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Program Overview

 

Degree offered: Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
 

The Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) program provides advanced clinical education for professionals. The program is designed to prepare students for clinical practice with individuals, families, and groups. The M.S.W. degree prepares students for leadership roles in clinical and direct practice organizations. The Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) program of study incorporates critical theory into social work assessment and intervention. Students develop a deeper understanding of the integration of individual, relational, structural and global factors that respect diversity, promote resilience, and strengthen capacity.

The School of Social Work offers two master’s level program tracks.

Advanced One-Year M.S.W.

The Advanced One-Year M.S.W. program track (30 credits) is designed for professionals who currently hold a B.S.W. degree, from an institution accredited by the Canadian Associate for Social Work Education (CASWE) or the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE). Individuals without such a degree cannot be admitted into the Advanced One-Year M.S.W.

Foundational Two-Year M.S.W.

The Foundational Two-Year M.S.W. program track (60 credits) is designed for students who do not have a B.S.W., but who do hold an undergraduate degree.


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