Social Work
Social Work
You’re passionate about supporting individuals, families, and communities through some of life’s toughest challenges. With an A&M-Texarkana Master of Social Work (MSW) degree, you’ll be prepared to provide compassionate, evidence-based support to individuals affected by trauma, mental health challenges, and substance use.
Our MSW program operates in a small, supportive learning environment where professors know your name and peers share your passion and commitment to service. You’ll gain real-world field experience and strengthen your skills in areas like ethics, clinical intervention, research, and mental health counseling. As a graduate, you’ll be prepared for Master of Social Work licensure, which serves as a gateway to advanced practice and clinical roles.
Our world needs more professionals like you, who feel called to help, serve, and support others through their most difficult seasons. With an A&M-Texarkana MSW, you’re ready to advance your impact in your community, wherever you choose to practice.
Program Information
Degree Name: Master of Social Work
Degree Type: Graduate
Format: Face-to-Face
Credit Hours: 60
Thesis/Non-Thesis: Non-Thesis
Catalog: Program Requirements
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Why Get Your Master of Social Work Degree from A&M-Texarkana?
Serve. Support. Strengthen.
A&M-Texarkana’s face-to-face MSW program is designed for working professionals like you, with flexible scheduling and small class sizes that keep learning personal and supportive. You’ll gain 400-500 hours of hands-on field experience, strengthening skills in trauma-informed practice, mental health assessment, counseling, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
Through coursework and your internships, you’ll develop clinical intervention skills, grow in cultural humility and ethical practice, and become an even stronger advocate for individuals, families, and your communities through research and policy work.
A&M-Texarkana is home to a Title IV-E Child Welfare Program, offering four generous stipends each Fall and Spring semester. Participation provides specialized training and support to launch or advance your career in child welfare.
Our MSW program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) with a clinical specialization, assuring you that your education meets rigorous national standards and prepares you for impactful, justice-driven social work practice.
Program Highlights
Small, Supportive Class Sizes
In our MSW, you’ll learn in a close-knit environment where professors know you by name and like-minded peers share your dedication to service. You’ll receive personalized support throughout your journey.
Flexible for Working Professionals
A&M-Texarkana designs its face-to-face MSW program to fit the life of working professionals, offering flexible scheduling to balance your work, life, and graduate studies without sacrificing educational quality.
Prepared for MSW Licensure
When you graduate, you’re ready to confidently pursue Master of Social Work licensure and advanced clinical practice roles. Your coursework, field hours, and clinical specialization are intentionally designed to prepare you for your next steps.
MSW FAQ's
What career opportunities are available to me with an MSW?
Social workers with an MSW have broad career options. Not only will you eligible to sit for the Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) exam, you’ll also be ready to pursue impactful and rewarding careers in:
- Mental Health: Work as a mental health counselor or therapist in clinics, private practices, or hospitals.
- Medical: Help patients and families cope with illnesses and navigate healthcare systems in hospitals and clinics.
- Child and Family: Focus on child welfare, support foster families, or provide services like marriage and family counseling.
- School: Assist students and educators with academic, social, and emotional challenges in a school setting.
- Substance Abuse: Counsel individuals living with substance abuse in treatment centers and recovery programs.
- Gerontology: Work with older adults to enhance their quality of life and access to resources.
- Criminal Justice: Work as probation officers or within the legal system to assist clients in rehabilitation.
Who is eligible to apply for the program?
If you completed the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program at A&M-Texarkana, you will be on track for the MSW program.
Even if you did not complete the BSW degree program, but have completed a baccalaureate degree, you are eligible to apply for the MSW program.
What are the admissions requirements for the program?
You can find specific admissions requirements for the A&M-Texarkana MSW program on our University catalog.
What kind of field training will I receive or will there be internships available?
Our MSW students are required to complete internship (field) hours as part of their degree requirements. Through University partnerships with regional organizations, clinics, schools, and medical practices and facilities, you’ll gain 400 hours (generalized) or 500 (specialized) hours of real-world, field experience.
What is the Title IV-E program and how does it affect me as a Social Work student?
The A&M-Texarkana Title IV-E Child Welfare Program is a grant-funded collaboration between the A&M-Texarkana Social Work Program and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS).
Through the program, our BSW and MSW students can receive a generous stipend and the professional training that will prepare them to enter the child welfare workforce after graduation.
How long does it take to complete the A&M-Texarkana MSW degree program?
You can complete the MSW in as little as two (2) years of full-time coursework.
What resources are available to me as a MSW student or graduate?
There are multiple resources available to you! Please review our MSW resources page for professional resources and organizations and government and funding resources.