--- title: Dordt MSW program recognized as one of the best in Iowa date: 2026-09-14T13:55:00-05:00 author: Sarah Moss canonical_url: "https://www.dordt.edu/news/dordt-msw-program-recognized-as-one-of-the-best-in-iowa" section: News --- [ View Dordt News](https://www.dordt.edu/news) [Graduate Programs](https://www.dordt.edu/news?category=graduate-programs) [Social Work](https://www.dordt.edu/news?category=social-work) Sep 14, 2026 # Dordt MSW program recognized as one of the best in Iowa Dordt was specifically recognized as the best option in Iowa for students seeking a Christ-centered MSW education in a fully online format. ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/May8-2026_000482.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=66&h=57&f=webp&c=ba28cafb&v=deba86ecf0ba15796ac7dee9dc1c12c07d49cf6abceb42993b8a188cc9ca289d) ![]()Dordt University's [Master of Social Work](https://www.dordt.edu/academics/programs/master-of-social-work) program has been ranked third among Iowa's MSW programs by [mastersincounseling.org](https://mastersincounseling.org/degrees/social-work/iowa/), a graduate program resource site that evaluates CSWE-accredited programs on affordability, graduate outcomes, completion rates, and format accessibility. Dordt was specifically recognized as the best option in Iowa for students seeking a [Christ-centered MSW education](https://www.dordt.edu/academics/programs/master-of-social-work) in a fully online format. The site also highlighted Dordt's fully online delivery, flat per-credit tuition, and three specialization tracks (clinical practice, community practice and administration, and advanced generalist practice) as distinguishing features. Dordt's MSW program holds CSWE accreditation and is available in regular standing (60 credits), advanced standing (36 credits), and advanced plus standing (45 credits) pathways. Students complete field placements locally, making the program particularly well-suited for working professionals and students in rural areas. --- **About Dordt University** As an institution of higher education committed to the Reformed Christian perspective, Dordt University equips students, alumni, and the broader community to work effectively toward Christ-centered renewal in all aspects of contemporary life. Located in Sioux Center, Iowa, Dordt offers undergraduate and graduate programs that help students live their faith in every area of life. Through rigorous learning, meaningful relationships, and whole-person formation, students gain the practical wisdom to serve God and neighbor through their work and in their communities. Dordt has been named among the nation's leading Christian universities by *U.S. News & World Report*, *Niche*, and other national publications. --- [Next Article ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Media-15.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=fb3a8162&v=8a92556f5fce175b4389bcec6414dfeeb3516966c2be1499379380ed95d78b9d) Agriculture Sep 14, 2026 ## Pumpkin patch, sweet corn mark decades of community outreach at Dordt’s ASC "It’s a way we can bless others by sharing the gifts of the garden.” Read More ](https://www.dordt.edu/news/pumpkin-patch-sweet-corn-mark-decades-of-community-outreach-at-dordts-asc) [ ![]() ## View All Dordt News View News ](https://www.dordt.edu/news) Sep 15 Athletics Women's Soccer #### [9/15 5:00 PM Dordt University Women's Soccer at Dakota State - Dan Beacom Field ](https://www.dordt.edu/events/9-15-dordt-university-womens-soccer-at-dakota-state) Sep 15 General #### [Called to Care Conference ](https://www.dordt.edu/events/called-to-care-conference-2026) Sep 16 Athletics Women's Golf #### [9/16 9:00 AM Dordt University Women's Golf vs Lila Frommelt Invite - Two Rivers Golf Course // 18 Holes ](https://www.dordt.edu/events/9-16-900-am-dordt-university-womens-golf-vs-lila-frommelt-invite-18-holes-two-rivers-golf-course) ![A picture of campus behind yellow prairie flowers](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2021-22/Buildings-and-Campus/2021-09-23_001574-1.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=50&f=webp&c=3d670641&v=d2bdb7cbdc83e5be46d3a10afe8a1214a0e770536697eb0ddbe29e017d2e9577) <![CDATA[YII-BLOCK-BODY-END]]>