Master of Social Work | Full-Time
5:1 student-to-faculty ratio
3 pathways: direct, macro, indvidualized
$76,262
median annual salary for MSW graduates in Indiana*
*According to ZipRecruiter, 2024 report.
VALUE OF A VALPO GRADUATE DEGREE
Valpo is one of the highest–ranked institutions in the Midwest for academic reputation and value, with manageable options for graduate tuition. Scholarships and early entry options are available for especially qualified students. This program also qualifies for the Back2Beacon Graduate Scholarship. If you are a Valpo undergraduate alumni, you may qualify for a 30% scholarship toward your graduate degree. Visit valpo.edu/aid to learn more.
Lead with purpose through social work by creating meaningful change and empowering individuals and families in need of compassionate support. This full-time, in-person program offers an immersive experience that prepares you to make a lasting impact.
Valparaiso University’s master of social work (MSW) program continues a legacy of excellence within the field that will set you apart as a highquality and distinguished social work professional within mental health settings, schools, the criminal justice field, and beyond.
The program will equip you to enter the workforce as an Advanced Generalist practitioner. Within this specialization, you’ll select a pathway — direct, macro, or individualized — tailored to uniquely prepare you to practice in your area of interest. This individualized approach, along with our cohort model and small class sizes, will create a meaningful experience, producing students who will lead — and thrive — in the classroom and beyond.
As a full-time student, you’ll be immersed in a vibrant academic community that fosters personal growth and professional excellence. Through hands-on practicum experiences and individualized faculty support, you’ll cultivate the skills and insight needed to become a trusted voice and active change-maker in the social work field. Valpo MSW students don’t just graduate with a degree — they graduate with a network that will support them for a lifetime.
Schedule a one-on-one consultation with a graduate admission counselor today! Email us at grad@valpo.edu or call 219.464.5313.
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*Research methods note: Students must take a statistics class prior to SOCW 666 , and could take an online statistics class over the summer or during the year to fulfill this requirement.
Shine at Valpo
Take the next step toward your bright future by visiting valpo.edu/msw, or by scanning the QR code.
“The faculty have been incredibly supportive, not just academically, but personally and professionally. Each of them truly live out the values of the profession and consistently invite us to collaborate with them in shaping the program, which makes me feel like my input matters. The flexibility of the program has also allowed me to balance school with work and a social life, which I really appreciate.”
DELANEY SCHELLER ’24, ’27 MSW
MAJOR: Psychology
GRADUATE PROGRAM: Master of Social Work
ADMISSION CHECKLIST
Valparaiso University graduate application (online)
Official bachelor’s degree transcript, plus transcripts for all other degrees earned and/or coursework completed
Two letters of recommendation
A reflective essay indicating your anticipated career goals and reasons for undertaking graduate study in the particular program you are applying for at Valpo
Additional application requirements may apply. For more information, visit valpo.edu/grad
Valparaiso University admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. (For a full statement, see valpo.edu .)
Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN 46383
web: valpo.edu/grad
email: grad@valpo.edu