Health Sciences
Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation (BCR)
University of Calgary, Canada
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- Bachelor's
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Health Sciences
The thesis-based Master of Social Work is a nationally accredited programme preparing students for advanced professional practice, designed for those intending doctoral studies or careers needing advanced programme evaluation and research skills. It is delivered online with in-person residencies in Calgary or Edmonton. Specializations are Clinical Social Work Practice, International and Community Development, and Leadership in the Human Services.
Faculty: Faculty of Social Work | Duration: Three or four years full-time (maximum), depending on entry route, specialization and location; 36-month programme for BSW holders, 48 months total for non-social work degrees | Intake: May 1 (applications due November 3 for Canadian/permanent resident and international applicants) | Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Students with a BSW complete 10 courses (30 units): 4 Advanced Social Work Practice courses, 4 specialization courses and 2 thesis research courses. Students with a non-social work degree first complete 9 foundation courses (27 units). The programme ends with a thesis defended in an open oral examination; an Advanced Practicum (SOWK 660) is optional.
Hospitals and community health centres, mental health clinics, schools, non-profit and advocacy groups, government, child welfare and family service agencies, correctional facilities, social housing, family courts, private counselling, consulting. A thesis-based master's is a preferred prerequisite for a PhD.
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 conferred prior to the start of the MSW program and must be from a recognized/accredited 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.
Health Sciences
University of Calgary, Canada
Health Sciences
University of Calgary, Canada
Health Sciences
University of Calgary, Canada
Health Sciences
University of Calgary, Canada
Health Sciences
University of Calgary, Canada
Health Sciences
University of Calgary, Canada
Health Sciences
University of Calgary, Canada
Health Sciences
University of Calgary, Canada
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