Overview

Department of Social Work / Department of Social Work is located in Denton, TX.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Social Work (MSW)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	16

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam resume, personal statement, 3 letters of recommendation, official transcripts, interview may be required in some circumstances, essay, 3.0 GPA Thesis Alternate accepted Thesis or seminar/practice evaluation
Other Advanced Degrees	Seminar

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

34

Applied

32

Accepted

27

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

75

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	March 1st	February 15th	Yes
Spring deadline	November 1st	August 1st	Yes
Summer deadline	April 15th	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	Resume, personal statement, 3 letters of recommendation, official transcripts, interview may be required in some circumstances, essay, 3.0 GPA
Master's Degree Requirements	Resume, personal statement, 3 letters of recommendation, official transcripts, interview may be required in some circumstances, essay, 3.0 GPA

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Recommended	TOEFL IBT score: 79
IELTS: Recommended	IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	January 15
Types of financial support available	Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

34

Total Graduate Students

5%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	41.18%
Black or African American	11.76%
White or Caucasian	38%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	2.94%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	11.76%
Unknown	2.94%

Gender

Male (2%)

Female (97%)

Faculty

4

Total faculty

Full-time - 4

Part-time - 1

Male (2)

Female (2)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Older adults, Caregivers, End of life issues, Rural Social Work, Mental Health
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address P.O. Box 425887
Denton, TX  76204
United States

Contact Dr. Nila Ricks
Chair
Email: socialwork@twu.edu
Phone: 940-898-2071
Fax: 940-898-2068

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