A proud tradition at Texas Social Work is the interdisciplinary nature of research and practice in social work, including majors offered at The University of Texas at Austin.
Several MSSW students are working on dual degrees from Texas Social Work and other colleges, schools and units across the Forty Acres. After pursuing and completing an academically challenging course of study, this cohort is well-positioned to bring a broad and deep level of knowledge through a social work lens to their chosen fields. It’s a powerful combination that helps social workers tackle some of society’s greatest challenges and opportunities and change the world.
In May 2024, Julia Pynes became the first-ever Texas Longhorn to earn a dual MSSW/MBA degree through Texas Social Work and the McCombs School of Business. Pynes earned her LMSW license and now serves as the financial wellness program manager at Foundation Communities in Austin, Texas.
“I am grateful for the guidance I’ve received from professors at both Texas Social Work and McCombs, as well as leaving with lifelong friends and future colleagues. I look forward to using my degrees towards a career that is focused on advancing justice.”
Julia Pynes (MBA/MSSW ’24)
Additionally, in May 2024, Jaria Martin became the latest Texas Social Work graduate to earn a dual juris doctor degree from Texas
“My educational experiences with a degree in family and human services and dual degree JD/MSSW studies lend me a unique perspective on the cross-section of the legal system and social policies.”
Jaria Martin (JD/MSSW ‘24)