Overview
What you will learn
In conjunction with the School of Social Work, students may pursue a dual degree designed to prepare qualified students for a career in social welfare policy development and human service management. The core knowledge of the Social Work and Public Affairs MSSW/MPAff program offered at University of Texas at Austin are a compelling combination for students who want to pursue a professional career in human service management, social welfare policy development and analysis, program planning and implementation and program evaluation.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Theories and Critical Perspectives of Human Behavior and the Social Environment
- Social Justice: Values, Diversity, Power and Oppression
- Social Work Leadership in Human Service Systems
- Policy Development
- Public Financial Management
- Public Management
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Social Work Public Administration Public Policy View 642 other Masters in Public Administration in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete ApplyTexas application
- Application fee
- Official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions
- GRE scores
- TOEFL scores (for international applicants)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Current résumé
- Personal statement of purpose
Tuition Fee
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International
18932 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9466 USD per semester during 36 months. -
National
18932 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9466 USD per semester during 36 months. -
In-State
10096 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5048 USD per semester during 36 months.
Living costs for Austin
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.