The Master of Social Work program in Iowa City is a full or part-time program that delivers the quality you expect from Iowa’s flagship university at an exceptional value. Based in North Hall on the east side of the main University of Iowa campus along the scenic Iowa River, Iowa City MSW students can take full advantage of a thriving Big Ten campus and college town.
Most required courses are taught by UI faculty; electives, and a few required courses, are taught by adjunct faculty who are MSWs and experienced practitioners in the community with reputations for excellence in the areas they teach.
Program options
Advanced standing program
- For students with a social work degree from a CSWE-accredited program
- Starts in the summer semester and can be completed in 1 or 2 years.
- View sample course sequence
Regular standing program
- For students without a social work degree from a CSWE-accredited program
- Starts in the fall semester and can be completed in 2, 3 or 4 years
- View sample course sequence
Application deadline
Dec. 1 for early review of Advanced Standing & Regular Standing
Dec. 1 is the only deadline for the Advanced Standing one-year-track.
March 1 for Advanced Standing 2-year & Regular Standing
Information sessions via Zoom
Questions?
If you have any questions on the MSW program at Iowa, please visit our admissions webpage or contact our admissions office.