Overview

If you want a career focused on helping people across the lifespan and you love solving problems, connecting with diverse people, and making the world a better place then a career in social work is right for you.

As one of the most widely-recognized degrees in the country, the Social Work program of Ball State University prepares you for immediate entry into professional human-service positions and makes you eligible to take entry-level Association of Social Work Board (ASWB) licensing exams in all 50 states and the 10 Canadian provinces.

Our students graduate with a mastery of nine practice competencies.

Among other objectives, you will learn:

how to engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities

how to use empathy, reflection, and interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients in a variety of settings

how to assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities

how to critically evaluate and apply the theories of human behavior and the social environment

the knowledge and skills to intervene to alleviate problems

the skills to evaluate how policies might affect social problems and the knowledge to change policies or create new ones to address problems

What Can You Do with a Degree in Social Work?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job growth rate for social workers is 15% much faster than the national average. Because our focus is on diverse populations, social workers thrive in a variety of sectors, including hospitals, schools, juvenile and adult corrections, domestic violence shelters, and more. Social workers also work in private and public organizations.

Here are other examples of places to find employment:

adolescent group homes

adoption agencies

case management agencies

child welfare agencies

day care centers

developmental centers for persons with disabilities

family service agencies

food and clothing banks

foster care agencies

home health care

hospitals

hospices

job training programs

juvenile and adult corrections

mental health centers

neighborhood and community centers

nursing homes

police departments

public health agencies

public support agencies

rehabilitation centers

senior services

schools

shelters for domestic violence victims

shelters for the homeless

substance abuse agencies

youth centers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Work

Human Behavior in the Social Environment

Social Work Practice I with Field Experience

Social Welfare Policy and Programs

Practicum in Social Work

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

Nationals: An application and all required application materials must be received two weeks prior to the start of classes for a given term.

Language

English

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Credits

126 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Muncie, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

Average admitted student GPA.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to Ball State is competitive. We review each individual application to consider your academic performance, level of course work, and English proficiency test scores

Admission criteria include the strength of your high school curriculum and your performance, curricular patterns, and if your grade trends in academic courses were positive and consistent

SAT/ACT scores are not required for admission but scores may be used to meet our English proficiency requirement

You must pay a nonrefundable application fee of U.S. $60

You must provide high school transcripts and diplomas from all institutions where you have studied in the past. They must be submitted in English or with an official translation

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Financial Documentation

No grade point average guarantees admission to Ball State. We look for applicants that have demonstrated above average grades.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

27496 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27496 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

8948 USD / year

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Living costs

Muncie

United States

876 - 1417 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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What Can You Do with a Degree in Social Work?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Campus Location

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Muncie

Funding

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