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Build your skills in one of the fastest growing and most versatile career fields in an interactive and flexible learning environment. Our graduates are leaders for organizations, agencies, non-profits and more.

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Our top-ranked Master of Social Work Program is CSWE accredited, affordable and convenient with options for full-time or part-time, advanced standing and dual degree programs.

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What Is The

Master of Social Work Program

The Master of Social Work (MSW) degree prepares students for one of the fastest growing and versatile career fields on the market. Graduates of our MSW degree program go on to be counselors, advocates, and leaders in a variety settings that help individuals, families, groups, and communities.

Why Social Work?

Become a Change Maker

Create thriving communities through advocating for mental health, well-being, and social welfare.

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No BSW Required

Over 60% of our MSW students have Bachelor’s degrees in psychology, nursing, sociology, criminal justice, education, and more.

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Career Opportunities

Education, Health & Senior Care, Foster Care & Adoptions, Government & Criminal Justice, Counseling & Rehabilitation, Nonprofits & Corporate

A Glimpse of Social Work

MSW Student Profile - Lubia Gwak

Multiple Program Options

Our MSW program is comprised of five specialties-students can choose for their Advanced/Specialty Year. Students are able to select a specialty focusing on their desired practice.

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Community & Administrative Practice

Develop the skills in designing, running, and evaluating programs and policies in the community.

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Direct Practice in Health

Learn to communicate treatment options, intervene in crisis situations, and be a patient advocate.

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Direct Practice in Mental Health & Substance Misuse

Focus on assessment and intervention with those evidencing mental health and substance abuse problems.

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Direct Practice in Children & Families

Gain skills and expertise to help children and families in a variety of settings from schools, CPS, and more.

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Direct Practice in Aging

Develop and implement effective interventions and policies specific to the older adults and their caregivers.

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Program Benefits

A Master of Social Work (MSW) offers advanced skills for helping individuals and communities, opening doors to diverse career opportunities in social services, education, and healthcare. It enhances earning potential, allows for impactful change, and provides pathways for leadership and specialization.

strong job market

Move to DFW-Arlington metro area with a strong job market with fortune 500 companies, low cost of living and lots of entertainment, sports, and nightlife and music opportunities.

Top-tiered research institution

UTA Top-tiered research institution; work closely with world renowned professors.

growing career field

Social Work is a growing career field (positive job-outlook, one of the fastest growing career fields with 16% increase in demand) and the versatility of the social work degree (good preparation for law, medicine, education, communication, health and business career fields).

SSW reputation

SSW reputation (high ranking program for 50 years), Affordability, Convenience/Flexibility, Military/Veteran friendly (rated #1 in Texas and #5 in the country) with more than 800 agencies to choose for required field internships.

Attend an Info Session

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

MSW Program Contacts

Sophia Fantus, PhD, MSW
MSW Program Director
Assistant Professor
sophia.fantus@uta.edu

Get in Touch with SSW Admissions

Melissa Cruz, MAEd. Psych, MSW
Academic Recruiter
Email: melissa.cruz@uta.edu
Phone:817-272-9123
Office:  SWSH 203G

Brianna Gibbs, MS
Academic Recruiter
Email: brianna.gibbs@uta.edu
Phone:817-272-2551
Office:  SWSH 203O

Dolores Bevins
Admissions Counselor II
Email: doloresbevins@uta.edu
Phone: 817-272-1044
Office:  SWSH 203Q

Antwan C. Williams, JD, MS
Assistant Dean of Communications, Marketing, and Recruitment
Email: antwan.williams@uta.edu
Office:  SWSH 416L

Questions About School of Social Work Admissions?

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