Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Admissions

UTA’s School of Social Work is thrilled about your interest in the Doctor of Social Work program. This program is designed for experienced professional social workers with a passion for leadership and guiding the next generation of social workers.
(Pending final approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the first cohort will be Fall 2025.)

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

Ready to Apply?

Admissions for the first cohort are not open yet. Keep checking back to this admissions page or sign up for our interest list to be notified as soon as applications open.