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West Texas a &Amp; M University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work, Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social SciencesPublic

What MSW Options Does West Texas a &Amp; M University Offer?

West Texas A & M University offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing.

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The West Texas a &Amp; M University MSW

Specializations named on West Texas A & M University's pages: Advanced generalist practice in rural social work.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at West Texas a &Amp; M University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Science in Social WorkStarts: FallFast Track: one calendar year (August to August); Standard Track: 5 semesters900 hours of internship at two placements (400 first year, 500 second year)Two-year program (60 credits): in-state tuition just under $22,000, out-of-state under $25,000; advanced standing (36 credits): in-state just under $13,000, out-of-state under $15,000. Estimate excludes required course materials, plus a $56 fee each semester enrolled in an online program.

From West Texas A & M University'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 West Texas a &Amp; M University Compares

Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 9 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 22nd of 22 in Texas and 300th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

West Texas A & M UniversityTexas 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 West Texas a &Amp; M University

Is West Texas a &Amp; M University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

West Texas A & M University'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 West Texas A & M University awarded 9 MSWs in 2022-23.

From West Texas a &Amp; M University'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

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West Texas a &Amp; M University MSW: Common Questions

Is West Texas a &Amp; M University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

West Texas A & M University'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 West Texas a &Amp; M University Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Science in Social Work is offered online.

Does West Texas a &Amp; M University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Science in Social Work: Fast Track: one calendar year (August to August); Standard Track: 5 semesters; Bachelor of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program within the past five years (the application page states within the last 6 years).

How Many Field Hours Does West Texas a &Amp; M University's MSW Require?

Master of Science in Social Work: 900 hours of internship at two placements (400 first year, 500 second year).

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Sources

  1. wtamu.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