Texas State University – San Marcos Online MSW Program

The Texas State University School of Social Work offers an online Master of Social Work (MSW) program with a concentration in Advanced Practice Leadership. The program is available in both on-campus and online formats, and Texas State states that the online and on-campus programs use the same textbooks and curricula and are taught by core faculty. (socialwork.txst.edu)

Texas State offers two fully online MSW tracks. The Foundation/Regular track is a 62-credit option for students who have a bachelor’s degree in another field or who do not qualify for advanced standing. The Advanced Standing track is a 36-credit option for students who have earned a Bachelor of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program within the last 10 years. (distancelearning.txst.edu)

The Advanced Practice Leadership curriculum integrates direct practice and administrative coursework. Students prepare for leadership-oriented social work roles while completing the same CSWE-accredited curriculum used in the university’s campus-based MSW program. (distancelearning.txst.edu)

Texas State’s online MSW cohorts may be completed full time or part time. The university describes part-time online study as two courses per semester and full-time online study as three to four courses per semester. (socialwork.txst.edu)

Field education is part of the MSW curriculum. Texas State’s Office of Field Education coordinates BSW and MSW internships and states that students are not expected to secure their own internships or contact agencies directly. Students should confirm current track-specific field-hour requirements with the School of Social Work. (socialwork.txst.edu)

Texas State is authorized to accept online students from all states. The university also advises students in licensure-track programs to contact the appropriate state licensing agency or Texas State’s Extended Learning office if they plan to complete internship, practicum or clinical placements outside Texas. (distancelearning.txst.edu)

Texas State University – San Marcos Online MSW Program: Overview

Department: Texas State University School of Social Work

Degree Types: Foundation/Regular Track and Advanced Standing Track

Concentrations: Advanced Practice Leadership

Program Structure: Online with field practicum/internship requirements; no campus visits are listed on the current distance learning program page.

Instruction Methods: Online cohort model. Students follow a sequenced curriculum and may enroll full time or part time. (socialwork.txst.edu)

Program Information – Traditional Standing Students

Program Overview

• Program Name: Online MSW Degree Program
• Phone Number: (512) 245-2592

Program Requirements

• Field Education Requirements: Foundation/Regular track students complete field education as part of the MSW curriculum. Texas State’s Office of Field Education coordinates field placements; students should confirm current total-hour requirements with the School of Social Work. (socialwork.txst.edu)
• Number of Credits Required: 62 credits. (distancelearning.txst.edu)

Program Length

• Program Options: Part-time and full-time
• Program Length: Varies by plan of study. Texas State describes part-time online study as two courses per semester and full-time online study as three to four courses per semester. (socialwork.txst.edu)
• Program Start Dates: Fall admission only; Texas State states that there are no spring or summer admissions for the MSW program. (socialwork.txst.edu)

Admission Requirements

• GPA: Texas State states that applicants cannot be admitted to the MSW program if their GPA is below 2.9, and that there is no conditional or probationary admission. The admissions process is holistic and considers previous GPAs, essays, work and volunteer history and the interview. (socialwork.txst.edu)
• GRE Information: The GRE is not required. (socialwork.txst.edu)

Program Information – Advanced Standing Students

Program Overview

• Program Name: Online MSW Degree Program – Advanced Standing Track
• Phone Number: (512) 245-2592

Program Requirements

• Field Education Requirements: Advanced Standing students complete advanced field education as part of the MSW curriculum. Texas State’s Office of Field Education coordinates field placements; students should confirm current total-hour requirements with the School of Social Work. (socialwork.txst.edu)
• Number of Credits Required: 36 credits. (distancelearning.txst.edu)

Program Length

• Program Options: Part-time and full-time options
• Program Length: Varies by plan of study. Texas State describes part-time online study as two courses per semester and full-time online study as three to four courses per semester. (socialwork.txst.edu)
• Program Start Dates: Fall admission only; Texas State states that there are no spring or summer admissions for the MSW program. (socialwork.txst.edu)

Admission Requirements

• BSW Requirement: Students must have a BSW from a CSWE-accredited program earned within the last 10 years. (distancelearning.txst.edu)
• GPA: Texas State states that applicants cannot be admitted to the MSW program if their GPA is below 2.9, and that there is no conditional or probationary admission. (socialwork.txst.edu)
• GRE Information: The GRE is not required. (socialwork.txst.edu)

Please contact the program to determine if the program is available for your state of residence and whether field education can be completed in your state.

Texas State University – San Marcos’ MSW program information was last updated in July 2026. For more information, visit the university’s website above.

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