Orien Levy Woolf Division of Social Work

Whether you want to change a life or change the world, a social work degree from Texas Woman’s University can help you achieve your goal.

Each year, the TWU Orien Levy Woolf Division of Social Work students contributed more than 20,000 hours of community service to improving the lives of children, the elderly, people living with HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, people living in poverty, immigrants, refugees, and other vulnerable, marginalized groups. With a strong commitment to the values and ethics of the social work profession, the Orien Levy Woolf Division of Social Work strives to meet the needs of a rapidly changing and diversifying society while achieving social and economic justice for all.

As a student in our program, you will have the opportunity to participate in practicum education,  community service initiatives and student organizations, under the guidance of dedicated faculty and staff. Upon graduation, you will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and values necessary for you to:

• Engage in effective generalist social work practice with diverse populations;
• Enhance the profession with a developed knowledge of social work; and
• Become a leader in your field.

Degree programs

Bachelor of Social Work

Master of Social Work

Now accepting applications for Fall 2027. Priority deadline is January 27, 2027. Learn more here.

MSW admissions

Now accepting applications for Fall 2027. Priority deadline January 22, 2027. Learn more here.

Career outlook

Our degree programs will prepare you for professional practice in a number of social work settings, including:

• Child Welfare
• Community Mental Health
• Criminal Justice
• Medical Social Work
• Emergency Social Services
• School Social Work
• Domestic Violence
• Macro Practice

For more information about social work career opportunities, please visit the National Association of Social Workers and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.