Overview

The Bachelor of Social Work Program of the Division of Social Work, Behavioral and Political Sciences from Prairie View A&M University is a member department within the Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences.

The exemplary and vibrant faculty members have impressive teaching qualifications, distinguished research and scholarly records, and extensive social work practice experiences. We prepare our students for lifelong learning through our commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service.

The Social work faculty members value every student, are accessible, and invested in student learning and full development.

The mission of the program

The mission of the Baccalaureate Social Work (BSW) Program is to prepare students as professional generalist Social Work practitioners and provide students with requisite knowledge for advanced study. The program equips students with core skills and values for beginning level professional Social Work practice in both rural and urban settings, working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, and populations at-risk.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Field of Social Work

Social Work with Children and Families

Social Welfare Policy and Services

Social Welfare Policy Analysis

Human Behavior and the Social Environment

Social Work Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-17 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-06-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Prairie View, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed State of Texas Common Application or PVAMU-International Application
Application Fee
Official High School Transcript or GED Certificate (domestic); or
5 passing grades on the GCE, CXC, West African School Certificate of the completion of O-levels (international)
Minimum Test Scores: ACT - 15 (Composite Score); SAT - 800 (Total Score)
Cumulative grade point average 2.80
Affidavit of Financial Support For International Students
Bank Statement or Letter of Employment to certifying ability of finance study

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

26874 USD / year

≈ 26874 USD / year
Out-of-State

26874 USD / year

≈ 26874 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11299 USD / year

≈ 11299 USD / year

Living costs

Prairie View

United States

914 - 1694 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

The mission of the program

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Prairie View

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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