Overview

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

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Social Work (MSW)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	17

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	Thesis Alternate accepted Thesis or seminar/practice evaluation

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

39

Applied

29

Accepted

23

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

75

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	February 15th	February 15th	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
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	March 1
Types of financial support available	Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships 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	0%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (2%)

Female (97%)

Faculty

4

Total faculty

Full-time - 4

Part-time - 0

Male (2)

Female (2)

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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