# 1

Highest-ranked MSW program in Iowa

according to U.S.News & World Report Best Grad Schools rankings, 2022

# 9

National ranking among online MSW programs

College Consensus 25 Best Online Master's In Social Work Programs in 2021

90.4 %

pass the licensure test on first try

Compared to a North American pass rate of 73% in 2021

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Learning Centers across Iowa

Programs in Iowa City, Des Moines, Sioux City, and Online

Why Iowa?

The University of Iowa offers the highest-ranked Social Work programs in Iowa.

Our Learning Centers

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Iowa City

Iowa's Center for Intellectuals, Artists, Scientists Philosophers and Activists is the the central campus for The University of Iowa, in Iowa City, It has made many top ten lists of great places to, live, work, do business and retire.

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Des Moines

Des Moines is geographically the heart of Iowa and of our nation--the state capital, offering an urban environment focused on the well being of the entire state in a culture that exemplifies typical Midwest friendliness.

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Sioux City

Sioux City and the surrounding areas of northwestern Iowa, northeastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota are sometimes referred to as Siouxland. Our part time, 3 year MSW program, based at Briar Cliff University is preparing for its fifth cohort of graduate students.

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Online

The Online MSW Program serves students who live in Iowa or a bordering state and who, because of geography or schedule, cannot attend classes at one of our physical locations.

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Why Social Work?

There has never been a greater time, or a greater need, for professionals educated in social work.

News and Announcements

Connect to End COVID-19 | Long COVID and Educational Accommodations: Solutions Require Social Workers

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Long COVID (also known as Post-COVID) was added as a disability under the American Disabilities Act (ADA) in July, 2021. A student who is experiencing difficulties in school related to COVID-19 may need to receive accommodations and/or special education and supplementary aids and services to boost academic...

Connect to End COVID-19 | Long COVID in Children and Adolescents: Solutions Require Social Workers

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Long COVID conditions do occur in children and adolescents although less frequently than in adults. Young children may struggle to describe the difficulties they are experiencing. For children and adolescents with Long COVID who have conditions affecting physical performance...

Connect to End COVID-19 | Long COVID Prevention: Solutions Require Social Workers

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the following for preventing Long COVID...

Upcoming Events

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Hey Buddy, I'm Bill

Monday, December 11, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library
An exhibit about Bill Sackter, proprietor of Wild Bill's Coffee Shop at the University of Iowa School of Social Work.

Sioux City MSW Information Session

Monday, December 11, 2023 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Virtual
Please join us for an online info session to learn more about earning your M.S.W. degree from the University of Iowa.

Iowa City MSW Information Session

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Virtual
Please join us via Zoom for an info session to learn more about earning your MSW degree on our main University of Iowa campus in Iowa City. Click here to join: https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/109960976 Contact our Admissions Office directly with any questions or requests: ssw-admissions@uiowa.edu 319-335-1250

Des Moines MSW Information Session

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 4:00pm to 5:00pm
John and Mary Pappajohn Education Center
Please join us for an in-person info session to learn more about earning your MSW degree from the University of Iowa. Sessions take place from 4–5 p.m. (Central Time) at the: John and Mary Pappajohn Education Center 1200 Grand Ave. Des Moines, Iowa 50309 If you have questions or requests, please contact our coordinator: Christy Thies, Des Moines Program Coordinator christy-thies@uiowa.edu 515-235-4662
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Hey Buddy, I'm Bill

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library
An exhibit about Bill Sackter, proprietor of Wild Bill's Coffee Shop at the University of Iowa School of Social Work.
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