Social Work
Mission Statement
Educating transformative culturally competent social workers
Vision Statement
Catalysts for transformative culturally competent social work
Student Information
Prospective Applicants
Want to learn more about earning your MSW degree from UTSA? Find out about what you can do with an MSW degree, the academic program, how to apply, financial aid and other resources. Read more
Curriculum
The Department offers two options for students: the 60 hour curriculum or the 36 hours of coursework are available to those students who have undergraduate degrees in something other than social work. Read More
Field Education
The M.S.W. degree prepares students for advanced, culturally competent social work practice. Graduates work in professional positions serving individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
Current Students
The Social Work Department is in the process of revising its curriculum. Click here for more details.
Download & Resources
Council on Social Work Education
The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is a nonprofit national association representing more than 3,000 individual members, as well as graduate and undergraduate programs of professional social work education.
National Association of Social Workers
The National Association of Social Workers is the largest organization of professional social workers in the world. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
National Association of Social Workers of Texas
The Texas Chapter of The National Association of Social Workers, headquartered in Austin, is one of over 55 chapters worldwide.
Owl Purdue – APA Resource
APA (American Psychological Association) is most commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences.
Current News & Events
CSWE – APM
The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is holding its 55th Annual Program Meeting (APM) in San Antonio, Texas, on November 6-9, 2009. This year’s national conference is titled Bridging Rights, Culture, and Justice: Social Work as a Change Agent. Click here to find out more information: http://www.cswe.org/CSWE/meetings/annualmeeting/ Note that student volunteers are needed to work at the conference.
NASW Texas Annual Conference
October 15-17th, Fort Worth, Texas
Student volunteers needed – check the NASW Texas website for more information. Note September 21st application deadline to volunteer.
