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MSW on Campus

Program Overview

Students wanting the benefits of face-to-face interaction with professors and peers have several convenient and flexible options to take course on campus in Arlington or at UTA Fort Worth.  Students can take face-to-face courses as part of a cohort or as a regular matriculating student taking courses offered per semester that are convenient for a busy schedule. Face-to-Face classes are offered weekdays in the daytime and evening.

Arlington Campus

For students wanting to participate in a face-to-face cohort at our Arlington campus, we offer four full-time cohorts. Two Advanced Standing cohorts start every summer, can be completed in 14 months and MSW students can specialize in Direct Practice with Children and Families or Direct Practice in Mental Health and Substance Abuse. Two Traditional cohorts start every fall semester, can be completed in 24 months and MSW students can specialize in Direct Practice with Children and Families or Direct Practice in Mental Health and Substance Abuse.

Fort Worth Location

For students wanting to participate in a face-to-face cohort at our Fort Worth, we offer two full-time cohorts. The Advanced Standing cohort starts every summer and can be completed in 14 months. The Traditional cohort starts every fall semester and can be completed in 24 months. Students in the Fort Worth cohort specialize in Direct Practice with Children and Families and also receive and Administrative Certificate. Click here for information about MSW Program Options at Fort Worth

Benefits of Attending Classes On Campus

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.

state-of-the art gym

On-campus state-of-the art gym, fitness and recreation facility; new west campus housing and dining facilities; and more student choices for face-to-face course selections.

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).

UTA’s vibrant campus culture

Attend classes on campus and get involved in UTA’s vibrant campus culture, athletics, internships, and student worker positions and get to know your professors, fellow students and participate in other social activities with more than 300 student organizations.

traditional college experience

Have a traditional college experience with more than 10,000 UTA students who live on campus or adjacent to campus.

Infrastructure

Our campus spans 420 acres and includes more than 100 buildings, some dating from 1919. In recent years, campus construction projects totaling almost $300 million with new, state-of-the-art facilities have buoyed development in downtown Arlington.

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.

earn higher GPAs

Students living on campus are more likely to earn higher GPAs, complete degrees on time, and even pursue advanced degrees. Living on campus keeps students connected 24/7.

nearby malls and shopping districts

UTA is centrally located in the metro area in the city of Arlington between Dallas and Fort Worth, and within walking distance to Dallas Cowboys AT&T stadium, Texas Rangers Ballpark and Six Flags with nearby malls and shopping districts.

Top-tiered research institution

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

UTA Ranking

U.S. News & World Report ranked UTA fifth among national universities for undergraduate ethnic diversity in 2019.

Get In Touch with SSW Admissions

Leslie Reyna
Admissions Counselor III
Email: leslie.reyna@uta.edu
Phone: 817-272-1475

Shereeta Jones
Admissions Counselor III
Email: shereeta.jones@uta.edu
Phone: 817-272-9488
Office: B-113

Dolores Bevins
Administrative Assistant
Email: doloresbevins@uta.edu
Phone: 817-272-1044

Darlene Santee
Admissions Coordinator

How To Apply

Please visit the MSW Admissions Page for information on how to apply.

MSW Admissions Page

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