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Explore MoreYou have a passion for improving the lives of others through evidence-based practice, consideration of diverse backgrounds and cultures, advocating for social welfare, and more, and now you are ready to further your understanding of Social Work with a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. As a student entering the School of Social Work’s MSW Specialty Year, you have either completed your Foundation Year curriculum, or have received a Bachelor of Social Work degree from an accredited university. During your time this year, you will choose which Specialty practice you wish to pursue and gain specific knowledge of one of many career areas in a vastly growing field.
Entering the Specialty Year – At a Glance:
Starts in Fall, Spring & Summer
Bachelor of Social Work Degree Required
How to Know If You Are an Advanced Standing Student
Do you have a Bachelor of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited university that is less than 6 years old?
If you have answered yes, then when you apply to the Master of Social Work program you will be classified as an Advanced Standing student, and will begin the program in the Specialty Year.
If you did not respond yes to the question, please explore our Foundation Year page to see if you are eligible for our 2-Year Program.
What You Can Expect in Your Specialty Year (Second Year)
During your Specialty Year as a Master of Social Work student, you will learn specific skills in different practice areas of Social Work and receive a custom degree plan for your chosen Specialty. Social Work is a large field and many Social Workers work in a variety of settings from gerontology to children and more, so your chosen Specialty does not mean that is the only Social Work setting you can work in. The School of Social Work offers four micro-concentration specialties that focus on helping individuals and families, and one macro-concentration specialty designed to support and make change at the community level.
Specialties For You to Choose From:
The School of Social Work offers five different Advanced Standing MSW Specialties. Students will select one specialty to pursue during their second year.
How To Get Started
If you’re ready to take the next step in your – Congratulations this is a big step! The UTA School of Social Work is here to help you through the application process. The School of Social Work has multiple semesters you can start in with no application deadlines, and our Advanced-Standing Students can apply for the Fall, Spring, or Summer Semesters.
How to Apply — It’s Easy As 1, 2… Oh wait, That’s It!
- Submit your application to Apply Texas or Apply UTA
- Application fees may apply
- Submit official or unofficial transcripts of all university level institutions to the UTA Office of Admissions, Records and Registration for GPA evaluation.
Then wait for a response! Our admissions counselor or academic recruiter will reach out as soon as all documents have been received and reviewed. They may reach out for additional documents to help with an admissions decision by our admissions committee.
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.
Get In touch
Brianna Gibbs
Academic Recruiter
Primarily Graduate
Phone: 817-272-2551
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Dolores Bevins
Admissions Counselor II
Phone: 817-272-1044
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Antwan Williams
Assistant Dean of Communications, Marketing, and Recruitment