Master of Social Work

Program Overview

The Master's degree in Social Work prepares students to work with diverse communities around the world. Graduates will learn how to develop strong leadership skills, promote social justice, and apply practical solutions to social issues facing the most vulnerable in our society.

The program prepares students for tomorrow's workforce using ground-breaking research and theoretical frameworks. At the completion of this degree program, students will be eligible to sit for exams to attain Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) credentials. The program offers concentrations and provides flexibility in class locations, with courses available in Edinburg, Brownsville, and Laredo.

The program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

On-Campus Specializations:

Online Specializations:

Possible Career Options

Our Master of Social Work provides UTRGV graduates with rewarding opportunities to become proficient social work practitioners in the community. Graduates may choose to work directly with clients or focus on program or policy development.

Child Welfare Social Worker

Community Services Manager

Forensic Social Worker

Hospice and Palliative Social Worker

Macro Social Worker

Medical Social Worker

Mental Health Counselor

Military Social Worker

Recreation Worker

School Social Worker

Social Work Administrator

Substance Abuse Social Worker

Application Deadlines

Below are the application deadlines for the Master of Social Work (MSW) program. Deadlines vary by admission term and standing, depending on whether applicants hold a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree (Advanced Standing-30 hour) or do not hold a BSW degree (Regular Standing-60 hour). All application deadlines are the same for face-to-face and online programs, apply to both domestic and international applicants, and include the Laredo location.

Advanced Standing - Applicants with a BSW Degree (30 Credit Hours)

Advanced Standing - Applicants with a BSW Degree (30 Credit Hours): Traditional Online Program Admission and Deadlines
Admission Term	Application Deadline	Decision Notification Date	Academic Plan/ Program Completion Time
Traditional Online Program Admission and Deadlines
Fall (Early)	May 15	June 10	2 semesters or 5 semesters
Fall (Regular)	June 20	August 1	5 semesters
Spring	October 20	November 15	8 semesters

Regular Standing - Applicants without a BSW Degrees (60 Hours)

Regular Standing - Applicants without a BSW Degrees (60 Hours): Traditional Online Program Admission and Deadlines
Admission Term	Application Deadline	Decision Notification Date	Academic Plan/ Program Completion Time
Traditional Program Admission and Deadlines
Fall (Early)	May 15	June 10	4 semesters or 7 semesters
Fall (Regular)	June 20	August 1	7 semesters
Spring	October 20	November 15	8 semesters

Graduate Application Deadlines

Graduate Program Coordinators

Cost of Attendance

As a student majoring in social work, it was important for me to find a university with a mission statement that best aligned with my views. It was clear that UTRGV was the best option because it promotes innovation and accessible education for its staff, students, and community.

Rosailda Gonzalez, UTRGV Social Work Student

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