Overview

The Social Work Advanced Standing program at the University of Northern Iowa offers a streamlined path to obtaining a Master of Social Work degree for students who have already completed a Bachelor of Social Work degree. This program builds on the knowledge and skills students gained in their BSW program and provides advanced training in social work practice, research, and policy.

Delivered Entirely Online

This program incorporates the same high standards and course workload expectations as the on-campus MSW program, but features the convenience of course delivery without the necessity of commuting to campus. Courses are offered online using the Blackboard. Most courses will also meet Monday and/or Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. (CST) via interactive video conferencing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families
Social Work Practice with Groups and Communities
Advanced Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families
Advanced Social Work Practice with Groups and Communities
Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Social Welfare Policy and Services
Research Methods for Social Work Practice
Field Education and Integrative Seminar
Elective courses in areas such as healthcare social work, child welfare, and mental health.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

37 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Minimum 3.0 GPA in BSW coursework
Personal statement
Two letters of recommendation
Volunteer or work experience in a social service setting
GRE scores (optional)

Work experience

Volunteer or work experience in a social service setting

Tuition Fee

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International

43734 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1182 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

43734 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1182 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

20646 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 558 USD per credit during 12 months.

Funding

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