University of Victoria - Faculty of Graduate Studies

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Social Work - Advanced

University of Victoria - Faculty of Graduate Studies

Faculty:Faculty of Graduate Studies
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Social Work
Thesis Based:Yes
Course Based:Yes
Length:3 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $6,279
Careers:Managers in Social, Community and Correctional ServicesSocial WorkersCommunity and Social Service Workers

Description:

Our educational mission within the Master of Social Work program is to prepare social workers skilled in critical self-reflection and with an advanced analytic understanding of the social, cultural, political, and practical implications of their work. In particular, we emphasize structural, feminist, Indigenous, and anti-oppressive analysis within a context of interdisciplinary work in an effort to link policy to practice. Our current students bring a strong commitment to social justice and anti-oppressive social work practice in their course work, field placements, and research endeavours. Students engage in a curriculum that is under continual redevelopment as the School strives to meet the challenges set within the mission statement. Our student body is diverse – as they bring diversity of history, knowledge, and experience to the School. Students are encouraged to pursue their particular interests through incorporating their interests in course assignments and in their field placement or thesis.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*78
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Applicants should have a Bachelor of Social Work with a minimum standing of B+ and at least two years of post-B.S.W. professional experience. Students without a B.S.W. are eligible to apply for entry to the Non-B.S.W. M.S.W. This path requires applicants to have an undergraduate degree from a Canadian recognized degree-granting institution and a graduating cumulative GPA of 6.0 or higher. References demonstrating two or more years of successful practice in one or more human service organizations are also required for non-B.S.W. graduates.
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference
    • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
    • Statement of Research Interests
    • Work Experience

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on October 18, 2022