Overview

The program's nationally-recognized professors will leverage their combined 70 years in the Social Work field to provide you with context through real-world examples, theoretical applications, case studies, and field experiences.

About the program

The Social Work program at Tarleton State University will prepare you with the knowledge, self-awareness, and experience you need to thrive in the field of Social Work. Designed for working adults, all coursework is offered in the evening, online, or hybrid courses. Our program faculty are passionate about social work and all related subject matter; as such, they love to share that passion with students.

Program Objectives

Graduates of the MSW program will be able to:

Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly,

Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice,

Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments,

Engage diversity and difference in practice,

Advance human rights, and social and economic justice,

Engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research,

Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment,

Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being, and to deliver effective social work service

Respond to contexts that shape practice, and

Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

Career Opportunities

Alumni of our program are qualified to be employed in a variety of settings, including both public and private programs such as:

Medical Social Worker

Substance Abuse Counselor

Family Counselor

Child Welfare Case Worker

School Social Worker

Clinical Mental Health Social Worker

Community Agency Leadership Coordinator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Community Organization Integrative Seminar

Community and Organization Practice

Social Policy & Policy Analysis

Service Learning

Social Justice and Disparities

Community Organization Field Placement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30 credits (B.S.W. with Advanced Standing)
60 credits (Foundation)

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Stephenville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit online graduate admissions application

3 references

Resume

Pay a $50 non-refundable processing fee

Submit a statement of purpose of 600 words or less

A transcript evaluation must be completed by an approved agency which includes all previous academic course work, as well as a complete description of courses and overall GPA (course-by-course evaluation)

International applicants are required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores as a part of the application process

Required of students studying on-campus, in the U.S. only: To obtain a Form I-20 for your studies at Tarleton, you must demonstrate that you have sufficient funding

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

12848 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12848 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

5085 USD / year

≈ 5085 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

About the program

Program Objectives

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

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