Prepare to make a difference for individuals, families, and communities by earning your MSW remotely. Featuring the top-notch training Iowa is known for, the Iowa MSW online is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and is delivered in a flexible, convenient format designed to fit your life.

All required classes in the online MSW program meet in the evening, Monday through Thursday, starting no earlier than 5:30 p.m. CST, via Zoom.

Students admitted to the online program must reside in one of the following states:  Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota or Wisconsin.

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Program options

Advanced standing program

36 semester hour program
  • For students with a social work degree from a CSWE-accredited program
  • Two-year program which starts in the summer semester
  • View a sample course sequence

Regular standing program

54 semester hour 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 a sample course sequence

# 1

Top-ranked Online MSW program in Iowa

Source: College Factual

# 19

Online MSW program in the nation

Source: College Consensus

Why earn your Iowa MSW online?

Outstanding value

Non-resident students from Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska all pay in-state tuition.

Flexible offerings

Part-time and full-time options are available, allowing you the flexibility and peace of mind to balance classes and your busy schedule.

Start when it's right

Students are admitted annually, so you can start whenever it makes the most sense for your personal and professional life. 

Work-class balance

Designed with your professional life in mind, required classes meet at 5:30 p.m. CST, Monday-Thursday via Zoom.

Format

All required classes in the online MSW program meet in the evening only, Monday through Thursday, starting no earlier than 5:30 p.m. CST, via Zoom.

To qualify for the online MSW, students must:

  • Live in Iowa or bordering states
  • Have either a BSW or a 4-year degree in another discipline
  • Attend evening classes in real-time using video conferencing and asynchronous classes where work is done independently, adhering to deadlines
  • Work with the Online MSW Practicum Administrator to develop and secure practicum (internship) placement(s) in their community

Online education will require high-speed internet and a computer equipped with a web camera and headset/microphone, plus good time management and basic technical skills for navigating the internet and downloading and uploading documents.

Are you ready for online?

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Application deadline

Dec. 1 for early review of Advanced Standing & Regular Standing

Feb. 1 for Advanced Standing & Regular Standing

Online information sessions

Please join us for an online info session to learn more about earning your MSW degree from the University of Iowa.

Online information sessions take place via Zoom. You can join in from a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device via: https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/97721848252. 

We welcome everyone to register prior to the session; however, it is not necessary. You are welcome to "drop-in".

Sessions take place on the following Tuesdays from 4–5 p.m. (Central Standard Time) via Zoom.

  • December 10, 2024
  • January 14, 2025
  • February 11, 2025

If you have any questions or requests, please contact our Admissions Office directly at ssw-admissions@uiowa.edu or 319-335-1250.

Questions?

If you have any questions on the online MSW program at Iowa, please visit our admissions webpage or contact our admissions office.

 ssw-admissions@uiowa.edu
 319-335-1250