Denton, Texas

University of North Texas MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social Work, College of Public Affairs and Health SciencesPublic

What MSW Options Does University of North Texas Offer?

University of North Texas offers an MSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credits).

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The University of North Texas MSW

Specializations named on University of North Texas's pages: Advanced generalist practice.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at University of North Texas

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social WorkStarts: Fall, Spring30 credits, 1 year (extended option: three semesters)900 hours (400 first year, 500 second year); 500 hours for advanced standingGRE and GMAT not requiredFall 2026-Summer 2027 graduate tuition per credit hour: statutory tuition $50 (Texas residents) or $478 (non-residents), plus board designated graduate tuition $227.79, board authorized tuition $50 and board designated graduate tuition $25; mandatory fees extra

From University of North Texas's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026. Blank cells: the school's pages don't state that detail. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.

How University of North Texas Compares

Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 22 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 15th of 22 in Texas and 261st of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

University of North TexasTexas medianU.S. median
Credits606060

Medians across programs on this site that publish the figure, September 2026. The MSW cost and loan calculator adds fees and federal loan limits.

Other Social Work Degrees at University of North Texas

  • Bachelor of Social Work (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.

Is University of North Texas's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of North Texas's MSW is listed as accredited in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory (September 2026). CSWE accredits the program, which covers every format the school offers it in. All CSWE-accredited MSW programs

Federal data (IPEDS) show University of North Texas awarded 22 MSWs in 2022-23.

From University of North Texas's MSW to a Texas License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LMSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 3,000 hours of supervised professional clinical experience ov…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

Texas license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner

Similar MSW Programs to Compare With University of North Texas

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University of North Texas MSW: Common Questions

Is University of North Texas's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of North Texas's MSW is listed as accredited in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory (September 2026). CSWE accredits the program, which covers every format the school offers it in.

Does University of North Texas Offer an Online MSW?

No. University of North Texas's MSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.

Does University of North Texas Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work: 30 credits; 1 year (extended option: three semesters); BSW completed within the last five years and meeting program requirements.

Does University of North Texas Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Master of Social Work: GRE and GMAT not required.

How Many Field Hours Does University of North Texas's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work: 900 hours (400 first year, 500 second year); 500 hours for advanced standing.

More MSW Programs in Texas

Sources

  1. pahs.unt.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026
  2. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
  4. Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Every program on this site was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation status comes only from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory, license rules from each state's social work board, and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs