Earn a Bachelor's from the School of Social Work

UTA Undergraduate students are Intended (INT) until they complete pre-BSW requirements set by the department, in which they are seeking a degree in. Each department has a unique set of requirements that students must meet to ensure that they are ready for more advanced-level courses in their program for graduation.

COMPLETE THESE STEPS TO BE ACCEPTED AS A SOCIAL WORK MAJOR

1. Be Admitted as a UTA BSW-Intended Student
2. Earn a ‘C’ or higher in 5 Intended courses
3. Earn a Minimum Cumulative GPA
   1. Bachelor of Social Work: 2.5+ GPA

Attend Undergraduate Orientation

Complete BSW Major Coursework: 60 hours of social work coursework including 4 social work electives enabling students to design their BSW to meet their interests.

Acquire experience through required Social Work Internship: minimum of 400 hours in practicum through split placement (SOCW 4951 and SOCW 4952) block placement  (SOCW 4955 and SOCW 4956).

Select a Minor: The BSW degree allows for a minor area of study. Suggested minors offered by the School of Social Work includes: Diversity Studies, Social Justice & Social Welfare and Substance Use Treatment.

Melissa Cruz, MAEd. Psych, MSW
Academic Recruiter
Primarily Undergraduate Admissions
Email: melissa.cruz@uta.edu
Phone:817-272-9123
Office:  SWSH 203G

Brianna Gibbs, MS
Academic Recruiter
Email: brianna.gibbs@uta.edu
Phone:817-272-2551
Office:  SWSH 203O