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| School | King's University College | | |
| Location | London, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | University | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 3,100
Full-time Graduate: 63 | | |
| Degree | Master | | |
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| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 1 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | 70% | | |
| Prerequisites | | | |
| Prerequisites Notes | 1-YEAR MSW
A Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from an accredited university; At least a 70% average in the last two full-time years, or part-time equivalent; Completion of a Research Methods course
2-YEAR MSW
A 4-year Bachelor degree; Minimum 70% average in the last two full-time years, or part-time equivalent; Completion of a Research Methods course | | |
| Cost |
See: https://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/money-matters/fees-and-responsibilities/schedules/ | | |
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| Description | The Master of Social Work (MSW) at King's is a Direct Practice (non-thesis) program designed to develop and enhance the knowledge and practice skills of social work professionals. The degree offers two options: either a 1-year program for students who have completed a BSW degree. This program is structured to deliver graduate courses in three academic terms: Fall, Winter and Summer. Students are enrolled for 12 months although course work is normally completed by the end of June. The 2-year option is designed for students who have completed a 4-year degree in a different discipline. This program is structured to deliver foundational social work courses during the three terms of the first year and advanced social work courses during the three terms of the second year. This program is 24 months in length. The MSW degree is offered through the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at Western University and all courses are offered by the School of Social Work at King’s University College. The MSW degree is awarded by Western University.
MSW Program Objectives:
- Educate social workers for advanced direct practice roles with individuals, families and groups.
- Develop social work administrative supervisory competence.
- Consolidate community based responses to social need influenced by social planning and social policy knowledge.
- Enhance research based competency in a direct practice context. | | |
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