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/BSSUT 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/BSSUT requirements they will complete a Major Transition Declaration form and wait for decision for the Undergraduate Program Director.

Complete these steps to be Accepted as a BSW Major

  1. Be Admitted as a UTA BSW-Intended Student
  2. Earn a ‘C’ or higher in 5 INT courses
  3. Earn a Minimum Cumulative GPA
    • Bachelor of Social Work Majors: 2.5+ GPA
    • Bachelor of Science in Substance Use Treatment Majors: 2.25+ GPA
  4. Complete a Undergraduate Major Transition Declaration Form
  5. Complete BSW/BSSUT Declaration and Ethics Policy Agreement
  6. Complete BSW/BSSUT Major Acceptance Agreement
  7. Attend Undergraduate Orientation
Transitioning from INT to Major

Transitioning to the BSW Major

Transitioning to the BSW Major

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 the field 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.

Curriculum Overview

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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