About Master’s Program,
UTEP is located on the US-Mexico border across the border from its sister city of Cd. Juarez, Mexico. It forms the largest international metroplex in the world, with a combined population of over 2 million residents. This bi-national and bi-cultural community gives our students a unique perspective on social work. The Department of Social Work is committed to educate culturally competent practitioners. By combining classroom work, simulation technology and practicum fieldwork in social service agencies in El Paso, Texas and the region, UTEP students graduate with the skills and knowledge to practice social work in a wide variety of settings.
The UTEP Department of Social Work administers two degree programs. The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) prepares students for generalist practice. Between 70 and 75 students are actively enrolled in the BSW Program. The Master of Social Work (MSW) prepares students for advanced practice with a concentration in Social Work in the Border Region. The MSW Program has 70–80 students actively enrolled in the program.
The UTEP BSW and MSW Programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
The MSW degree plans require 60 credits for Full-Time and Part-Time students, and 30 credits for Advanced Standing students. Full-Time is two years (5 or 6 semesters), Part-Time is three years (7 to 9 semesters), and Advanced Standing is one year (3 semesters). All degree plans require students to begin courses in June of their first year.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above (Advanced Standing cumulative GPA of 3.5 in social work courses)
Master’s Funding Coverage,
UTEP’s Department of Social Work also offers stipends for specific internships, scholarships based on financial need, and paid work positions as Graduate Assistants (GA’s) and Research Assistants (RA’s). Currently, department-specific grants allow the Department to offer partial and full financial support to many students.
All students attending Graduate School at UTEP are eligible for need-based and merit-based programs through the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. Many merit-based scholarships are available through Scholar Mine at the address above.
MSW applicants should complete a FAFSA form and send the information to UTEP as early as possible. Apply online at fafsa.ed.gov and indicate the UTEP school code of 003661. A federal website for graduate students offers useful information .
Application Requirement,
- Application,
- Copy/copies of the undergraduate transcript(
- Degree Plan Preference Form
- A personal essay
- Experience Summary Form
- Resume
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Advanced Standing ONLY: The Competency Assessment Form
Application Deadline,
Jan 31, 2026
Application Fee,
Please refer official website
