Social Work (Non-Thesis) (M.S.W.) (45 credits)
Offered by: Social Work (Faculty of Arts)
Degree: Master of Social Work
Program credit weight: 45
Program Description
The Master of Social Work (MSW); Non-Thesis (45 credit) program focuses on advanced level knowledge and skills regarding a broad range of approaches that inform practice, policy, and research. The program covers two areas of practice: clinical practice with individuals, families, and groups, and, international, community and policy practice. Emphasis on critical and innovative approaches to practice competence and to policy analysis for working in a wide variety of practice settings. This program is open to those with an undergraduate degree in social work only.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Required Courses (24 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SWRK 527 | Advanced Social Work Practice in Quebec. | 3 |
Advanced Social Work Practice in Quebec. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. The Reserved Acts (designated by L’Ordre des Travailleurs Sociaux et des Thérapeutes Conjugaux et Familiaux du Québec - OTSTCFQ). Exploration of micro, mezzo, macro levels of social work practice. | ||
| SWRK 605 | Anti-Racist Social Work Practice. | 3 |
Anti-Racist Social Work Practice. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Critical exploration of ways anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism have shaped our institutions, health, culture, beliefs and the social work profession in Canada. The ways power and privilege are maintained and perpetuated within these institutions and communities. Examination of how Indigenous communities globally resist assaults on their lands and cultures, both historically and currently. | ||
| SWRK 653 | Research for Social Justice. | 3 |
Research for Social Justice. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Integration of relevant research in social work practice to inform program design, development, and evaluation. Activist-researcher and practitioner-researcher roles in social work, research literacy and knowledge mobilization skills. Tools to design and propose research projects that contribute to justice practices with communities. | ||
| SWRK 664 | Intensive Advanced Field Placement. | 12 |
Intensive Advanced Field Placement. Terms offered: Summer 2025 Supervised educational experience in an advanced social work practice setting. Integrating practice with theoretical knowledge characteristic of the specialized field. | ||
| SWRK 665 | Advanced Field Seminar. | 3 |
Advanced Field Seminar. Terms offered: Summer 2025 Analysis of advanced field experiences, operationalizing the link between scholarship and practice, including dimensions of equity. | ||
NOTE:
While not a prerequisite for admission, possession of a working knowledge of the French language is important not only to candidates who intend to seek admission to the Quebec professional order after graduation, but also to those who wish to maximize their field placement opportunities during their program. In consultation with the Field Education Coordinator, students may have the option of completing their field requirements at an approved social service agency outside of Quebec.
Complementary Courses (21 credits)
21 credits of courses at the 500 or 600 level courses chosen in consultation with school adviser; up to 6 credits in total may be taken outside the School.