Bachelor of Social Work

Availability: On Campus
Program Length: 120 Hours

Program Overview

The A&M–Central Texas Social Work program is a nationally recognized professional degree, preparing graduates to be eligible for social work licensure. The personal interaction between our faculty and students is important to this mission. As a result, we do not currently offer online options for our courses.

The Bachelor of Social Work at Texas A&M University–Central Texas prepares you to pursue a career in child protective, mental health, adoption, geriatric services, and more. Our program also prepares you for the entry-level practice of social work. 

The program will enable you to become a licensed social worker and develop a strong background for future graduate studies. Social workers typically hold front-line positions in social welfare agencies that deal with a wide range of social problems. Texas A&M University–Central Texas offers placement opportunities in social service that provide real-world experience.

Career Opportunities

  • Child and family
  • Social work in public social service agencies
  • Case management
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Geriatrics
  • Hospice
  • Medical
  • Mental health and substance abuse

Transfer Pathways:

The direct & affordable path from your community college to a Bachelor’s degree!

Whether you are attending an A&M–Central Texas partner college, have credits from another community college, or are attending another four-year university, your A&M–Central Texas enrollment specialist can help you find the quickest and most affordable path to your bachelor’s degree.

To get started, select your desired degree program and your community college, or select the A&M–Central Texas guide if your community college is not shown. Then choose an available pathway:

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Phi Alpha receives Service Award

Social Work Organization Wins National Service Award

Phi Alpha students conduct a variety of fund-raising events throughout the year to enable them to carry out community service projects. Last fall was actually the thirteenth year that the TAMUCT Pi Rho chapter of Phi Alpha has won the national Community Service award given by the national Phi Alpha organization.

IN THE NEWS

TAMU System Awards Regent Professor to Social Work Chair

Texas A&M University–-Central Texas’ Department of Social Work Chair Michael R. Daley, Ph.D, was named a Regent’s Professor for 2022-2023 by the Texas A&M University System Regents.

The award program was established in 1996 to recognize faculty and employees who have made extraordinary contributions to their university, or agency, as well as to the people of Texas. According to the A&M System Board of Regents “The honorees come from a broad range of disciplines throughout our universities, and state agencies. They share a common thread: they are at the top of their professions and are dedicated to finding ways to better the lives of their fellow Texans and citizens of the world.”

Dr. Michael Daley

For Students

Accreditation

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

Title IV-E Child Welfare Stipend 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.

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.

Program Application and New Student Handbook

The field instruction manual for social work is an all-encompassing explanation of the social work degree and guide to completing the practicum requirement.

To apply for the Bachelor of Social Work program, please submit letters of reference and complete the application to the major.

Talk to your Social Work Advisor

Talk to an A&M–Central Texas academic advisor, online or in person, for prospective student advising, undergraduate and graduate advising, and help with a range of other issues.

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Faculty and 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]

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