Master of Social Work Waco

Master of Social Work | Waco

Make caring your career.

The world needs more social workers like you.

Baylor’s MSW program located in the heart of downtown Waco brings together collaborative coursework, meaningful internships, and a social justice curriculum to help you care with confidence — in any field.

Communities need transformational social workers

No matter your background or religion, a career in social work takes faith—faith in humanity and your fellow human beings. We're a program designed to educate and empower the social workers who will make the world a better place for the people living in it. Is it your desire to help others? You've come to the right place. 

You will find there is no limit to the opportunity to affect positive change as a social work professional, and the Garland School of Social Work can help you get there. Social workers touch the full spectrum of the human experience and can be found everywhere. As a Baylor MSW graduate, you will be uniquely positioned to work in a wide array of settings and in a variety of roles. The possibilities are endless!

School Systems

Ensuring children succeed and thrive  

Hospitals

Helping the sick and their families cope with illness 

Nonprofit Organizations

Bringing positive change to large populations  

Correctional Facilities

Preparing inmates to reenter society  

Mental Health Organizations

Providing case management and behavioral health support 

Community Organizations

Organizing communities and populations around local and policy issues 

Shelters

Providing support and tools for people to change their lives  

Religiously Affiliated Organizations

Helping people find fulfillment and meaning 

Why did I choose Social Work? Simple - I wanted to help people. I never could have imagined how being a social worker would change my life for the better. I learned more about myself which has helped to equip me with the ability to effectively support others with empathy and compassion.”

Vanessa Simpson, MSW '13
Behavioral Health Manager @ Children's Health

Choose your specialization

The Garland School of Social Work offers two specializations: Clinical Practice or Community Practice. Our Clinical Practice specialization prepares students for advanced social work practice in multiple clinical and mental health settings, often working with interdisciplinary teams. Our Community Practice specialization prepares students for working with public and/or nonprofit organizations, communities, congregations, and religiously affiliated agencies.

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How to Apply

What do you need to do to apply? Learn about deadlines, transfer credits, fees and more at the link below. Here you'll find everything you need to begin your Master of Social Work journey at Baylor University. 

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Our Waco MSW team is ready to help.

Connect with us

Call our admissions team for one-on-one guidance at 254-710-8360.  

Social Work is a work of heart. Where can it take you?

A Baylor MSW opens up a wide range of career options in the helping professions.  You’ll have the flexibility to go wherever you’re called. 

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Diverse, world-class faculty

Meet our faculty

With one of the most diverse faculties on campus, our students gain insight from a broad range of worldviews, faiths and social work perspectives.

MSW Waco financial aid information

The Garland School of Social Work is committed to subsidizing student costs in order to make obtaining your MSW more affordable. Click through the links below to learn more about the residential costs and financial aid options offered by the GSSW and beyond. 

Have questions?

You can find answers to many of your Waco MSW questions at our comprehensive FAQ page at the link below.

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