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Master of Social Work - Advanced Practice Leadership - Advanced

Texas State University

San Marcos — San Marcos, Texas, United States

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
August 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 13,812
Application Fee
USD 90
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The School of Social Work offers the Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree with a major in Advanced Practice Leadership, which prepares students for advanced specialized practice. The degree is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Social work practice at the M.S.W. level shares a common core of knowledge, values, and skills. Throughout the curriculum, the School emphasizes social justice and professional ethics. The M.S.W. degree prepares graduates for a wide variety of positions in many diverse, interesting fields that address human needs. The School of Social Work at Texas State University prepares culturally responsive, advocacy-focused, ethical social workers who are prepared to serve as leaders for positive change. It advances the purpose of social work, which is to promote personal and organizational well-being and to build a more just society. The Advanced Practice Leadership curriculum allows students to integrate direct [practice] and administrative course work in order to train ethical, effective social workers. The program celebrates their distinguished alumni, who are recognized social work leaders at the state, national and global levels. M.S.W. graduates are employed across Texas, the U.S. and the world in a variety of practice fields, including child welfare, healthcare, behavioral mental health, education, veteran's affairs, and criminal justice. Alumni also fill a range of leadership positions in different agency-based settings, such as clinical practice, program development or administration. The university's location in the Austin-San Antonio corridor provides a range of opportunities for on-campus students.
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Credential
Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 13,812
Application fee
USD 90
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
August 2027, August 2028, August 2029
Application deadline
1 June 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

San Marcos

San Marcos, Texas, United States

601 University Drive

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
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About the Institution

Texas State University is a public, student-centered research institution guided by their unwavering belief in the power of education to transform communities, power economies, and reimagine the world. Their students come from every walk of life, from across Texas, the nation, and the world. Texas State University is currently home to undergraduate and graduate students from more than 8- nations and offers more than 200 degree programs. Opportunities to participate fully in campus life awaits students at Texas State - including faculty-led research projects, over 330 student organizations, stu...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.