Our DSW program accepts the best and brightest students with an MSW or MSSW from a CSWE accredited institution and three or more years of post-MSW graduation practice experience, and meet the following criteria:
Submit the Following to UTA Office of Admissions, Records, and Registration:
- All official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0+ in the last approximately 60 hours of university level credits
- Master’s GPA of 3.4+
- Completed Application Form
UTA School of Social Work's DSW program also requests the following application materials:
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Admissions essay to include:
- Summary of length, depth, and breadth of social work practice experience, including any teaching experience
- Rationale for your decision to pursue a DSW
- Reason for choosing UTA
- What research question or topic you would like to develop expertise in through your coursework and capstone project
- Career goals
- Aptitude for online learning and plans to ensure academic success
- TOEFL iBT total score if applicable
- GRE not required