UNO offers social work degree in northeast Nebraska

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) School of Social Work will start a new off-campus Master of Social Work Degree program in South Sioux City, Neb., in January 2010.

Applications for admission to the program, which is a new educational offering in the area, are now being accepted.

The program, open only to persons holding an accredited bachelor’s degree in social work, will provide a concentration in clinical social work.

Students will be able to complete the MSW degree in two years and one semester. Of the 13 required courses:

  • Five will be online;
  • Six will be face-to-face classes taught at the South Sioux City Education Center (SSCEC); and
  • Two will be practicum courses that students will complete in agencies near the students’ hometowns.

Detailed information about the program, admissions and the complete schedule for courses is available at www.unomaha.edu/socialwork. Those with questions can also call 402-554-2792.