Bachelor of

Social Work

Join one of the fastest growing career fields and become an advocate for change with a degree from our CSWE-Accredited Social Work program.
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What is The

Bachelor of Social Work Program

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) provides students with the opportunity to learn human behavior theories, how to address social problems and how to advocate for social justice while developing cultural competence skills in assessing and helping individuals, families, and communities.

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Why Social Work?

Become A Change Maker

Improve lives through advocating for mental health, social welfare, and social justice.

BSW degree-earners can expect to make about $40K per year, and those who earn their MSW degree can earn $13K more than their BSW-degree colleagues.

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Career Opportunities

Education, Health, Aging, Children & Families, Government & Criminal Justice, Counseling, Nonprofits, and more!

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Join us at an Undergraduate Information Session where you will learn about the possibilities at the School of Social Work, and what it takes to be a change maker.

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BSW Helpful Resources

BSW Degree Plan Program Manual Admissions Advising Program Forms

Available School of Social Work Minors

  1. Substance Use Treatment
  2. Social Justice & Social Welfare
  3. Diversity Studies

Substance Use Treatment

Learn a multidisciplinary approach to understanding the biological, psychological, and social aspects of substance misuse. This minor is ideal for individuals seeking professions in healthcare, mental health, educational systems, and more.

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Social Justice & Social Welfare

Provides you with a broad overview of social justice perspectives on issues relevant to the social welfare system, and its relationship to the socio, political, and economic environments.

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Diversity Studies

Strengthen your understanding of the interactions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, social and economic inequality, disability, aging and religion in defining identity and social relationships.

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Attend A BSW Info Session

Attending an Undergraduate Admissions Information Session provides you with a unique opportunity to meet with representatives from the School of Social Work and discuss the BSW program.

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BSW Program Contacts

Darlene Hunter, PhD, LMSW
Director of Undergraduate Programs and Associate Professor of Practice
darlene.hunter@uta.edu

Get In Touch with SSW Admissions

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

Darlene Santee
Manager for Recruiting and Admissions
Email: santeed@uta.edu
Office:  SWSH 203U

Antwan C. Williams, J.D.
Assistant Dean of Communications, Marketing, and Recruitment
Email: antwan.williams@uta.edu
Office:  SWSH 203S