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Welcome to the School of Social Work

The School of Social Work offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree and the Masters of Science in Social Work (MSSW) degree. Both programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Field Education is an important component of each program. The BSW Program prepares students for generalist social work practice.

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) undergraduate program The Department of Social Work at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offers a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree which is accredited by the...
Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) Undergraduate program UTRGV is the only institution to offer a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Social Work south of San Antonio. The program is considered to be...
Field Education Field Education The Office of Field Education at UTRGV’s Department of Social Work is in charge of the development and coordination of field education for both the...

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Dr. Luis Torres-Hostos
Founding Dean
School of Social Work
Office: ESWOT 1.221
Email: schoolofsocialwork@utrgv.edu
Phone: 956-665-3575
Phone Alt: 956-665-3578
Fax: 956-665-3516
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The School of Social Work offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree and the Masters of Science in Social Work (MSSW) degree. Both programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Field Education is an important component of each program. The BSW Program prepares students for generalist social work practice. Building on the generalist foundation, the MSSW program focuses on two concentrations:
  • Direct Practice with Latino Individuals, Families, and Groups, and
  • Community Practice and Administration.

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