Master of Social Work

The Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Regina is accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE-ACFTS). It is the only accredited MSW program in Saskatchewan.

The MSW program prepares students for advanced generalist social work practice, including management, policy formulation, program consultation, research, and direct social work within human services.

The program emphasizes critical analysis of knowledge, theory, and practice to understand the interrelation of social research, social work practice, policy development, administration, and community development to support individuals, families and communities.

Career Options

Graduates with a Master of Social Work often find careers in the following areas, among others:

• providing clinical practice/advanced direct practice/counseling at accredited counseling and other social service agencies
• policy and research work
• consulting services
• supervision/management
• the health regions (which have often posted positions requiring a minimum of an MSW)
• private practice
• government agencies