Earn Your Master of Social Work at Valpo
The Valparaiso University Master of Social Work (MSW) program is geared toward specialized practitioners who seek truth, pursue research-informed practice, promote well-being and equity, value human rights, and act for social justice as they lead and serve in society. The Valpo MSW degree offers both a traditional, full-time program and a mixed-hybrid online option. There’s an opportunity for students to learn in a format that best suits their current professional and personal goals.
The Valpo MSW equips graduates to enter the workforce as advanced generalist practitioners, uniquely prepared to practice in a variety of settings, including:
- Community mental health
- Healthcare
- Public safety
- And more
Ready to begin building a brighter career and future? Fill out the form to let us know you’re interested in our Master of Social Work program.
Find the Right Graduate Program for You
At Valpo, we understand that our students are balancing their degree with other important priorities like work or family. That’s why we made flexible graduate offerings so that you can balance your studies with your personal and professional life. Take a closer look at our programs and you’ll find that many offer:
- Options for online learning — some are even fully online
- Hybrid coursework formats
- Quick time to completion
Our Master of Science in Analytics and Modeling
Let’s shed some light on what your path at Valpo will look like as a data analytics graduate student. Here’s what you can expect from this high-quality master's degree program:
- Core courses built around statistics, databases, and visual imaging
- Advanced coursework in computational applications, including modeling techniques
- Experience in a data-focused programming language, such as Python, R, or SAS
- Research projects and internships allowing students to apply their skills to real-world problems
- A 4+1 Early Entry program allows qualified undergraduate students at Valpo to complete the master of science in analytics and modeling in one year
Three Reasons to Choose Valpo
Designed both for individuals looking to change careers and those ready to advance in the IT field, our master’s degree in information technology courses will help you lead — and thrive — wherever your aspirations take you. We equip you to answer your calling with:
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Faculty with Diverse Expertise:
Our faculty bring a wealth of academic and professional experience to the classroom from areas such as artificial intelligence, computer simulation, educational dialogue, intelligent tutoring systems, software design, and more. Under their guidance, you will receive valuable mentorship and insight into your future in information technology. -
Hands-On Learning Opportunities:
Put your learning into action through our master of science in information technology program. Many of our students take part in research projects, and all our graduate students pursue a capstone project— which is designed around your academic and professional goals. -
Courses to Prepare You for Your Future in IT:
Through outcome-focused courses, we will prepare you for technology careers that span the profession. Begin with introductory courses in programming, information management, data mining, and more. As you progress in the program, you can then customize your degree with a computing track or management track— or both!
Our Seven Core Competencies
Valpo’s master of science in sports administration will give you a competitive edge in the rapidly growing sports industry. Benefit from an interdisciplinary approach to education and take a variety of courses through the College of Business and our graduate programs, like education, psychology, communication, and liberal studies. The sports administration program emphasizes competency in seven core areas:
- Research methods
- Legal aspects of sports
- Marketing of programs and facilities
- Ethics in sports management
- Sports in a social context
- Financial aspects of sport
- Leadership, management, and organization of recreation and sport
Our MSW Program Highlights
Our MSW Program Highlights
High-quality, flexible programs are the foundation of our MSW program. The Valpo MSW degree offers both a traditional, full-time program and a mixed-hybrid online program to provide access for non-traditional, motivated MSW students.
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Flexible Programs
You can earn your MSW via a traditional, full-time on-campus program or a mixed-hybrid online option. Or explore our newest part-time, online option (with a limited in-person summer residency). -
Small Class Sizes
The MSW program’s 12:1 average student-to-faculty ratio allows for personalized experiences and meaningful interactions in and out of the classroom. -
Community
Our cohort model and online communities ensure you stay connected to your peers and our alumni network throughout your studies and beyond.
Our Curriculum
Students complete five required core courses built around statistics, databases, and visual imaging and take at least one course in computational applications in science, engineering, or other applied areas. Students also complete either an internship experience or a research project. To allow specialization, students fill out the program with elective coursework in computational science applications, mathematics, or computer science.
Capstone Experience
All students in Valpo’s master of science in analytics and modeling program complete a 3-credit capstone experience, either an internship or research project, that provides students the opportunity to synthesize the skills they have learned in their coursework and apply them in a real-world setting. Whether you decide to work alongside Valpo faculty on a research project or learn hands-on with a leading company in the field, your capstone will give you essential firsthand knowledge and experience that will help you emerge as a leader.
