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Department of Social Work

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Traditional MSW Program

This 60-hour program is for those who have earned a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than social work. Students enrolled full-time can complete this program in two academic years.

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Advanced Standing MSW Program

This 30-hour program option is designed for individuals who have already earned a Bachelor of Social Work degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited program. Students enrolled full-time can complete this program in nine months.

Requirements

Dual Degrees with MSW

In collaboration with Brite Divinity School, we offer dual degrees that pair a Master of Social Work degree with a Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry (MATM), a Master of Theological Studies (MTS), or a Master of Divinity (M.Div.).

Requirements

Certificates

Supplement your master’s or doctoral degree with our certification options. 

Women & Gender Studies (WGST) 
Explore today’s issues related to women and gender from a variety of interdisciplinary approaches by addressing the intersections of gender with race, ethnicity, class and sexuality in the modern world. 

Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies (CRES) 
Critically examine race and ethnicity in this academic and community-oriented program that values respect, inclusiveness, creative expression, dialogue, engagement, inquiry and academic excellence.

Certification Options

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TCU MSW Program

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  • 14:1 Student-Social Work Faculty Ratio
  • TCU Students from 50 States & 90 Nations
  • Personalized Field Placement Matching
  • Licensure (LMSW) Exam Prep & Resources

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Mission

TCU’s Master of Social Work program prepares highly competent, ethical and culturally-responsive advanced generalist social workers. Through its hands-on approach to teaching, research and mentorship, students are prepared to challenge structural inequities, implement trauma-informed approaches and lead social change at the micro, mezzo and macro levels of practice. Program graduates are leaders within the social work profession who meaningfully partner with diverse populations to transform local and global communities for the greater good.