The Sioux City MSW program is a three-year, part-time program designed for working professionals in the Siouxland region that delivers the quality you can expect from Iowa’s flagship university at an exceptional value.
Administered by the University of Iowa’s School of Social Work, the Sioux City MSW program is conveniently located on the beautiful campus of Briar Cliff University and is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Program options
Advanced standing program
- For students with a social work degree from a CSWE-accredited program
- View sample course sequence
Regular standing program
- For students without a social work degree from a CSWE-accredited program
- View sample course sequence
Application deadline
The Sioux City program is admitting in summer 2026.
December 1st is the early review application deadline.
February 1st is the final application deadline.
Why consider the Sioux City MSW?
- Benefit from a structured part-time course plan that fits your current work and lifestyle
- Small class sizes mean you’ll have more attention and support
- No GRE requirement
- Evening classes typically meet once per week
- Most required courses are "in-person"
- Learn from experienced practitioners actively working in the community
- Save money, all students pay in-state tuition ($648/credit is tuition in spring 2025)
Students register for an average of two courses each semester, including summers, and complete the degree in three years.
Students from diverse academic and experiential backgrounds are valued and actively recruited by the program. Previous experiences in human services and cross-cultural perspectives are desirable.
Courses for regular-standing students (those who have completed a degree in a discipline other than a CSWE-accredited social work degree program) will begin in Summer 2026.
Required social work courses for advanced standing students (those who have completed the BA in Social Work or BSW from a CSWE-accredited social work degree program) will begin in Summer 2027.
Questions?
If you have any questions on the MSW program at Iowa, please visit our admissions webpage or contact our admissions office.