Program Overview
The Social Work at University of Texas Brownsville is a Master programme in Social Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Social Work programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 12,480 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,320 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Brownsville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Work programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Human Behavior and the Social Environment : Individuals, Families and Small Groups
- Human Behavior and the Social Environment II: Social Institutions, Communities and Organizations
- Social Welfare Policy
- Social Work as a Profession
- Social Work with Diverse Populations
- Generalist Social Work Practice I
- Generalist Social Work Practice II
- Generalist Social Work Practice III
- Social Work Research Designs and Applications
- Field Practicum I
- Field Practicum II
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Bachelor\'s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.
- Official transcripts from each institution attended (must be submitted directly to UTRGV).
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- Writing Sample.
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- Verified successful completion of a course in basic statistics.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 12,480 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,320 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 12,480 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,320 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Texas Brownsville directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Texas Brownsville
University of Texas Brownsville
United States
The University of Texas at Brownsville was an educational institution located in Brownsville, Texas. The university was on the land once occupied by Fort Brown. It was a member of the University...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 30