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Do not pursue your MSW at this school. The social work department is highly unorganized and severely lacks communication skills. Many students are left in the dark, told conflicting information, and concerns rarely ever addressed. Several professors who teach online courses are lazy, unprofessional and fail to effectively communicate with their students. Group projects in the online programs are heavy, which have been a very challenging experience in that they are inadequate for an online environment.... Read More Field staff do not assist you, or provide conflicting information when they do. Do not ever expect to receive a phone call back if you call the UTA School of Social Work. You will be transferred to a recording to leave a message and will never hear back from anyone. There is a 50/50 chance you will get an e-mail reply, and half of the time it is in unprofessional response where your name is spelled wrong. I do not feel connected to this school, simply because I am so appalled by the inadequacies of this department. They are an embarrassment and a failure.

TERRIBLE COMMUNICATION. If you live outside the DFW area, do not choose this program. They are a nightmare to deal with when it comes to speaking to anyone about placement. You are required to find your own placement if you live outside of the DFW area, but they do not inform you of how to do this and their communication is awful. You can call for weeks straight and they won't answer the phone or call you back. Automatic replies in e-mail are very common, so don't expect to get real answers from... Read More anyone. The classes were relatively easy and I enjoyed the content, but I regret going to UTA simply for the very very poor communication and severe stress and anxiety it caused me. It is possible you may not even graduate on time because of their lack of communication and organization. There are better MSW programs out there, both online and in person. Avoid the headache.

The University of Texas at Arlington does a great job of preparing students to excel in their career directly upon graduation. During the course of the program students will engage in both internships and on-campus job training that will prepare them for employment immediately upon graduation. The professors are very engaging and are readily available to assist students to ensure we succeed. The program is very flexible also due to the fact that they offer both in-class and online courses. The University... Read More also helps you secure employment by offering job fairs and networking events that students can participate in.

UTA is primarily a commuter college. It is definitely not a party school. Academics is the priority. It can be a little hard to make friends because of the large commuter population therefore make sure you plug yourself into organization and groups. I myself joined one organization, The Christians on Campus. They were very welcoming and have several events throughout the semester you can attend a well as weekly Bible studies. This helped me get to meet like minded people. uta is a diverse school... Read More that has organizations and clubs that allow students to express themselves in their own ways. One advice I would give is to make sure you visit your academic adviser frequently. have a list of questions for them. if you find other degrees that could possibly interest you, you can visit other academic advisers from other departments and find out more information, they can even create a degree plan for you. after your freshman year, no one will be guiding you through your degree plan. all responsibilities will be in your hands. Therefore definitely utilize the advisors that is what they are there for. Before registering for any class, check out the professor reviews that would help in class selections. it is advisable to register very early to get the good classes. Also, going for your professor's office hours can be very helpful. You get to know your professor and they know you which comes in handy when you need extra help in the class. UT Arlington is one of the best university for engineering and nursing majors.

If you are considering earning a Masters degree in Social Work, you may want to steer clear of UTA. If you are a highly motivated and conscientious student, look elsewhere. Most professors require group work, which can frustrating because this program attracts slackers. In addition, many of the professors seem disconnected and can be non responsive to student emails or concerns. Some are downright scattered and disorganized. This program is terrible, and it has been very disappointing experience.... Read More

I am currently in the MSW program with a concentration of Direct Practice with Children and Families. I am three semesters into the program, having just finished my 1st summer semester of the program & overall, I do enjoy the program. Some professors are more rigorous than others, yet most that I have been assigned to in the program so far have been very responsive & helpful to students in the program. Advisors could be more helpful and organized because there has been some confusion every semester... Read More in regards to enrolling in the proper classes and class sections, but once they fix mistakes, the enrollment does run smoother. Financial aid has suffered a couple of hiccups so far & it is a bit hard to acquire financial aid if there are hiccups in your FAFSA or UTA student account. However, overall, the program is very good & I definitely recommend it. I do feel like I will be adequately and efficiently prepared for the social work field after I graduate.

Great opportunity to be attending The University of Texas at Arlington. The Social Work department is doing their best to meet the needs of their students. A lot of supportive groups and help is always near. Graduate students are allowed to select their field placement, well, it depends if it is available. Apply early or as soon as you are eligible. Always be your own advocate, a lot of students wait or register late, try and get your registration early in order to get preferred courses. I do hope... Read More they do more internship placement for Health and Aging concentration students. It is quiet new concentration but hospitals are hiring more and more social workers and the school need to meet that need ASAP!

The UTA Social Work program is wonderful! I have learned so much and feel more competent as a social worker from my experience in the MSW program. The professors are mostly down-to-earth and recognize and respect the fact that not everyone learns from "just read the chapter and take a test". I have made professional connections, gained real-life experience, learned from experts in the field, and have received training that is extremely applicable to my work now and in the future. Although Arlington... Read More is not the safest area and the public transportation could use some work, the School of Social Work at UTA is amazing!