Master of Social Work (Regular Track)

Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the ClinicalActivist MSW program at Texas A&M University-Kingsville prepares graduates for advanced social work practice with the diverse populations and social service settings in the rural U.S.Mexico border and outlining regions. The MSW degree program will prepare students to function in a variety of Social Work andor Social Service settings. Upon graduation, students are eligible to sit for the master’s level social work examination in Texas; however, requirements may vary in other states.

Applicants to both MSW tracks (see below) must apply to the university and meet all requirements for admission. Applicants must also meet specific MSW program admissions requirements. See the "Admission to MSW" link to the left for additional information. All applicants are initially accepted conditionally, as they must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 during the first semester to maintain admission without stipulation.

Applicants may choose two tracks of MSW study:
Regular Track
For applicants who have a bachelor's degree in something other than social work or a BSW from a non-accredited university.
Take one year of courses focused on foundation content.
Take one year of courses focused on clinicalactivist social work content.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. The undergraduate education must reflect a sound liberal arts foundation, including courses in the humanities, as well as in the social, behavioral, and biological sciences. You must submit official academic transcript showing the date the degree was awarded.

Applicants need a 3.0 overall undergraduate G.P.A. for Advanced Standing candidates must hold a BSW from a CSWE accredited program. Should also have a 3.2 GPA in the social work major. In extraordinary circumstances both requirements can be waived by the Admission Committee.

The minimum score required is a 6.0 overall band score. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 79 (Internet-based) or 550(Paper-based) is the university minimum requirement for all Graduate students.