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July 28, 2020 鈥擳he Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) has granted initial accreditation to a Joint Master of Social Work (JMSW) degree program offered by Texas Woman鈥檚 University and the University of North Texas through June 2024.

鈥淪ecuring accreditation is the culmination of years of hard work by the JMSW program faculty, with the support of 91猎奇 and UNT鈥檚 deans, directors and support personnel. CSWE accreditation is the gold standard in social work education. Earning accreditation is not a simple task,鈥� said JMSW Program Director Alex Colvin.

The need for skilled social workers is expected to rise by , much faster than average job growth. Graduates of the will be ready to fill those jobs in health care, child and family services, mental health and other rapidly growing areas.

鈥淲e鈥檙e grateful for such a strong partnership with 91猎奇 where we can capitalize on the talented, student-centered faculty on both campuses,鈥� said Neale Chumbler, dean of the UNT College of Health and Public Service. 鈥淲e are teaching our students skills that are especially important during a time where we are dealing with a pandemic and social injustice, and shaping social workers who will make our nation stronger.鈥�

Universities are required to complete a three-year process in compliance with CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards, demonstrating that the curriculum and program meet rigorous standards and is competency-based as outlined by the council. 鈥淚t further affirms that we are successfully preparing students to practice ethically, address complex social issues, conduct research, and serve diverse populations,鈥� Colvin added.

91猎奇 and UNT developed the JMSW degree program to provide students and faculty with the unique opportunity to draw on the strengths and resources of both universities. Students of the program are considered members of both university communities, and they have access to resources on both campuses. Upon successful degree completion, program graduates are jointly awarded a degree from 91猎奇 and UNT and become eligible for licensure.

Page last updated 3:25 PM, July 28, 2020