Overview

The advanced generalist approach prepares Social Work programme at Texas Tech University graduates to practice social work with a large diversity of different populations and social problems, as well as in a variety of different field settings.

Key facts

The Master of Social Work Program at Texas Tech University prepares advanced generalist social workers to contribute to society through professional social work practice and engaged civic participation, providing thoughtful leadership.

As critical thinkers and self-directed learners, the MSW graduates can simultaneously use self-awareness and sensitivity to the plight of humankind to promote social justice not only in the South Plains Region but also within our interdependent global community.

The MSW program integrates the purpose, core principles and methods of social work, and augments these with advanced knowledge and skills to ensure that graduates will continually refine practice through synthesis and discretion and will protect and promote the values of the profession.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Work Profession and Social Welfare Policy

Social Work Practice with Families

Social Work Practice with Groups

Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations

Social Welfare Policy Analysis

Issues in Social Work Supervision & Administration

Life Altering Illness & Social Work

Social Work Practice with Veterans & Military Families

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lubbock, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Course requirements for earning the MSW degree at TTU largely depends on candidates' previous undergraduate education.

Because of their foundation knowledge in social work, those who have earned a baccalaureate degree within the past 5 years are usually eligible to be considered for advanced admission to the program, allowing degree completion in just one calendar year.

These students begin their course of study in a summer session. Applicants with undergraduate degrees in other disciplines are considered for 2-year standard admission and begin the course of study in a fall semester.

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Tuition Fee

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International

17918 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17918 USD per year during 24 months.
National

17918 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17918 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

9518 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9518 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Lubbock

909 - 1335 USD /month

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Scholarships Information

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