Advising
Academic Advisors
BSW and MSSW students meet with academic advisors once each semester for technical advising on topics related to curriculum expectations throughout the program. During these advising meetings, course load, specific classes, choice of program of study, management of work-load, and other related topics are reviewed.
Students may meet with program directors and concentration chairs with specific in-depth questions regarding the particular programs, program modifications based on individualized circumstances, and social work program fit.
Students should meet with field support staff and members of the Clinical Faculty with specific in-depth questions regarding field placements and the field education process.
BSW Program
Advisor: Joyce Hunter
jmhunter@mail.utexas.edu
512/471-5457
Program Director: Dr. Rowena Fong
rfong@mail.utexas.edu
512/471-1393
MSSW Program
Advisor: Marian Ascencio, MSSW
marianmahaffey@mail.utexas.edu
512/471-2935
Program Director: Jane Kretzschmar, LCSW
swjak@mail.utexas.edu
512/471-8209
Clinical Concentration Chair: Dr. Cynthia Franklin
cfranklin@mail.utexas.edu
512/471-0533
Community and Administrative Leadership Concentration Chair: Dr. Cal Streeter
cstreeter@mail.utexas.edu
512/232-5913
Ph.D. Program
Program Director: Dr. Jim Schwab
jimschwab@mail.utexas.edu
512/471-9816
Field Education
Assistant: Marty Gartin
mgartin@mail.utexas.edu
512/471-6207
Director of Field: Tanya Voss
tmvoss@mail.utexas.edu
512/471-0510
Other Resources in the School of Social Work
Career Services
Students meet on an as needed basis for the purpose of discussing career issues, job opportunities, and consultation around career decision making during the course of the program.
Jennifer Luna-Idunate, LMSW, Director of the DiNitto Center for Career Services
dccs@austin.utexas.edu
512/232-7362
Faculty
Individual faculty are matched with incoming students for professional advising based on areas of interest. Professional advising provides information regarding the profession of social work as a career choice. Faculty are a resource to assist students in considering the diverse fields of practice available within the profession. They are always available to advise in specialized areas in relation to classes they have taught, professional interests and experience, and research.Faculty/Staff Directory
Center for Social Work Research
The Center for Social Work Research is available as a resource on research opportunities within the School.