Quad Cities
Quad Cities Part-Time MSW Program
Since 1988, The University of Iowa, School of Social Work has offered a part-time program in the Quad Cities. It is administered by the School of Social Work in cooperation with the Division of Continuing Education Center for Credit Programs. The program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and is structured so that a cohort of about 30 students is admitted once every three years.
Courses are taught by tenure track, clinical and adjunct faculty and visiting scholars on site and via CONNECT, a web based interactive communication system that allows long distance learners to participate in classrooms across the state.
Students register for an average of two courses each semester, including summers, and complete the degree in three years. Scheduling is structured to assist working students with most courses offered after 4:30 pm or through intensive formats. Students may take up to 12 hours of electives prior to admission with permission. All classes needed for the MSW degree are available locally.
The Quad Cities has an extensive social work community that is supportive of the School and which provides a sizable pool of social workers who can serve as practicum and course instructors.
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. Those admitted to the MSW program are eligible to apply for diversity scholarships that provide support for four consecutive semesters.
Application to the MSW program is made through the Graduate College of The University of Iowa and the School of Social Work. Application to the MSW program is made through the Graduate College of The University of Iowa and the School of Social Work. Application materials will be available after
September 1st, 2009 online at http://www.uiowa.edu/~socialwk/Apply.shtml or from the Admissions Coordinator, susan-dirks@uiowa.edu 319-335-1255. The deadline for application is Feb. 1, 2010.
The next Quad Cities cohort will begin classes in May 2010.
To attend an informational meeting in the Quad Cities, contact Mary Newcomb, mary-newcomb@uiowa.edu 309-794-7619
Quad Cities Graduate Study Center
Augustana College
153 Sorenson Hall
639 38th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
Bob Jackson, Distance Education Coordinator and Mary Newcomb, Practicum Administrator invite you to learn more about the MSW program in Quad Cities.
The Quad Cities MSW Program benefits from the input of the Professional Advisory Committee, which meets twice yearly.
