The Master of Social Work program at Texas A&M University-Commerce is designed to meet the educational needs of advanced level social workers. The program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work education (CSWE). All MSW graduates are eligible to sit for the State of Texas LMSW licensure testing. The program follows an advanced generalist practice model.

Degree Requirements

1. A 3.0 graduate GPA (including a B or better in field courses).
2. A passing score on the Social Work Comprehensive Examination.
3. Submission of a Graduation Application to the Registrar’s Office by the deadline published each semester in the Schedule of Classes.  

Program Scope and Sequence

Master of Social Work in Social Work - Option II Non-Thesis

Foundation Courses (24 semester hours)
Students who enter the program without a CSWE-accredited BSW must complete all foundation courses prior to enrolling in concentration courses. The social work elective can be taken at anytime.
SWK 501	Generalist Practice with Individuals, Families, and Small Groups	3
SWK 503	Generalist Practice with Groups, Organizations, and Communities	3
SWK 511	Human Behavior in the Social Environment I	3
SWK 513	Human Behavior in the Social Environment II	3
SWK 521	Foundation of Social Welfare Policy	3
SWK 531	Research for Practice	3
SWK 541	Social Justice for Oppressed Populations	3
SWK 553	Field Foundations Practicum *	3
Includes a one hour weekly seminar and 300 hours at field agency.
Concentration Courses (30 semester hours)
SWK 505	Advanced Generalist Practice with Individuals	3
SWK 506	Advanced Generalist Practice with Families	3
SWK 507	Organizations, Communities, and Social Policy	3
SWK 508	Social Work Supervision and Administration	3
SWK 509	Advanced Generalist Practice with Small Groups	3
SWK 510	Clinical Practice in Mental Health	3
SWK 554	Advanced Generalist Practice Field Practicum (6 semester hours required ) *	3-6
Includes a one hour weekly seminar and 500-600 hours at a field agency.
SWK 590	Research Methods in Advanced Social Work Practice	3
SWK 595	Research Techniques in Data Analysis for Social Work (3 semester hours required)	3
Electives: 3 semester hours from the following
SWK 512	Business Practices	3
SWK 514	Social Work and the Law	3
SWK 592	Study Abroad	3
SWK 597	Special Topics	3
Total Hours		57

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Grade of "B" or better required for SWK 553 and SWK 554.

Note:  Successful completion of the Comprehensive Exam is required of all students.

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