What sets the Garland School of Social Work apart?

No one works more closely with students on internship placement than the Garland School of Social Work. Both campuses have dedicated individuals who work directly with students and placement sites to create successful partnerships. Our Practicum team is dedicated your success. They take into consideration your interests and location, and do their best to match you with a site that will merge your classroom learning with real-world application.

GSSW faculty are renowned, expert leaders in the social work profession, have a passion for sharing knowledge with students, and lead by example in and out of the classroom. They model servant leadership and offer students meaningful mentorship. Faculty mentors are resources for students as they navigate the MSW program. Mentors often continue beyond graduation to develop professional relationships as colleagues with their mentees. Students also have the opportunity to partner with faculty on research through throughout their MSW experience.

The GSSW student-to-professor ratio is approximately 10:1, and the average class size is 15 students, which translates into an environment of active, meaningful learning. The size and style of classes offered at the GSSW, both in-person and online, give students the opportunity to connect with classmates and professors on a deeper level. Our professors and students come from all walks of life and bring their own unique perspectives into the learning environment. Our classes allow for deep engagement, lively discussion and true connection with each other.

The GSSW partners with other departments to provide dual degree options that allow students to connect their passions. Dual degrees are offered at our Waco campus in partnership with Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business and George W. Truett Theological Seminary. The dual degrees offered include the: MSW/MBA, MSW/MDiv, MSW/MTS.