The Texas State University San Marcos School of Social Work offers a part-time online MSW program with a concentration in Administrative Leadership. The online MSW program uses the same curriculum and syllabi as Texas State’s on-campus MSW program. Texas State offers both a full-length program that requires the completion of 62 credits and takes four years to complete, and an advanced standing track which requires the completion of 36 credits and takes two years to complete. The advanced standing track requires students to have earned a Bachelor of Social Work from a CSWE accredited undergraduate program. Texas State University San Marcos does not accept students from all states, therefore, students consult with an admission advisor to determine if they are eligible for admission before applying.
Coursework in the Administrative Leadership concentration covers topics such as human behavior and psychology, social work ethics and values, social policy, social science research, human diversity, social services, administrative leadership, organizational development, and social justice.
Texas State’s online MSW program requires the completion of 1,100 hours of field education. Students complete 500 hours of field education during the first two years of the program as part of their foundation curriculum, and 600 hours during the last two years of the program as they complete the advanced standing portion of the curriculum. Field placement hours are divided across several semesters, and also incorporate a field seminar during which students discuss their field experiences with faculty and fellow students.
Prior to beginning their field education, students must complete all the coursework necessary to qualify for field placement and set up a pre-registration meeting with the School of Social Work’s Office of Field Practicum in order to determine their assignment to an agency. The Office of Field Practicum’s Field Coordinators assign students to agencies and field instructors after reviewing their field placement application.
Applicants to this program must submit a personal statement, letters of recommendation, a professional resume, and transcripts of all college and graduate coursework. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, and have maintained a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 for their undergraduate coursework. In addition, students must complete Human Biology and Statistics with a passing grade.
Texas State University’s online MSW program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Texas State is also regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools .
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Texas State University – San Marcos Online MSW Programs: Overview
Department: School of Social Work
Degree Types: Traditional and Advanced Standing
Concentrations: Administrative Leadership
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Program Structure: Online with field practicums (no campus visits are required)
Instruction Methods: Program follows a cohort model where students take classes in a specific order – instruction type depends on the Professor, some courses have asynchronous instruction while others require students to log on and meet at specific times
Disclaimer: While no campus visits are required, there is a research forum which requires participation either in person or via web camera (out-of-state students can stream via web camera in real-time). Program does accept out-of-state students if their home state has an agreement with Texas.
Program Information – Traditional Standing Students
Program Overview
Program Name: Online MSW Degree Program
Website: www.socialwork.txstate.edu
Phone Number: (512) 245-2592
Program Requirements
Field Education Requirements: A total of 1,100 hours over four semesters (500 hours during foundation year, 600 hours during advanced year)
Number of Credits Required: 62 credits needed to graduate
Program Length
Program Options: Part-Time Only
Program Length: Part-Time program typically takes 4 years to complete (Fall, Spring and Summer semesters)
Program Start Dates: Fall admission only
Admission Requirements
GPA: Minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of college classes
GRE Information: Not Required
Tuition: In-State: ~$18,662 + fees ($301 per credit hour); Out-of-state: ~$42,842 + fees ($691 per credit hour)
Program Information – Advanced Standing Students
Program Overview
Program Name: Online MSW Degree Program
Website: www.socialwork.txstate.edu
Phone Number: (512) 245-2592
Program Requirements
Field Education Requirements: A total of 600 hours (two semesters)
Number of Credits Required: 36 credits needed to graduate
Program Length
Program Options: Part-Time Only
Program Length: Part-Time program typically takes 2 years to complete (Fall, Spring and Summer semesters)
Program Start Dates: Spring admission only
Admission Requirements
BSW Requirement: Students must have a BSW from a CSWE accredited program
GPA: Minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of college classes
GRE Information: Not Required
Tuition: In-State: ~$10,843 + fees ($301 per credit hour); Out-of-state: ~$24,876 + fees ($691 per credit hour)