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Behavioral Health Schools in Iowa

18

Schools listed

13

Cities

37

Accredited programs

8

With an online option

Ames

1 school

University of Iowa

Psychology
  • Ames, IA
School Ph.D.
DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since March 01, 1973Next APA site visit 20282700 UCC, 361 Lindquist Center, Iowa City, IA 52242, March 4, 2025., Accredited, on contingency, Next site visit scheduled 2028, Iowa State University, West 112 Lagomarcino Hall
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Cedar Falls

1 school

University of Northern Iowa

CounselingSocial WorkOnline option
  • Cedar Falls, IA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Apr 1989Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2031
School Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Apr 1989Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2031
BSW
CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1975Next CSWE review February 2031Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2002Next CSWE review February 2031Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Weekends/Evening, Online AvailableProgram page
Visit websiteVerify with CACREPVerify with CSWE

Cedar Rapids

1 school

Mount Mercy University

Social Work
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
BSW
Bachelors of Arts with a major in Social WorkCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1977Next CSWE review February 2029Full-Time, Part-Time, Program Dual Degree, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, International Affairs, ArtProgram page
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Davenport

1 school

St. Ambrose University

Social WorkOnline option
  • Davenport, IA
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2019Next CSWE review October 2029Full-TimeProgram page
MSW
CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1999Next CSWE review October 2029Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Online AvailableProgram page
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Decorah

1 school

Des Moines

3 schools

Drake University

Counseling
  • Des Moines, IA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2013Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032
Rehabilitation Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2022Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032
School Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2013Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032
Visit websiteVerify with CACREP

Grand View University

CounselingSocial Work
  • Des Moines, IA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2022Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2015Next CSWE review October 2029Full-Time, Part-Time, Weekends/EveningProgram page
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2022Next CSWE review June 2033Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Weekends/EveningProgram page
Visit websiteVerify with CACREPVerify with CSWE

University of Iowa

Social WorkOnline option
  • Des Moines, IA
MSW
CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1951Next CSWE review October 2027Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Weekends/Evening, Online AvailableProgram page
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Dubuque

2 schools

Clarke University

Social Work
  • Dubuque, IA
BSW
CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974 (1974-2009 as part of collaborative)Next CSWE review February 2031Full-Time, Part-Time, Former Name(s), Clarke CollegeProgram page
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2015Next CSWE review February 2031Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced StandingProgram page
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Loras College

CounselingSocial Work
  • Dubuque, IA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Aug 2024Current accreditation cycle ends Apr 2034
BSW
Bachelor of Arts, BACSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974 (1974-2009 as part of collaborative )Next CSWE review June 2033Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page
Visit websiteVerify with CACREPVerify with CSWE

Iowa City

1 school

University of Iowa

CounselingSocial WorkPsychologyOnline option
  • Iowa City, IA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.Listed as University of Iowa, TheCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2010Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2028
Counselor Education and Supervision
Ph.D.Listed as University of Iowa, TheCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Sep 1987Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2028
Rehabilitation Counseling
M.A.Listed as University of Iowa, TheCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2017Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2028
School Counseling
M.A.Listed as University of Iowa, TheCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Sep 1987Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2028
BSW
Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Social WorkCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974 (approved 1972-1974)Next CSWE review October 2027Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page
MSW
CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1951Next CSWE review October 2027Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Weekends/Evening, Online AvailableProgram page
Clinical Ph.D.
DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since February 07, 1948Next APA site visit 2027Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program, 11 Seashore Hall E, 301 East Jefferson Street
Counseling Ph.D.
DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since May 13, 1980Next APA site visit 2029College of Education, 360 Lindquist Center
Visit websiteVerify with CACREPVerify with CSWEVerify with APA

Orange City

1 school

Northwestern College

CounselingSocial Work
  • Orange City, IA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2025Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2031
BSW
BA in Social WorkCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1986Next CSWE review October 2031Full-TimeProgram page
Visit websiteVerify with CACREPVerify with CSWE

Sioux Center

1 school

Dordt University

Social Work
  • Sioux Center, IA
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1986Next CSWE review June 2029Full-Time, Part-Time, Former Name(s), Dordt CollegeProgram page
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Sioux City

2 schools

Briar Cliff University

Social WorkOnline option
  • Sioux City, IA
BSW
Bachelor in Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974Next CSWE review February 2027Full-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
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University of Iowa

Social WorkOnline option
  • Sioux City, IA
MSW
CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1951Next CSWE review October 2027Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Weekends/Evening, Online AvailableProgram page
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Storm Lake

1 school

Buena Vista University

CounselingSocial WorkOnline option
  • Storm Lake, IA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.S.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2019Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2030
BSW
Bachelor of Arts in Social WorkCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1981Next CSWE review June 2027Full-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
Visit websiteVerify with CACREPVerify with CSWE

Waverly

1 school

Wartburg College

Social Work
  • Waverly, IA
BSW
Bachelor of Arts, Social WorkCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1976Next CSWE review February 2029Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page
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Online Programs Based in Iowa

1 school

CSWE lists these programs with no current campus site, only online delivery. You'll be licensed by the state where you practice, so check that board's rules too.

Dordt University

Social WorkOnline option
  • Online program based in IA
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2020Next CSWE review February 2031Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Online AvailableProgram page
Visit websiteVerify with CSWE

About Iowa Behavioral Health Schools

18 schools in Iowa run 13 CACREP counseling programs, 21 CSWE social work programs and 3 APA-accredited psychology programs, spread across 13 cities. 6 of them train for more than one kind of license on the same campus.

What you need after graduating depends on the license. For Iowa, see counselor licensure in Iowa, social work licensure in Iowa and psychologist licensure in Iowa.

Some credentials don't run through these degrees at all. For Iowa, see substance abuse counselor requirements, peer specialist certification, PMHNP practice authority and behavior analyst licensure.

Verify before you apply

Program names and accreditation statuses come from the CACREP and CSWE directories (as of September 27, 2026) and APA's 2025 list of accredited programs. Accreditation can change, so verify it with the accreditor (CACREP, CSWE, APA) and check admission details and costs with the school.
Gabriel Meierotto
Founder, BehavioralHires
Updated September 2026

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