Our Master’s Degree in Information Technology
Pursuing Valpo’s master of science in information technology can be a pivotal step in your career advancement — especially if you have limited experience, want to change professions, or advance in the field. Information technology careers offer a variety of paths to rewarding salaries, professional stability, and ample advancement opportunities.
Our Curriculum
The master of science in sports administration (MSSA) is a 39-credit program for those interested in developing competence and pursuing careers in the management of sports personnel and facilities. Graduates of this program can pursue careers in a variety of settings, including public recreation systems, voluntary agencies, facility and event management, community-based athletic programs, college athletic administration, and professional sports organizations.
MSW Career Outcomes
Valpo MSW students select a pathway to further define their studies and gain expertise in their areas of interest. Pathways include:
- Direct Practice: Provides students the knowledge, skills, and values to lead and serve in clinical roles. Ideal for students seeking to provide services to individuals, families, or groups.
- Macro Practice: Provides students the knowledge, skills, and values to lead and serve in broader systems and society. Ideal for students seeking to advance social justice and the well-being of diverse populations in systems and communities.
- Individualized: Meets specific student interests with a customized approach. Guided by values and ethics of the social work profession and building upon MSW intensive skills courses, students in this pathway complete three elective courses and prepare for a wide range of social work settings.
Paying for Your Graduate Studies
Nothing should prevent you from going after a brighter future. That is why we offer financial assistance for new and current students, including scholarships, assistantships, internships, campus employment, and even federal loans that can assist in paying your costs in full.
Dedicated professors, ample opportunities for student involvement, and unparalleled facilities make a Valparaiso University graduate program education one of the best in the Midwest. I am extremely fortunate and blessed to be part of the Valpo community.
–Patrick McAuley ’22 M.S., International Economics and Finance
What makes Valpo great is the commitment of the faculty and their desire to make you better both in the classroom and in the professional world. Valpo has an unbelievably advanced and sophisticated network of professors who teach the skills that are desired in today’s workforce. The small class sizes allowed for great conversations to occur during class and also allowed for direct access to professors.
–Ed Orlando ’16, M.S. in Analytics and Modeling
Valpo’s information technology master’s program gave me an opportunity to experience and understand multiple cultures. It also gave me a chance to better explore myself.
–Srinivas Chekuri ’20, M.S.
Wireless Systems Engineer, Meta
What excites me most about the MSW program is its comprehensive approach to social work and the opportunity to collaborate with my peers and professors. The entire cohort is so supportive and inclusive, creating a welcoming environment from the very first day of orientation. The passion for social work shared by everyone involved has greatly enriched my learning experience, and I look forward to what the future holds for this program.
–Delaney Scheller, ’24 MSW
Valpo by the Numbers
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20+
graduate degrees and certificate programs
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6,000+
Valpo graduate alumni worldwide
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100s
of companies that recruit
Valpo by the Numbers
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12%
information technology careers are expected to grow through 2030, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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2
tracks to focus on your degree
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36
months of Optional Practice Training (OPT) for international students
Valpo’s MSW Program by the Numbers
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9%
projected growth of overall employment of social workers from 2021 to 2031*
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3
pathways to practice
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50+
years of legacy of excellence in social work, dating back to our accreditation in the 1970s
*According to the U.S. Bureau and Labor Statistics, 2023 report
Discover a more fulfilling future with Valpo.
Thanks for Your Interest In the Valpo MSW Program!
We’ll be in touch with more information soon. In the meantime, learn more about us and how we can help you reach your goals. Or if you’re ready to take the next step, we invite you to apply today!
Find the Right Graduate Program for You
At Valpo, we understand that our students are balancing their degree with other important priorities like work or family. That’s why we made flexible graduate offerings so that you can balance your studies with your personal and professional life. Take a closer look at our programs and you’ll find that many offer:
- Options for online learning — some are even fully online
- Hybrid coursework formats
- Quick time to completion
Our Master of Science in Analytics and Modeling
Let’s shed some light on what your path at Valpo will look like as a data analytics graduate student. Here’s what you can expect from this high-quality master's degree program:
- Core courses built around statistics, databases, and visual imaging
- Advanced coursework in computational applications, including modeling techniques
- Experience in a data-focused programming language, such as Python, R, or SAS
- Research projects and internships allowing students to apply their skills to real-world problems
- A 4+1 Early Entry program allows qualified undergraduate students at Valpo to complete the master of science in analytics and modeling in one year
Three Reasons to Choose Valpo
Designed both for individuals looking to change careers and those ready to advance in the IT field, our master’s degree in information technology courses will help you lead — and thrive — wherever your aspirations take you. We equip you to answer your calling with:
-
Faculty with Diverse Expertise:
Our faculty bring a wealth of academic and professional experience to the classroom from areas such as artificial intelligence, computer simulation, educational dialogue, intelligent tutoring systems, software design, and more. Under their guidance, you will receive valuable mentorship and insight into your future in information technology. -
Hands-On Learning Opportunities:
Put your learning into action through our master of science in information technology program. Many of our students take part in research projects, and all our graduate students pursue a capstone project— which is designed around your academic and professional goals. -
Courses to Prepare You for Your Future in IT:
Through outcome-focused courses, we will prepare you for technology careers that span the profession. Begin with introductory courses in programming, information management, data mining, and more. As you progress in the program, you can then customize your degree with a computing track or management track— or both!
