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Master of Social Work (MSW) Course-based, Specialization in Leadership in the Human Services (LHS) at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

The course-based MSW prepares students for advanced professional social work practice and direct service, and is accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education. This specialization is delivered online with required virtual and in-person campus residencies in Calgary or Edmonton, and is for both BSW graduates and graduates of other disciplines.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Work  |  Department: Faculty of Social Work  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

27 units of MSW foundation courses (SOWK 621, 625, 627, 629, 632, 633, 637, 641, 645), including a foundational practicum of at least 450 placement hours in the first-year Winter term, followed by specialization coursework.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For application deadlines, see the Future Students webpage: . In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements for Graduate Admission, the Faculty of Social Work requires: a) A Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree* or a four-year bachelor’s degree from another discipline. The undergraduate degree must be awarded prior to the start of the MSW program and must be from a recognized post-secondary institution. *The Faculty of Social Work recognizes BSW and BISW degrees accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE), the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and international credentials deemed equivalent to a Canadian BSW degree by the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW). b) A minimum GPA of 3.00 (on the University of Calgary four-point system).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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