5:1
STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO
3
PATHWAYS: DIRECT, MACRO, INDIVIDUALIZED
Make an impact in your community and beyond by driving social change and empowering future generations through social work.
9%
PROJECTED JOB GROWTH FROM 2021 TO 2031, EXCEEDING THE AVERAGE FOR ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONS
THE VALUE OF A VALPO DEGREE
Graduate tuition for the 2025–2026 academic year is surprising affordable at $734 per credit. 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/back2beacon to learn more.
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.
Quality and flexibility are at the core of our curriculum. O ur 60-credit MSW program offers multiple pathways to graduation:
• The direct pathway prepares students to work directly with individuals, families, and groups in clinical or community settings.
• The macro pathway equips students for leadership in policy, administration, and advocacy roles rooted in Valpo’s high-touch social work tradition.
• The individualized pathway offers a customizable course of study tailored to each student’s goals, with flexible scheduling and a mix of online and in-person options that support both full-time and part-time learners.
Students can complete the MSW program full-time (mostly in person) or part-time (mostly online), with evening courses designed to accommodate working professionals. Summer courses are brief, intensive, and in-person to foster strong relationships and maintain Valpo’s student-focused philosophy. All electives are online, and students also have the option to earn the public safety social work certificate for careers in police, fire, and emergency service settings.
Visit valpo.edu/master-of-social-work to learn more.
*Research methods note: Students must take a statistics class prior to this course, and could take an online statistics class over the summer or during the year to fulfill this requirement.
ADMISSION CHECKLIST
Valparaiso University graduate application (online)
Certified bachelor’s degree transcript, plus transcripts for all other degrees earned and/or coursework completed
One letter of recommendation
A reflective essay indicating your anticipated career goals and reasons for undertaking graduate study in the particular program you are apply for at Valpo
Additional application requirements may apply. For more information, visit valpo.edu/grad
