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Master of Social Work

Current Student Resources

Students in the Master of Social Work Program must complete a number of mandatory and elective courses. Students can choose the following routes to complete their program:
  • Thesis
  • Field Education
  • Research Practicum (admissions suspended)
  • Field Practicum (admissions suspended)

Please refer to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research website for more information on the classes needed to complete each route. Click here to view a sample course schedule. 

Students can also complete a Master of Indigenous Social Work (MISW) through an internship or thesis route.

MSW Program Route Change

 

The MSW program is currently transitioning its program structure to better support the students. The Field Practicum and Research Practicum routes are being updated and combined into one route - the newly titled Field Education route.

This new route will include a seminar offered alongside the field education placement, and a module-based course taken in the term after the field education placement. New Field Education courses will be offered starting Fall 2027.

Current Practicum students have the option to either remain in the route they were originally admitted to or switch to the new Field Education route.

Refer to this poster and FAQ document for more information. 

Student Manuals

The following manuals will help guide students through their thesis and practicum:

Video Presentations

The following videos will help students navigate their MSW program:

MSW Program Overview and Requirements

Library Supports - Library Supports

FGSR Supports - Resources for Graduate Students

Course Descriptions

View SW 800 and 900 level course descriptions

Student Forms

Find all of the forms you may need as you complete your MSW

Completed Theses & Practicum Reports

Look at previously completed theses and practicum reports