Social Work - Master of Social Work (MSW) (Online)

    Social Work - Master of Social Work (MSW) (Online) at University of Waterloo

    Social Work - Master of Social Work (MSW) (Online) at University of Waterloo

    International students can study the Social Work - Master of Social Work (MSW) (Online) at University of Waterloo at its main campus in Waterloo, Canada. This Master degree is available as a Full Time program delivered hybrid in English. The program has a duration of 12 month(s) and is offered at the university's main campus. Tuition fees are USD 9,461 / per term, and students can apply for the next intake starting on September 1, 2026.

    About Social Work - Master of Social Work (MSW) (Online)

    Take a holistic approach to social work with Canada’s health-focused Master of Social Work program.

    You’ll advance your understanding of, and practice skills needed to be responsive to, the social and structural determinants of health in relation to individual, community, and global well-being.

    The program is delivered primarily online with one week of on-campus attendance in an intensive Summer Institute course. You can choose to study full-time or part-time, giving you the flexibility to continue to participate in family and community life while pursuing a graduate degree. A 462-hour practicum gives you hands-on real-world experience so that you can integrate your knowledge into practice. Develop competence through a supervised social work experience that’s related to your learning goals.

    You’ll be prepared for advanced social work practice and leadership roles in health-related practice areas including clinical, community, health promotion and advocacy, program evaluation, policy, and research settings. Your MSW degree will also allow you to pursue further research at the PhD level in social work, public health, health systems, and social justice education, among others.

    Program highlights

    • Flexibility of an online program that be can completed full- or part-time.
    • Connection and network-building with graduate colleagues and faculty beginning from the in-person component.
    • Hands-on professional experience to integrate your knowledge and build your skills.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Social Work - Master of Social Work (MSW) (Online) at University of Waterloo

    Entry Requirements

    • Minimum 75% average in the final two years of study (equivalent to last 20 half-credit courses).
    • Completion of a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from an accredited Social Work program. If an applicant's BSW degree is from a country other than Canada, the applicant is required to show proof that their degree is recognized as being equivalent to a Canadian Bachelor of Social Work Degree.
    • Successful completion of a half credit in Research Methodology. There is no specific minimum mark requirement.
    • Review the degree requirements on the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.

    English Program Requirements

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    9,461 / per term
    Social Work - Master of Social Work (MSW) (Online) at University of Waterloo
    University of Waterloo
    University of Waterloo
    Canada

    Canada, Waterloo

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