Program Overview

University of Iowa School of Social Work

The University of Iowa School of Social Work offers various programs for students interested in pursuing a career in social work.

Undergraduate Programs

• Majors, Minors, and Certificates
  • Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
  • Minor in Aging and Longevity Studies
  • Minor in Social Work
  • Certificate in Critical Cultural Competence
  • Certificate in Resilience and Trauma-Informed Perspectives
• Practicum Education
  • Practicum Education Handbook
  • Professor Behavior Standards and Expectations
  • Placement Search, Process, and Timelines
  • Practicum Education Forms and IPT
  • Practicum Instructors and Prospective Agencies
• Honors in Social Work
• Experiential Learning
• Courses
• Admissions Process
• Advising
• Awards and Scholarships
• Careers and Opportunities
  • Social Work Job Listings
• CSWE Assessment of Learning Outcomes (BA)
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Graduate Programs

• Degrees and Certificates
  • Master of Social Work
  • PhD in Social Work
  • Combined MSW and PhD in Social Work
  • Graduate Certificate in Aging and Longevity Studies
• Areas of Practice
  • Overview
  • Trauma and Resilience
  • Children and Families
  • Counseling
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Aging, Longevity, and End-of-Life
  • Higher Education and Research
  • Combined Degree Programs
• Practicum Education
  • Practicum Education Handbook
  • Professor Behavior Standards and Expectations
  • Placement Search, Process, and Timelines
  • Practicum Education Forms and IPT
  • Practicum Instructors and Prospective Agencies
• Admissions Process
• Advising
• Courses
• Careers and Opportunities
  • Social Work Job Listings
  • Licensure
• Funding

Iowa MSW Program

Overview

The Iowa Master of Social Work (MSW) program is designed to provide students with the skills and versatility needed to advance their careers as therapists or organizational and community leaders.

Program Details

• The program can be earned entirely online or in-person at three locations: Iowa City, Des Moines, and Sioux City.
• The program is flexible and can be completed at a pace that suits the student.
• No GRE is required for admission.
• The program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and has a licensure pass rate of 90.4%, compared to the national average of 73%.

Why Earn an MSW at the University of Iowa?

• The research university advantage: students benefit from broad expertise and training opportunities.
• An education that opens doors: the Iowa MSW is a trusted credential with a large network of alumni.
• Designed to fit your life: the program is flexible and can be completed online or in-person.
• Outstanding value: all resident MSW students, as well as all Sioux City and online MSW students, pay in-state tuition.

Accreditation

The University of Iowa MSW program has been continuously accredited by the Council on Social Work Education since 1951.

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

The program has a systematic plan for ongoing assessment of student achievement of the nine social work competencies. The program assesses each competency using at least two instruments, at least one of which is based in real or simulated demonstration of student achievement in field education.

Research Areas

• Aging, Longevity, and End of Life
• Child Welfare
• Gender and Sexuality
• Behavioral Health, Mental Well-Being, and Health Care
• Organizations and Communities
• Current Grants

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The School of Social Work is part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Iowa. The college is committed to providing students with a well-rounded education that prepares them for a variety of careers.