Outstanding Track Record

• BSU's undergraduate social work program was the first accredited program in Indiana receiving initial accreditation in 1974 from the Council on Social Work Education
• BSU's alumni can be found today in social service leadership roles throughout the state, the midwest, and the country. Your Ball State degree will have considerable name recognition once you graduate
• BSU's graduate are recognized by MSW graduate programs as well prepared applicants and many have gone on for advanced education

Supportive Learning Community

The undergraduate program at BSU provides a supportive learning community of faculty, students, and field instructors that will foster your professional development. Upon graduation, you will have in place a professional network of colleagues and lifelong friends.

Seasoned Professionals as Instructors

The faculty at Ball State are themselves seasoned social workers who bring to life the classroom learning with their practice experiences. All your instructors have earned advanced degrees in social work and have worked as administrators, geriatric social workers, school social workers, child welfare workers, mental health clinicians, community organizers, policy planners and medical social workers. Two faculty have international social work experience as well. Faculty Profiles

Hands on Social Work Experience

• Immersive learning experiences in and out of the classroom bring to life social work theories and concepts
• A senior field internship experience in a social service agency will ensure you graduate with a real world professional experience on your resume

Personal Mentoring

Once you are a sophomore at Ball State you will be assigned a social work faculty member as your advisor. She/he will guide you through the academic planning process, career planning, and the internship selection process. The individual advising ensures your timely completion of your BSW degree.