Master of Social Work

University of North Texas

Empower communities, individuals and groups to create positive changes. You'll be prepared to become an effective, advanced social worker with a focus on ethical practices and leadership training across a variety of social work settings. Social workers draw on their ethical values and professional training to help make the world a better place as clinicians, agency administrators, case managers, and policy advocates. With an M.S.W. degree, you will gain skills to work with people of all ages in a variety of settings including hospitals, schools, prisons, community mental health and substance abuse treatment centers, and family service agencies. As an advocacy-based profession, social workers seek to develop and shape public policy and influence community change in pursuit of social justice. An exciting diverse array of electives and field placement experiences help students explore interests and expand beyond their current knowledge and skills.Students with a B.S.W. degree from an accredited program can enter the program with ''Advanced Standing'' status, allowing them to complete the program in one year.

College of Health and Public Service