Overview

The Social Work - Public Health program from The University of Texas at Arlington is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).Students select between clinical practice or macro-level practice. Clinical practice students. Learn evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and intervention with children, youth, adults, and families.

Specialize in one of four areas offered: Aging, Health, Mental Health and Substance Misuse, or Children and Families.
Macro-level practice students. Learn strategies for community needs assessment, program leadership, and policy advocacy.

Concentrate their studies in community and administrative practice.

Career Opportunities

The MSW degree is one of the most versatile degrees leading to numerous career paths and preparing students for advanced level positions in one of the fastest growing career fields.

Graduates work in direct clinical practice in a variety of areas such as mental health, substance misuse, aging/gerontology, health care, schools, public health, suicide prevention, disabilities, intimate partner violence, veteran/military care, LGBTQIA+ communities care, and children and families.

Graduates become leaders in government agencies, private organizations, corporations, and non-profits. They analyze and develop policy and promote social, racial, and economic justice through advocacy, community organizing, and administrative practice.

Many MSW graduates later establish social work private practices in therapy and counseling or become activists, social entrepreneurs, elected leaders, professors, and lawyer

Get more details

Visit programme website

Programme Structure

Degree options:

Advanced Standing students (earned a BSW degree and meet quick admissions requirements) must complete 38 credit hours (includes required internship credit hours). Traditional students (no BSW degree) must complete 61 credit hours (includes credit hours for two required internships).

Fully online options for in-state and out-of-state students.

Offer part-time and full-time degree plan options.

We offer classes in the day and evening for your convenience.

Many of our classes are offered every semester, allowing students to finish faster.

Check out the full curriculum

Visit programme website

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

Free IELTS Mock Tests!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

Duolingo English Test

100

Take A Free Practice Test!

Check IELTS test dates and locations. Book an IELTS test now!

Credits

61 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Social Work Public Health View 1235 other Masters in Public Health in United States

Explore more key information

Visit programme website

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

Free IELTS Mock Tests!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

Duolingo English Test

100

Take A Free Practice Test!

Check IELTS test dates and locations. Book an IELTS test now!

Other requirements

General requirements

Quick admissions process for students with a 3.0 or better in the last approximately 60 undergraduate credit hours of their bachelor’s degree. Students with less than a 3.0 will have to submit additional documentation. No GRE required.

Submission of three letters of reference indicating professional or academic promise.

Submission of narrative essay of three double-spaced pages or less that responds to the following prompt: Social work practice is often classified as either micro or macro. Explain what is meant by micro practice and macro practice, and why addressing both micro and macro issues is essential to effective social work practice. Use three outside sources to support your statement and include complete citations for each.

Submission of GRE test scores.

For applicants whose native language is not English: Submission of satisfactory scores on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the TOEFL examination.*

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at The University of Texas at Arlington and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Make sure you meet all requirements

Visit programme website

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

23486 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23486 USD per year during 24 months.
National

23486 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23486 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

11044 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11044 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Arlington

983 - 1441 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

Interested in financing your studies? Find a student loan that works for you.

MPOWER Financing Loans for studying in the USA & Canada - no co-signer or credit check!

Learn more

DISCLAIMER – Subject to credit approval, loans are made by Bank of Lake Mills or MPOWER Financing, PBC. Bank of Lake Mills does not have an ownership interest in MPOWER Financing. Neither MPOWER Financing nor Bank of Lake Mills is affiliated with the school you attended or are attending. Bank of Lake Mills is Member FDIC. None of the information contained in this website constitutes a recommendation, solicitation or offer by MPOWER Financing or its affiliates to buy or sell any securities or other financial instruments or other assets or provide any investment advice or service. 2022 © MPOWER Financing, Public Benefit Corporation NMLS ID #1233542. 1101 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 900, Washington, DC 20036

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Check for any work restrictions

Visit programme website

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Social Work - Public Health.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Career Opportunities

Get more details

Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

Explore more key information

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Arlington

Financing

Funding

Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners