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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 (MSW) degree. Both programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Practicum Education is an important component of each program.

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    The Office of Practicum Education at UTRGV’s School of Social Work is in charge of the development and coordination of this component for both the BSW and MSW programs.

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Contact Us

Dr. Luis Torres-Hostos
Founding Dean
School of Social Work
Luis.TorresHostos@utrgv.edu
(956) 665-3575

Dr. Leticia Villarreal Sosa
Associate Dean
Research & Faculty Development
EINNV 1.125
leticia.villarrealsosa@utrgv.edu
(956) 665-3575

Heather Vitek
BSW Program Director
School of Social Work
heather.vitek@utrgv.edu

Dalia Danielle Reyna
Administrative Assistant II
School of Social Work
dalia.reyna01@utrgv.edu
(956) 665-2981

BSW Admission Application

Application Instructions

You must complete an application process that includes the following:

  • Application for Admission into BSW Degree Program 
  • Personal Statement – Personal Statement - Template
  • One Letter of Recommendation – Letter of Recommendation - Template
  • Transcript: For UTRGV students a transcript will not be required. Transfer Students: A copy of unofficial transcripts for each college you attended. Ensure that all your official transcripts have been submitted for each college you attended to the Registrar's Office.

Use this form to apply to the UTRGV Bachelor of Social Work Program

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UTRGV Bachelor of Social Work Program

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Contact the School of Social Work

Brownsville

Cueto Building

1301 E Madison St, Brownsville, TX 78520

Edinburg

Innovation Building
EINVV 1.125
Phone: 956-665-3575
Alt: 956-665-2972

Laredo

University of Texas Education and Research Center at Laredo,

1937 E. Bustamante, Laredo, TX 78041

Academic Building 2.100.19 

Phone: 956-523-7450

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Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST

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