The Sioux City MSW program is perfect for working professionals who want the quality and reputation of the Iowa MSW but want to continue working in their local communities in the Siouxland region and neighboring communities. In recognition of the unique landscape of this region, students from Nebraska, South Dakota, and Minnesota pay the same rate as those from Iowa.
The program is designed to develop community as students move through the program together in a cohort model offered every three years. It can be completed in 3 years (Regular Standing) or 2 years for those students with a BSW (Advanced Standing). Students can choose between Clinical and Leadership Specializations as well as work towards the School Social Work Endorsement.
It is designed to offer the best of both worlds including in person classes as well as live, online sessions. Most required courses are taught by University of Iowa faculty or alumni who live in the Siouxland region and take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings either in person or in a live online setting. Electives are taught by faculty and adjuncts from across the University of Iowa School of Social Work community who are experienced social work practitioners with reputations for excellence in the areas they teach and usually take place online.
The Sioux City program offers students unique opportunities to meet the needs of the everchanging populations in the Siouxland region and beyond. It seeks to connect students with a wide variety of learning opportunities and practicum placements supported by our alumni community and local leaders.
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 celebrating over 25 years of partnership in the region. It is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Sioux City practicum and program administrator
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 students for summer 2026.
Dec. 1 is the early review of advanced standing and regular standing.
Feb. 1 is the final application deadline for regular standing.
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
- Tuesday and Thursday courses starting at 5:30pm
- Each week one in-person course and one “live” online (synchronous) course
- Learn from experienced practitioners actively working in the community
- Save money, all students pay in-state tuition ($667/credit is tuition in summer 2026)
Students register for an average of two courses each semester, including summers.
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. Regular Standing students complete their degree in three years.
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. Advanced Standing students can complete their degree in two years.
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.