Master of Social Work

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.The University of Windsor MSW program is geared toward students seeking advanced professional knowledge and skills within an ecological systems perspective.There is an emphasis on the ‘interrelationship’ across levels of practice, including the interrelationship between individuals and their environments and the impact the environment has on individuals.Environment includes a range of contexts including but not limited to family context, organizational infrastructures, service systems, network linkages, political forces, cultural forces, social forces, social work values, roles, and professional issues.

To be considered for admission to any MSW programs, the School of Social Work requires applicants to have a minimum average of 73% or equivalent. Applicants also must have relevant work, volunteer, or practica 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. Deadline for Fall: M.S.W for non-BSW graduates: January 15.