Graduate
Master of Social Work
Position yourself for roles in individual, couples, family and group therapy; community organizing; policy and advocacy leadership; and program development and evaluation. You'll study evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, intervention related to aging, mental health, substance misuse, children, and family, and health, and gain strong leadership, advocacy, and policy skills.
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School of Social Work
61 Credit Hours
On Campus Arlington – Online
CIP CODE 44.0701.00
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How to Apply
Apply through ApplyUTA. Then submit transcripts to UTA. If your GPA is 3.0 or higher in your last 60 credit hours, you will be admitted. If it is below 3.0, we will request additional materials.
Scholarships
Graduate students can submit FAFSA/TAFSA (UTA code: 003656) for financial aid. Visit the Graduate Financial Aid page for details. We also offer merit-based scholarships for admitted graduate students.
Transfer Students
Transfers must first apply and be admitted based on MSW admissions criteria. The program director and your advisor will determine the number of transfer credits that will be accepted (maximum 15 hours...
International Students
Social work is increasingly becoming a leading major for international students. UTA’s social work program admits dozens of international students each year into its BSW and MSW programs.
Careers
Counseling, health care, mental health, education, government, private sector, nonprofits, criminal justice, advocacy, policymaking, supporting older adults, children, families, veterans, and more.
Program Overview
Learn what to expect and what the program offers.
The MSW degree is 38 credit hours for BSW graduates who qualify for advanced standing and 61 hours for non-BSW graduates and BSW graduates who don’t qualify for advanced standing. This versatile degree enables students to pace their own progression through the curriculum on a part-time or full-time basis.
The School of Social Work offers six specialized online graduate certificates designed to give you a competitive edge and career growth potential. Our nationally ranked graduate certificate programs can be completed in five classes or less. Learn more.
There are a number of scholarships available to students pursuing a degree in social work including the Carolyn C. and Santos H. Hernández Scholarship Endowment, the Coleen Shannon Memorial Scholarship, and the Federico Souflée Jr. Memorial Scholarship. Learn more about social work scholarships.
Career Resources
Social work is one of the broadest career practicum available. MSW students will intern and gain real-world experience at one of our 400 partner agencies and organizations.
Engaged, Supportive Faculty
Students learn from faculty who work in clinical practice settings and engage in research every day. Many of our faculty have private practices or affiliations with agencies, clinics, hospitals, and other organizations, which bring innovation and real-world experience into the classroom.
A University of Distinction
UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work.
Living and Learning in the DFW Metroplex
The DFW Metroplex is known for its diverse culture, active job market, vibrant restaurant and cultural scene, and extensive outdoor recreation activities. With 24 Fortune 500 companies including Lockheed Martin, Bell Textron, Alcon, McKesson, AT&T, and CBRE headquartered here, UTA students have access to an extensive network of opportunities for internships and jobs.
Carnegie R-1 Institution for Research
UTA students benefit from an immersive undergraduate and graduate research experience where they can actively contribute to a vibrant intellectual community. With state-of-the-art teaching and research spaces, world-renowned faculty and scientists, and an ever-growing research portfolio representing $155 million in research expenditures, UTA is working to solve some of our greatest global challenges while enriching the educational environment for our students.
Makerspaces Across Campus
UTA’s Central Library FabLab boasts 8,000-square-feet of makerspace featuring 3D printers, laser cutters, screen printers, kilns, sewing machines, and much more for learners from any discipline or experience level. The FabLab is taking the lead in ensuring students gain highly sought interdisciplinary skills.