Department of Social Work

The A&M–Central Texas Social Work program is a nationally recognized professional degree, preparing graduates to be eligible for social work licensure.

Why Social Work, Why Here?

The Bachelor of Social Work at A&M–Central Texas offers students the unique opportunity to learn with our experienced, widely recognized faculty in the field of social work education. Our faculty is committed to excellence in student education, to building a relationship with each student, and developing each student’s special strengths in order to provide a quality education. Our small student to instructor ratio makes this possible.

The BSW program is a nationally recognized professional degree in social work, and prepares the graduate to be eligible for social work licensure. The BSW Program at TAMUCT is a nationally accredited program by the Council on Social Work Education. (CSWE)

Prepared to Face Challenging Issues

Licensed Professional Social Workers deal with some of the most troubling problems facing our society today. The profession of social work is dedicated to helping individuals and families cope with some of the most challenging issues in their lives. Professional Social Workers are qualified to work in variety of professional settings, with many different populations, some of which include:

  • Domestic violence
  • Violence against children and the elderly
  • Mental illness
  • Access to health care
  • Probation and parole
  • Assisting children in the community school setting
  • Foster and Adoptive families
  • Children in foster care
  • Family reunification
  • Reduction in the overall number of out of home placements
  • Human trafficking
  • Rural social work

Social workers follow a stringent professional code of ethics, based on respect of all people with whom they encounter, their unique situation, and in shaping social policies that help society as a whole.

Social worker working with client

Child Welfare Training Title IV-E Program

The A&M–Central Texas Department of Social Work uses its participation in the Title IV-E program to enhance and build our students’ educations. The Social Work Department’s partnership with CPS prepares students with valuable real-world experience in the child welfare community.

IN THE NEWS

Hundreds receive free meals at downtown Killeen ministry

Claudia Rappaport putting fried chicken into a to-go box for the person in front of her.
Dr. Claudia Rappaport teaching a class

Social Work Charts Path for Student Success

“This is much more than a meet and greet. There is serious discussion of program requirements, the transition from lower to upper division courses, transition from academic to professional expectations, and introduction to the culture of student involvement in community service.”

Professor Michael Daley receives National Award.

Social Work Chair at A&M–Central Texas Receives National Award

Dr. Michael Daley, Regents Professor and Chair of the Department of Social Work at Texas A&M University – Central Texas in Killeen received a prestigious national award from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) at its recent 68th Annual Program Meeting in Anaheim, California.

Two A&M–Central Texas Social Work Professors Recognized as National Leaders

A&M–Central Texas Professors Michael Daley and Claudia Rappaport never imagined that they would be celebrating their 2019 Pioneer Award from the National Association of Social Workers in 2022. The designation, rarely awarded to more than one scholar in the same university, took both of them by surprise.

Headshots of A&M-Central Texas professors Michael Daley and Claudia Rappaport, winners of the 2019 Pioneer Award.

Faculty & Staff

Program Faculty, Program Director

Dr. Michael Daley, Ph.D. LMSW-AP, ACSW

Department: Humanities
Office/Room: Warrior Hall-420F
Phone: 254.501.5936
Email: [email protected]

Program Faculty, Academic Advisor

Dr. Claudia Rappaport, Ph.D., ACSW, MSSW

Department: Humanities
Office/Room: Warrior Hall-420D
Phone: 254.519.5432
Email: [email protected]

Program Faculty, Field Coordinator

Vene Baggett, MSW, LMSW

Department: Humanities
Office/Room: Warrior Hall-420G
Phone: 254-501-5947
Email:  [email protected]

Title IV-E Child Welfare Program Coordinator

Kathryn Crittenden

Department: Humanities
Office/Room: Offsite, please contact by telephone or email.
Phone: 254.501.5822
Email: [email protected]

Title IV-E Administrative Associate IV

Tyler Hudson

Department: Humanities
Office/Room: Warrior Hall-420N
Phone: 254.519.5747
Email: [email protected]

Administrative Coordinator II

Lauren Musson

Department: Humanities
Office/Room: Warrior Hall-420A
Phone: 254.501.5948
Email: [email protected]

Mission

The mission of the Bachelor of Social Work Program at Texas A&M University–Central Texas is to prepare high quality graduates for entry-level generalist social work practice and advanced education through education is delivered in a rigorous and student-centered learning environment that promotes professional behavior, values and ethics, human and community well-being, respect for all people, and a global perspective, and is guided by a person-in-environment framework, knowledge based on scientific inquiry, and social work competencies in support of the college and university missions.

Accreditation

The BSW program at Texas A&M University–Central Texas is accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE).

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Frantzy Mesadieu and his daughter, Bernadette, celebrate during graduation.