All Undergraduate students must meet all The University of Texas at Arlington’s Admissions requirements. When completing your UTA application at Apply Texas ensure that you utilize the UTA code and indicate that you are SW-Intended. After UTA has received your application, academic records, and optional test scores, they will review your package and keep you up to date on your admissions status.
Learn More About UTA First-Year AdmissionsTransfer credits for undergraduate-level social work courses may, at the discretion of the Director of Undergraduate Programs, be accepted by the School of Social Work from comparable coursework taken and passed with a grade of ‘C’ or better. UTA transcript evaluators will allocate transfer credit, and the Director of Undergraduate Programs may approve additional transfer courses for credit in collaboration with the academic advisor. Students will be expected to provide syllabi for review. At least 25% of the degree must be completed at UTA.
Learn More About Transferring CreditRequirements
UTA Undergraduate students are Intended (INT) until they complete pre-BSW requirements set by the department, in which they are seeking a degree in. Each department has a unique set of requirements that students must meet to ensure that they are ready for more advanced-level courses in their program for graduation.
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Complete BSW Major Coursework: 60 hours of social work coursework including 4 social work electives enabling students to design their BSW to meet their interests.
Acquire experience through required Social Work Internship: minimum of 400 hours in practicum through split placement (SOCW 4951 and SOCW 4952) block placement (SOCW 4955 and SOCW 4956).
Select a Minor: The BSW degree allows for a minor area of study. Suggested minors offered by the School of Social Work includes: Diversity Studies, Social Justice & Social Welfare and Substance Use Treatment.
The School of Social Work offers direct pathways for a selection of colleges, making it easier than ever to find out what courses you have taken that can count toward your social work degree:
Transfer
UTA provides an interactive Transfer Evaluation System (TES) equivalency guide tool to help prospective transfer students assess which credits earned at current or former college-level institutions may transfer to UT Arlington. UTA will provide an official transfer credit evaluation after you apply and are admitted to the University. There may be some additional requirements specific to BSW students.
Attending an Undergraduate Admissions Information Session provides you with a unique opportunity to meet with representatives from the School of Social Work and discuss the BSW program.
Melissa Cruz, MAEd. Psych, MSW
Academic Recruiter
Email: [email protected]
Phone:817-272-9123
Office: SWSH 203G
Brianna Gibbs, MS
Academic Recruiter
Email: [email protected]
Phone:817-272-2551
Office: SWSH 203O
Dolores Bevins
Admissions Counselor II
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 817-272-1044
Office: SWSH 203Q
Antwan C. Williams, JD, MS
Assistant Dean of Communications, Marketing, and Recruitment
Email: [email protected]
Office: SWSH 416L