Master of Social Work (MSW)
Tuition awards make a TCU MSW more accessible than you may think
Achieve your professional goals sooner with our 9-month full-time advanced standing program
Students can benefit from hybrid curricular options, tailored to your needs
Some paid internships may be available for priority deadline applicants
Why TCU Social Work?
TCU’s MSW program offers:
- smaller class sizes
- some online courses for increased flexibility
- courses instructed by outstanding faculty
- high quality advising and mentoring
- personal approach to field education to provide you with an excellent social work education experience
- tuition reduction
- graduate research assistantships
- internships that offer stipends and tuition assistance
- individualized degree plans for part-time students
- no GRE required for admissions
Graduates of our program go on to work in well-regarded public and non-profit organizations, and they become leaders in their field. And don’t forget that TCU is rated as one of the top 100 universities in the United States offering outstanding facilities, resources, and a vibrant and engaging campus culture.
Our Program
Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, our program prepares advanced-generalist practitioners to practice independently and effectively in a variety of settings with diverse client populations that include individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. We offer advanced standing and traditional program options. Additionally, students can select from one of two specializations: 1) health and mental health and 2) children and families.
Advanced Standing Program
This 30-hour program option is for those who have already earned a BSW from a CSWE-accredited program. Enrolled full time as an advanced standing student, you can complete this program in nine months.
Traditional Program
This 60-hour program is for those who have earned a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than social work. Enrolled as a full-time student, you can complete this program in two years taking classes during fall and spring semesters.
Hybrid Option for MSW Students
We have recently launched a hybrid program option. For those who would like additional flexibility with course scheduling, we now allow students to enroll in up to 4 courses (12 hours) in an asynchronous online format. These courses are only available in the Concentration year (2nd year) of the program, so Traditional students should still plan to take all of their Foundation year courses in an in-person format. Additionally, Concentration year students should be advised that the program will still require some in-person activities and classes during the work week, as well as DFW-based internships, so students need to plan accordingly. Please see below for a listing of Concentration year courses and their associated learning modalities:
Fall semester
Perspectives on Mental Health Practice – In-person or online
Advanced Practice – In-person or online
Evaluation Research – In-person or online
Field Seminar – In-person only
Field Education – Internship hours
Spring semester
Administration & Management – In-person or online
Elective – In-person only
Elective – In-person only
Field Seminar – In-person only
Field Education – Internship hours
Students can choose to take 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4 of their MSW courses online, based upon their learning preferences and needs.
Still have questions? Sign up for an information session below.
Dual Degrees with Brite Divinity School
Brite Divinity School, in collaboration with the TCU Department of Social Work, offers dual degrees that pair an MSW with a Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry (M.A.T.M), Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S), or Master of Divinity (M.Div.).
Transfers
Looking to transfer to TCU? We accept up to 10 credit hours from other CSWE-accredited graduate programs. For additional information about our curriculum, see our course catalog.
Interested in Applying?
The TCU MSW program application for the 2024-2025 academic year opens on September 1, 2023.
Please note that we only admit students for fall semesters.
Interested in learning more? You can sign up for a one-on-one information session with a program representative or a group session on October 9, 2023 with our MSW Program Director.
We will promptly answer any MSW program and admissions questions if you email us at msw@tcu.edu.
1:1 Session Sign UpGroup Session Sign Up
If you’re interested in learning more about our hybrid option, reach out to MSW@tcu.edu for more information.