Overview

The Social Work MSSW program from University of Texas at Austin provides 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.

Graduates with Social Work from University of Texas at Austin will:

gain preparation for generalist social work practice.

develop knowledge of and identification with the social work profession.

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Work

Clinical Assessment & Differential Diagnosis

Social Work Leadership in Human Service Systems

Advanced Integrative in Social Work Knowledge and Practice

Advanced Policy Practice

Theories and Methods of Group Intervention

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-06-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

42 SCH

42-60

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work View 591 other Masters in Social Work in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited United States institution or proof of equivalent training at an institution outside the United States

A grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in upper-division work (junior- and senior-level courses) and in any graduate work already completed

Successful completion of at least one introductory statistics course that covered inferential applications

Adequate undergraduate preparation with a range of studies in the liberal arts and behavioral sciences

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is accepted but not required

Personal narrative statements

Letters of reference (3 required, 5 preferred)

Current resume

Non-refundable application fee: $65 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents; $90 for international applicants

Official transcripts

Tuition Fee

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International

19108 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9554 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

19108 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9554 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

10340 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5170 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Austin

1243 - 2304 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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