Undergraduate Program

The baccalaureate social work program at the Texas Woman’s University was begun in 1946 and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Based on the generalist model, the program includes theoretical concepts, values, and skills taught through participation in classroom, laboratory, and field settings. The B.S.W. degree prepares majors for the beginning level of professional social work practice.

A personal welcome from Dr. Abigail Tilton, Program Director:
Welcome to Social Work [Word]

Mission, Goals, Objectives of the Social Work Program [Word]

Social Work Degree Information:

• Admission Requirements [doc]
• Social Work Student Handbook [doc]
• Degree Plan [doc]
• Degree Requirements [doc]
• Current TWU Catalogue [pdf]

The Social Work Field Practicum:

• Field Practicum Information [Word]
• Field Practicum Application [Word]

Career Opportunities:

There are many employment opportunities available for Social Work graduates. Career choices include those in health settings, children’s and family services, youth work, community mental health, public welfare and services for the elderly.These include Children's Protective Services, Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, Women's Shelters, and Hospital/Medical Social Work.

Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook

Additional Information:

For additional information about the practice of social work, you may wish to look at the following web sites:

• Texas Social Work Licensing Board
• National Association of Social Workers
• National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter