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MSW Social Work at Western University

Western University, Canada

Programme overview

The School of Social Work at King’s University College, affiliated with Western University, offers two Direct Practice Master of Social Work (MSW) streams on a full-time basis: (1) 1-Year Advanced Standing MSW program and (2) 2-Year Foundational MSW program. Students are admitted each September. Both programs are on-site, in-person and course-based (non-thesis) with an advanced practicum (450+ hours in each year of the program).

Faculty: King's University College (affiliated)  |  Department: King's University College  |  Duration: 1-Year Advanced Standing: 3 Terms 2-Year Foundational: 6 Terms  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Course-based programme, full-time, 1-Year Advanced Standing: 3 Terms 2-Year Foundational: 6 Terms in length.

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Entry requirements

1-Year Advanced Standing (3 terms): Completion of an accredited Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Degree. Completion of a course in Research Methods at the university level, including instruction in both qualitative and quantitative methods. There is no specific minimum grade requirement. Minimum “B” standing (70% average) or equivalent in the final two years of study. Verification of completion of academic requirements must be available by August 31. Minimum of one year or equivalent (1,000 hours) paid and/or volunteer experience in the social services (Please see 1-Year MSW Admissions Guide on the School of Social Work’s website for further details: Master of Social Work - King's University College). Completed online situational test known as the Casper Test. 2-Year Foundational (6 terms): Completion of a 4-year degree (20 full courses or equivalent) from a recognized university or college. Completion of a course in Research Methods at the university level, including instruction in both qualitative and quantitative methods. There is no specific minimum grade requirement. Minimum “B” standing (70% average) or equivalent in the final two years of study. Verification of completion of academic requirements must be available by August 31. Minimum of one year or equivalent (1,000 hours) paid and/or volunteer experience in the helping professions (Please see 2-Year MSW Admissions Guide

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