Program Overview

Introduction to the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work

The Diana R. Garland School of Social Work is a prestigious institution dedicated to providing high-quality education and research opportunities in the field of social work. The school offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as online and on-campus options.

Programs Offered

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
• Master of Social Work (MSW) - Waco and Online options
• Online Master of Social Work (MSW) - Standard and Advanced Standing Programs
• Online MS in Interdisciplinary Studies
• Online Social, Nonprofit and Public Leadership Program
• PhD in Social Work
• Global Mission Leadership (MSW)

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

The BSW program is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of social work principles and practices. The program includes coursework in areas such as:

• Human behavior and the social environment
• Social work practice with individuals, families, and groups
• Social policy and advocacy
• Research methods and statistics

Master of Social Work (MSW)

The MSW program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in social work practice, policy, and research. The program includes coursework in areas such as:

• Advanced social work practice with individuals, families, and groups
• Social policy and advocacy
• Research methods and statistics
• Specializations in areas such as clinical practice, community practice, and organizational leadership

MSW Specializations

The MSW program offers specializations in:

• Clinical Practice: prepares students for advanced social work practice in clinical settings
• Community Practice: prepares students for social work practice in community-based settings

Online Master of Social Work (MSW)

The Online MSW program is designed to provide students with the flexibility to pursue their graduate degree online. The program includes coursework in areas such as:

• Advanced social work practice with individuals, families, and groups
• Social policy and advocacy
• Research methods and statistics
• Specializations in areas such as clinical practice, community practice, and organizational leadership

Online MSW Specializations

The Online MSW program offers specializations in:

• Clinical Practice: prepares students for advanced social work practice in clinical settings
• Community Practice: prepares students for social work practice in