School of Social Work
Create Positive Change
Be the catalyst for change, combining knowledge and compassion to transform lives and uplift communities as a social worker.
Helping Communities
Embark on an exciting and fulfilling career in social work at East Texas A&M. We are eager to help you gain the expertise to solve problems and create positive change for individuals, families and groups through one-on-one interactions or community-wide initiatives. Our programs foster an informed passion for improving the quality of life for all people—especially those most vulnerable—working in rural and urban communities, schools, hospitals and social service agencies.
What is Social Work?
Social work is a discipline and profession focused on enhancing social function, self-determination, collective responsibility, health and well-being for individuals, families, groups and communities.
A degree in social work will help prepare you for numerous careers, including, but not limited to:
- Benefits management
- Case management
- Child and family social work
- Child welfare and foster care
- Counseling
- Community outreach
- Geriatric social work
- Higher education
- Human resources and services
- Non-profit administration
- Probation officer
- Policy analysis and advocacy
- Research analysis
- Social justice advocacy
- School-based social work
Explore Our Programs
Social Welfare Minor
Social Work (BSW)
Our faculty brings a wealth of expertise, research, and practical experience in social work, covering essential areas like social welfare and social justice. You’ll have the chance to learn from passionate instructors who are deeply committed to social work education and advancing the profession. With a variety of courses to choose from, you’ll be well-prepared to make a meaningful impact in the field.
Social Work (MSW)
Our advanced generalist perspective provides an overall understanding of the many areas of social work and prepares you for LMSW practice. Our selection of courses is eclectic and student centered, and our field education program works with hundreds of agencies in a variety of social work settings. Degree programs are flexible with full-time and part-time options available ensuring that you can progress at your own pace that best suits your lifestyle.
Welcome from the Department Head
Welcome to the School of Social Work at East Texas A&M. The department focuses on difference through the lens of a strengths perspective. Our undergraduate and graduate programs expand student’s knowledge and experience for working with a variety of people through opportunities in and out of the classroom, including study abroad experiences.
Our alumni work in many areas of social work practice including healthcare, child welfare and mental health practice. If you have a passion for engaging with people and making positive changes happen, I invite you to explore our programs and offerings.
Accreditation
Both the BSW and MSW programs are fully accredited by The Council on Social Work Education, the sole accrediting agency for social work education in the United States. The BSW was fully accredited in 1978 and the MSW program was accredited in 2001. In accordance with the requirements of CSWE's recognition body, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), the CSWE Office of Social Work Accreditation (ASWA) administers a multistep accreditation process that involves program self-studies, site visits and COA reviews.
Faculty Spotlight
Benjamin May, Ph.D., LCSW
BSW Admission Application
Mission Statements
Bachelor of Social Work
A&M School of Social Work prepares competent generalist practitioners to serve, advocate and empower.
Master of Social Work
A&M School of Social Work educates professional advanced practitioners to lead, innovate and transform.
Meet our Department
Contact Us
- School of Social Work
- 903.468.3047
- 903.468.3221
- [email protected]
- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011