Social Work

The Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) program at the University of Texas at Austin prepares students for advanced social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Both the foundation and concentration curriculum provide experiential learning through internships at selected organizations and agencies with qualified and competent educational supervision. The program organizes and integrates course content and field experiences using a systems/developmental framework and a bio-psycho-social perspective.

The foundation curriculum provides preparation for generalist social work practice. In addition, it develops students’ knowledge of and identification with the social work profession. Students learn about and appreciate social work’s historical development, the range of professional interventions characteristic of contemporary practice, ethical issues and concerns confronting practitioners, and the organizational contexts of practice. Regardless of the student’s choice of concentration, the program emphasizes commitment to culturally diverse populations and women, issues of social and economic justice, and the advancement of the knowledge base of the profession.

Applicants are reviewed and evaluated on the basis of their applicant file, which includes:Records of academic workPersonal narrative statementsScores on the Graduate Record Examination General Test (GRE)Letters of recommendation English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test: 79

Graduate students at The University of Texas at Austin generally support themselves in one of the following ways: departmental aid in the form of scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships; fellowships administered by the Office of Graduate Studies; need-based financial aid administered by the Office of Student Financial Services (OSFS), and outside funding or employment.