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As communities evolve and face increasingly intricate challenges, the role of social workers becomes ever more vital in assisting people, organizations, and neighborhoods through hardships. Nationwide, there remains a significant deficit of social work professionals, with East Texas experiencing this shortage acutely. The region's rural characteristics, older demographic, and socioeconomic and psychological health difficulties create a distinct requirement for social services, as highlighted in a 2018 Texas Comptroller's analysis. The University of Texas at Tyler addresses this need by offering its Bachelor of Social Work program through both in-person and distance learning options.
Complete an accredited high school program.     
Meet the following requirements:
Top 25% - Automatic Admissions
2nd Quartile - Minimum of 2.75 GPA
3rd Quartile - Minimum of 2.75 GPA
4th Quartile- Minimum of 2.75 GPA