Master of Social Work | Part-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.
Balance life and learning while serving others — lead with empathy through social work and empower the future of your community. Earn your degree at Valpo part-time, either online or in person, with the flexibility to learn on your schedule while making 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 many others.
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.
Valpo’s MSW program offers multiple options for completing the degree. There is a largely online option with only intensive and brief summer coursework in person. Students may also take the program part-time, either online or in person. With evening courses, flexible pacing, and dedicated support from faculty and peers, you’ll grow as a practitioner while balancing life’s responsibilities. Valpo MSW students graduate with more than a degree — they build 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.
*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.
“When I learned about the MSW program at Valpo, it just seemed like a perfect fit — relevant to something that was already important to me, a way to further my education, and very affordable. The faculty have been so supportive throughout my time in the program. They really want to see us succeed and have been so flexible and understanding with my busy schedule. I can’t say enough good things about this program and how fulfilling it’s been to be a part of it.”
AJ STEVENS ’20 M.S., ’27 MSW GRADUATE PROGRAMS: Master of Science in Sports Media and 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