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Earning a social work degree unlocks career opportunities in diverse settings including mental health clinics, emergency response teams, educational institutions, child welfare services, healthcare facilities, government offices, local community hubs, addiction treatment programs, rehabilitation centers, and numerous other fields. The University of Iowa's School of Social Work stands at the forefront of social work education, pioneering research, community engagement, and policy advocacy. Their bachelor's program equips students with skills to work effectively with individuals, family units, small collectives, organizations, and entire communities while laying the groundwork for advanced social work studies and continuous professional development.
This institution is dedicated to cultivating culturally aware professionals, academics, investigators, and change-makers who will foster equitable societies. The curriculum emphasizes strength-focused approaches and systemic understanding, training graduates to become culturally sensitive experts devoted to principles of fairness, social work ethics, and meaningful service. These future leaders will make significant contributions across various family-focused and community-oriented practice environments throughout Iowa and across the nation.
Students must meet the following requirements for admission: completion of academic upper secondary school (generally a total of 12-13 years of primary and secondary education); a corresponding secondary school diploma or leaving certificate; completion of minimum high school course requirements of the following: 4 years of English/language arts; 2 years in a single language of world languages; 3 years including courses in physical science, biology, chemistry, environmental science and physics of natural science; 3 years of social studies; 2 years of algebra; and 1 year of geometry.
English Language Requirements: