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Master of Social Work (MSW) at King's University College at Western University

King's University College at Western University, Canada

Programme overview

The MSW is a direct-practice (non-thesis) program that develops the knowledge and practice skills of social work professionals, with practice-oriented courses and opportunities to apply theory in real-life situations. It is not offered online, hybrid, part time or through distance studies.

Faculty: Social Work  |  Department: School of Social Work  |  Duration: 1-year stream (with a BSW) or 2-year stream (24 months, with a 4-year degree in another discipline)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

The 1-year stream runs across Fall, Winter and Summer terms; the 2-year stream has foundational social work courses in year one and advanced courses in year two, across three terms each year, plus a professional practicum.

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Application information

Entry requirements

1-year MSW: BSW from an accredited university, minimum 70% average in the last two full-time years, a Research Methods course, 1000+ hours of paid or unpaid human-services work, and Casper. 2-year MSW: 4-year bachelor degree with the same average, research methods, experience and Casper requirements. Also two non-academic references, resume and experiences summary, and supplemental questions. Applications open October 15; deadline January 15.

Master of Social Work: applications open October 15 and close January 15.

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