Social Work
Major in the UT School of Social Work
The BSW major combines social work and liberal arts classes with a focus on social work values and built-in experiential learning in community agencies. The BSW is a professional degree that leads to licensure and direct entry into human service jobs. It can also pave the way for postgraduate studies in areas like law, public health, and medicine.
Those pursuing a BSW are trained in a number of areas including, but not limited to: assessment, interviewing, intake/referral, service planning, case management, crisis intervention, problem solving, program evaluation, community outreach, community organization, advocacy, research, and networking.
Graduates go on to careers in public and non-profit agencies, private businesses, hospitals, schools, nursing homes, police departments, courts, and in private practice.
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Freshman and External Transfer Admission
ShowProspective University of Texas at Austin students should visit UT Admissions to learn about the application process and how to declare a major.
Internal Transfer Requirements
ShowUT Austin undergraduates wishing to transfer to UT Social Work or add social work as a major must complete the following steps in order to meet with a BSW advisor:
- Complete the academic requirements
- Fill out an online application
- Book an Advising Meeting
Required Courses
ShowView social work degree requirements to learn about required courses.
Students may also view course descriptions of current social work courses, look through the major's academic resources and handbooks, and learn about the practicum.
Specializations
ShowThis degree program prepares generalist professional social work practitioners. While there is some room to pick classes based on particular interest areas at the BSW level, most specialization occurs on the master's level when students may pick between the Clinical concentration or the Administration and Policy Practice (APP) concentration.
BSW students are also required to complete a supervised internship (practicum) at a social service agency in their final year.
Personality
ShowSocial work students are rumored to be the most passionate students on the UT Austin campus. Typical social work students are eager to learn, are committed to improving the greater community, are passionate about social justice and human well-being, and have a wide range of interests.
Skills
Show- Strong commitment to social justice
- Passionate about the well-being of people
- Excellent communication skills
- Active listening
- Leadership abilities
UT School of Social Work
Email
BSWadvising@austin.utexas.edu
Telephone
(512) 471-5457
Office Location
WWH