Bachelor in Social Work (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are available in the Texas College Tuition & Fees section.. The application deadline for the Jan 2027 intake is Dec 15, 2026.

Students complete two sequential field placements totaling 420 clock hours in community settings. They apply social work principles through direct practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities. The programme emphasizes generalist practice grounded in the person-in-environment framework. It prepares students to address social, economic, and environmental justice issues in local and global contexts.

The programme requires a total of 120 credit hours, including a liberal arts foundation and professional social work courses. Students complete two field placements totaling 420 clock hours as part of the curriculum.

Graduates work as generalist social workers in community agencies, mental health centres, child welfare services, and nonprofit organizations.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submit official transcripts and complete the Social Work Admission Application.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

Texas College traces its history to 1894, when it was founded by the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church, now the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Its mission continues to reflect the principles of that denomination while preparing students for lifelong learning, leadership, and service. Intellectual, spiritual, ethical, moral, and social development are central to the college's educational purpose.

Academic programs are organized across Business and Social Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Education, and Natural and Computational Sciences. Texas College offers 12 baccalaureate degree programs and two associate degree programs. Instruction uses different modalities and focuses on the competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities connected to each area of study. Academic achievement is recognized through Presidential Scholar, Dean's List, and Honor Roll distinctions.

Located in Tyler, Texas, the college presents a culturally diverse and inclusive environment for students who aspire to become purpose-driven, financially secure, and marketable leaders. Its core values include academic excellence, community service, tolerance, social responsibility, perseverance, and integrity. International students should expect an institution where academic study is connected with personal development, service, and leadership, within a Christian Methodist Episcopal context.