College of Health Sciences
UTEP social work students with a passion for improving others' lives receive a unique educational experience in a distinctly binational, bicultural community through stimulating coursework, simulation technology and field work.
UTEP's social work programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
Benefit from two degree programs — a Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work
Practicums provide real-word experience in community agencies such as the Child Crisis Center of El Paso
Jessica Ayala has made a difference in people’s lives working as a school counselor and rapid rehousing case manager. As project coordinator for Cuidate El Paso: Protecting our Community against HPV, Jessica's goal is to increase HPV vaccination rates and reduce HPV-related cancers in El Paso.
UTEP students graduate with the skills and knowledge to practice social work in a wide variety of settings such as schools, hospitals and clinics, child welfare agencies and legal and corrections settings.