Our Seven Core Competencies
Valpo’s master of science in sports administration will give you a competitive edge in the rapidly growing sports industry. Benefit from an interdisciplinary approach to education and take a variety of courses through the College of Business and our graduate programs, like education, psychology, communication, and liberal studies. The sports administration program emphasizes competency in seven core areas:
- Research methods
- Legal aspects of sports
- Marketing of programs and facilities
- Ethics in sports management
- Sports in a social context
- Financial aspects of sport
- Leadership, management, and organization of recreation and sport
Our MSW Program Highlights
Our MSW Program Highlights
High-quality, flexible programs are the foundation of our MSW program. The Valpo MSW degree offers both a traditional, full-time program and a mixed-hybrid online program to provide access for non-traditional, motivated MSW students.
-
Flexible Programs
You can earn your MSW via a traditional, full-time on-campus program or a mixed-hybrid online option. Or explore our newest part-time, online option (with a limited in-person summer residency). -
Small Class Sizes
The MSW program’s 12:1 average student-to-faculty ratio allows for personalized experiences and meaningful interactions in and out of the classroom. -
Community
Our cohort model and online communities ensure you stay connected to your peers and our alumni network throughout your studies and beyond.
Our Curriculum
Students complete five required core courses built around statistics, databases, and visual imaging and take at least one course in computational applications in science, engineering, or other applied areas. Students also complete either an internship experience or a research project. To allow specialization, students fill out the program with elective coursework in computational science applications, mathematics, or computer science.
Capstone Experience
All students in Valpo’s master of science in analytics and modeling program complete a 3-credit capstone experience, either an internship or research project, that provides students the opportunity to synthesize the skills they have learned in their coursework and apply them in a real-world setting. Whether you decide to work alongside Valpo faculty on a research project or learn hands-on with a leading company in the field, your capstone will give you essential firsthand knowledge and experience that will help you emerge as a leader.
Our Master’s Degree in Information Technology
Pursuing Valpo’s master of science in information technology can be a pivotal step in your career advancement — especially if you have limited experience, want to change professions, or advance in the field. Information technology careers offer a variety of paths to rewarding salaries, professional stability, and ample advancement opportunities.
Our Curriculum
The master of science in sports administration (MSSA) is a 39-credit program for those interested in developing competence and pursuing careers in the management of sports personnel and facilities. Graduates of this program can pursue careers in a variety of settings, including public recreation systems, voluntary agencies, facility and event management, community-based athletic programs, college athletic administration, and professional sports organizations.
MSW Career Outcomes
Valpo MSW students select a pathway to further define their studies and gain expertise in their areas of interest. Pathways include:
- Direct Practice: Provides students the knowledge, skills, and values to lead and serve in clinical roles. Ideal for students seeking to provide services to individuals, families, or groups.
- Macro Practice: Provides students the knowledge, skills, and values to lead and serve in broader systems and society. Ideal for students seeking to advance social justice and the well-being of diverse populations in systems and communities.
- Individualized: Meets specific student interests with a customized approach. Guided by values and ethics of the social work profession and building upon MSW intensive skills courses, students in this pathway complete three elective courses and prepare for a wide range of social work settings.
Paying for Your Graduate Studies
Nothing should prevent you from going after a brighter future. That is why we offer financial assistance for new and current students, including scholarships, assistantships, internships, campus employment, and even federal loans that can assist in paying your costs in full.
Ready to Apply?
Take the next step today and submit your application to join one of our life-changing graduate programs. Take advantage of the following benefits when you apply today:
- Waived test score requirement
- Priority admission decision
- Priority scholarship consideration
We Want to Hear from You!
Reach out with any questions or concerns you may have and we’ll be happy to connect you with a graduate admission specialist.