Overview

The Social Work Foundation program at the University of Northern Iowa provides students with a comprehensive understanding of social work and prepares them for entry-level positions in a variety of social service settings. Students will learn how to work with diverse populations and address social issues such as poverty, discrimination, and injustice.

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 Blackboard, an online learning management system and Zoom. Most courses will also meet Tuesday and/or Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. (CST) via interactive video conferencing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Cedar Falls, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application to the university and Social Work Foundation program
Minimum 2.25 GPA (3.0 preferred)
Personal statement
Two letters of recommendation
Volunteer or work experience in a social service setting

Work experience

Volunteer or work experience in a social service setting

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23647 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22238 USD / year

≈ 22238 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10536 USD / year

≈ 10536 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Delivered Entirely Online

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Work experience

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

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