Master of Social Work [Advanced Standing Track]

Applicants who, at the time of registration, hold a Bachelor of Social Work degree from a Social Work program accredited by the Canadian Association of Social Work Education or the Council on Social Work Education are eligible for the Advanced Standing Program. This is a 1-year full-time program that starts in May and takes three consecutive terms to complete. The University of Windsor MSW program is taught from an ecological systems perspective.Social Work is both the art and the science of providing services designed to assist people individually and in relationship to their environment. It is a growing and challenging profession committed to the improvement of the quality of life for individuals, families, communities and society.

To be considered for admission to the MSW program, the School of Social Work requires applicants to have a grade point average of 73% or above, calculated based on the last two years of their qualifying Honours degree.Applicants also must have relevant work, volunteer, or practical experience; excellent reference letters; a strong personal statement; and evidence of successful completion of one undergraduate course in statistics and one in research methods both of which must be related to social sciences. If you have not completed one or both of the required courses, the coordinator of the program can provide the applicant with options for accomplishing these, if required, prior to admission.Applicants who have been out of school for a period of time and wish to demonstrate academic ability beyond what is reflected by their academic transcripts are encouraged to write the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) general test and submit the results with their application. GRE results will not over-ride the GPA but will be considered as a supplement to the application. If you are considering this option, consultation with the Coordinator of MSW Program is recommended.Minimum TOEFL: IBT-100Minimum IELTS: 7.0