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School:	Lakehead University - Faculty of Graduate Studies
Faculty:	Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Degree:	Master
Field of Study:	Social Work
Description:	Lakehead University offers a Master in Social Work (MSW) degree, which emphasizes an advanced generalist practice approach to working with individuals, families, communities, organizations, and political systems in the context of a northern environment. The curriculum focuses on the knowledge, values, and skills necessary for professional practice in environments characterized by urban regional centres, rural and remote communities, large geographic distances, low population density, diverse First Nations communities and people, and a mix of formal services.
URL:	Social Work (M.S.W.) at Lakehead University - Faculty of Graduate Studies
Thesis Based:	Yes
Length:	2 Year(s)
Careers:	Managers in Social, Community and Correctional Services Social Workers Community and Social Service Workers

Prerequisites:*	These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Applicants for admission must be graduates of a recognized university, college, or institute as well as show evidence of scholarly achievement. Except where otherwise stated in the Admission Requirements of a particular program, degree students must have a four year bachelor's degree or its equivalent with at least second class standing (B) based on their last 20 half courses or equivalent. An applicant holding a degree other than one in the discipline area to which admission is sought will be considered on the basis of courses taken and academic standing. A Qualifying Year at the undergraduate level may be required to meet the admission standards. Courses taken as part of a Qualifying Year can not be used as credit towards a graduate degree.
Additional Admission Requirements:	All candidates must hold a four-year undergraduate degree in social work with at least a "B" average. Masters candidates are required to have completed an acceptable full credit undergraduate course in research methodology and statistics.

Prerequisites:*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

Applicants for admission must be graduates of a recognized university, college, or institute as well as show evidence of scholarly achievement. Except where otherwise stated in the Admission Requirements of a particular program, degree students must have a four year bachelor's degree or its equivalent with at least second class standing (B) based on their last 20 half courses or equivalent. An applicant holding a degree other than one in the discipline area to which admission is sought will be considered on the basis of courses taken and academic standing. A Qualifying Year at the undergraduate level may be required to meet the admission standards. Courses taken as part of a Qualifying Year can not be used as credit towards a graduate degree.

Additional Admission Requirements:

All candidates must hold a four-year undergraduate degree in social work with at least a "B" average.

Masters candidates are required to have completed an acceptable full credit undergraduate course in research methodology and statistics.

* 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 November 09, 2022

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