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We appreciate and welcome your interest in the Master in Social Work (MSW) Program with the School of Social Work at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). The program is considered to be one of the best in the State of Texas and prides itself by graduating some of the best professionals in the field. Whether your academic background is in social work or another field, our MSW program will prepare you for tomorrow’s workforce using ground-breaking research and theoretical frameworks.
For individuals interested in the traditional face-to-face format, the Regular Program (60 credit hours) is intended for applicants who do not possess an undergraduate degree in social work. Admissions are available for both the Fall and Spring semesters at our Edinburg, Brownsville, and Laredo locations. The Advanced Standing (30 credit hours) is intended for applicants with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree. Admission is available for Fall and Spring semesters.
The online program will have two admission cycles for both the Regular (60 credit hour) and the Advanced (30 credit hour) programs during the Fall and Spring semesters. For more information on the MSW Program click here .
MSW Admission Application
Along with the other program requirements listed below, please complete the application by following this link:
Regular (60-hour program)
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.
- Undergraduate overall GPA of at least 3.0.
- Official transcripts from each institution attended (must be submitted directly to UTRGV).
- Personal statement detailing professional goals and reasons for pursuing the graduate degree. (Instructions for Personal Statement )
- A Recommendation Questionnaire is emailed to three professional or academic sources you provide
- Verified successful completion of a course in basic statistics.
- Current Resume.
Advanced Standing (30-hour program)*
- Clear admission to the UTRGV Graduate College.
- BSW from a CSWE-accredited program.
- Undergraduate overall GPA of at least 3.0.
- 3.2 GPA or higher, in social work core undergraduate courses.
- Official transcripts from each institution attended (must be submitted directly to UTRGV).
- Personal statement detailing professional goals and reasons for pursuing the graduate degree. (Instructions for Personal Statement )
- A Recommendation Questionnaire is emailed to three professional or academic sources you provide.
- Verified successful completion of a course in basic statistics.
- Current resume.
* Students with a BSW from an accredited social work program will only be considered for the MSW advanced standing program; they may not gain admission into the 60-credit hour program. If they are not admitted to the advanced standing program, they must reapply.