Bachelor of Social Work Major Requirements

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Requirements to Become an Official BSW Major

UTA Undergraduate students are considered to be Intended (INT) until they complete pre-BSW requirements set by the department, 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 of their program for graduation. Once an SW-intended or SUT-intended student has completed all of the BSW requirements they will complete a Major Transition Declaration form and wait for decision for the Undergraduate Program Director.

Requirements

To Become a BSW Major

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

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As a

BSW Major

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 include Diversity Studies and Substance Use Treatment.

Undergraduate Curriculum

Are You Ready to Transition?

Do you think you are ready to move from intended to official BSW major? Schedule to meet with your Academic Advisor if you have any questions regarding remaining required courses or GPA requirements, or complete the Major Transition Declaration Form today.

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

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