapists in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 27,300
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 31,300
- Percent Job Growth: 3.90%
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Job 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 single 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 on how to deal with problem children. Read more about child social worker in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
Terre Haute, IN
- Total Employment: 270
- Average Annual Salary: $34,730
- Average Hourly Rate: $16.70
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 292,600
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 328,700
- Percent Job Growth: 36.10%
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Job Description
Provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations. Read more about probation officers and correctional specialists in our career profile section.
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in social work. Read more about postsecondary social work teachers in our career profile section.

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Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details

Social Work

	Total
Overall
All Students	20

By Gender
Male	2
Female	18

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	-
American Indian	-
Black	3
Asian	-
Hispanic	-
White	17
Unknown	-

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Ball State University

2000 University Ave
Muncie, IN 47306

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 37

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
Campus Location: Small City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities
Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential

Indiana University - East

2325 Chester Blvd
Richmond, IN 47374

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 13

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Rural Fringe
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis

425 University Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 375

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Research Universities (High Research Activity)
Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

University of Southern Indiana

8600 University Blvd
Evansville, IN 47712

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 49

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
Campus Location: Midsized Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential

Vincennes University

1002 N First St
Vincennes, IN 47591

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 12

Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
Campus Location: Remote Town
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Associates--Public 2-Year Colleges Under 4-Year Universities
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year