University of Iowa · Iowa City, Iowa
Master of Social Work (Iowa City, Des Moines, Sioux City and Online)
What Should You Know About Master of Social Work (Iowa City, Des Moines, Sioux City and Online) at University of Iowa?
Master of Social Work (Iowa City, Des Moines, Sioux City and online) is a MSW program at University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, offered on campus and online. It requires 54 s.h. (regular standing); 36 s.h. for advanced standing and takes regular standing in 2, 3 or 4 years; Sioux City is a three-year part-time program; advanced standing 1 year. Published tuition: Resident tuition $667 per credit, also applied to residents of Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin in the Sioux City or online MSW; plus a $145-290 technology fee; nonresident rates for Iowa City and Des Moines are in the registrar tuition tables. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. University of Iowa's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus and online |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | 54 s.h. (regular standing); 36 s.h. for advanced standing |
| Length | Regular standing in 2, 3 or 4 years; Sioux City is a three-year part-time program; advanced standing 1 year |
| Advanced standing | 1 year, starting in summer; CSWE-accredited baccalaureate social work degree (or evaluated Canadian or international equivalent) |
| GRE | GRE not required |
| Start terms | Fall (regular standing), Summer (advanced standing) |
| Tuition | Resident tuition $667 per credit, also applied to residents of Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin in the Sioux City or online MSW; plus a $145-290 technology fee; nonresident rates for Iowa City and Des Moines are in the registrar tuition tables |
| Specializations | Aging, Longevity, and End-of-Life; Children and Families; Counseling; Higher Education and Research; Organizational Leadership; Resilience and Trauma |
From socialwork.uiowa.edu, reviewed September 30, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
After This MSW: The Iowa License Path
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LMSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursSupervised clinical experience of at least two years, beginning after …
- Earn the clinical license (LISW)Independent clinical practice
Iowa license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Master of Social Work (Iowa City, Des Moines, Sioux City and Online): Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Social Work (Iowa City, Des Moines, Sioux City and Online) at University of Iowa Cost?
Resident tuition $667 per credit, also applied to residents of Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin in the Sioux City or online MSW; plus a $145-290 technology fee; nonresident rates for Iowa City and Des Moines are in the registrar tuition tables. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with University of Iowa.
How Long Is Master of Social Work (Iowa City, Des Moines, Sioux City and Online)?
54 s.h. (regular standing); 36 s.h. for advanced standing, Regular standing in 2, 3 or 4 years; Sioux City is a three-year part-time program; advanced standing 1 year, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (Iowa City, Des Moines, Sioux City and Online) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. 1 year, starting in summer; CSWE-accredited baccalaureate social work degree (or evaluated Canadian or international equivalent).
Does Master of Social Work (Iowa City, Des Moines, Sioux City and Online) Require the GRE?
GRE not required, according to University of Iowa's admissions information.
Is Master of Social Work (Iowa City, Des Moines, Sioux City and Online) CSWE Accredited?
University of Iowa's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.