School of Social Work
Department website: http://socialwork.utexas.edu/
Programs
Master of Science in Social Work
Doctor of Philosophy
Dual Degree Programs
Dual Degree Programs offered with partner institutions (additional information found on program pages):
- Master of Science in Social Work/Master of Divinity
- Master of Science in Social Work/Master of Public Health
In addition, the School of Social Work offers the following dual degree programs in cooperation with other divisions of the University. More information is available from the graduate advisor in each program.
| Major(s) | Degree(s) |
|---|---|
| Social work/Business administration | MSSW/MBA |
| Social work/Latin American studies | MSSW/MA |
| Law/Social work | JD/MSSW |
| Public affairs/Social work | MPAff/MSSW |
Requirements and Policy
Approval of the graduate advisor is required for registration in any social work courses.
Professional Liability Insurance
Professional liability insurance is required and a criminal background check may be required of all students enrolled in practicum placement or internship courses. The insurance policy must cover the duration of the course, beginning on or before the first regular class period.
For More Information
E-mail: utssw@lists.cc.utexas.edu
Graduate Studies Committee
The following faculty members served on the Graduate Studies Committee (GSC) in the spring 2026 semester.
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Joan E Asseff Mary-Ellen Brown Noel B Busch-Armendariz Esther Calzada Yessenia Castro Namkee Choi Kasey Claborn Allan H Cole Jr Fiona Conway Catherine Cubbin Diana M Dinitto Cynthia G Franklin |
Jaime Fuentes Balderrama Rebecca Gomez Lauren E Gulbas Mercedes Hernandez Sandy Magana Lailea Noel Yolanda C Padilla Danielle Parrish Mary M Velasquez Kirk L Von Sternberg Yuanjin Zhou |
Facilities
The School of Social Work is located in Walter Webb Hall, which houses classrooms, faculty and administrative offices, and student lounge areas.
The school offers students several other services and resources, including the Office of Academic Affairs, which coordinates advising, registration, and other academic matters. Career planning is available through the DiNitto Career Center. The Office of the Associate Dean for Research administers faculty-conducted research in such areas as substance use and mental health; child welfare; cultural diversity; domestic and community violence; gerontology; families, children, and youth; social work education; organizational structures; restorative justice; health; health disparities; and behavioral health.