BSW Accreditation and Licensure
The BSW program was granted formal candidacy for accreditation on October 25, 1993, and received full accreditation in February 1995. The program received re-accreditation in February 2019 with the next accreditation review in 2024.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
The University of Indianapolis Bachelor of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and meets the requirements to apply for the Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW)- Bachelor Level licensing examination in Indiana.
Please be aware that state requirements for licensure may vary, and it is the individual’s responsibility to comply with those requirements. Students who plan to practice in states outside Indiana are encouraged to contact their state’s social work licensing board to identify other requirements for licensure. The Association of Social Work Boards has a Look up a license tool for states and provinces.
If you have any licensure questions, please contact Dr. Roxxi Davis, Assistant Professor and BSW Program Director, at davisr001@uindy.edu or at 317-788-3482.
Licensed Bachelor of Social Work - LBSW
As of July 1, 2017, in the State of Indiana, there are 3 levels of licensing in Indiana, LSW, LCSW and now the LBSW for individuals with a BSW from a CSWE accredited program.
UIndy BSW graduates are encouraged to apply and take the exam upon completion of the Bachelor’s degree.
Additional information and the application can be found online on the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency website for the Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW)-Bachelor Level. If you have questions, please contact the Licensing Board at 317-234-2054 or by email at pla8@pla.IN.gov.
Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor - LAC
The courses in the BSW program are designed to equip the students with the necessary curriculum requirements for application for the Addiction Counselor (LAC)- Bachelor Level with 2 years experience. Upon completion of two years of experience in the substance use realm, as well as supervision by an LAC during that time, you may be eligible to apply for the license.
BSW Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes
All Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited programs measure and report student learning outcomes. Students are assessed on their mastery of the competencies that comprise the Accreditation Standards of the Council on Social Work Education.
These competencies are dimensions of social work practice that all social workers are expected to master during their professional training. A measurement benchmark is set by the social work programs for each competency. An assessment score at 3 or above that benchmark is considered by the program to represent mastery of that particular competency.