Welcome to the Faculty of Social Work
The Faculty of Social Work at Wilfrid Laurier University offers professional social work programs at the Master and Doctoral levels. Since 1966, the Faculty has developed a national and international reputation for teaching excellence and research, as well as a commitment to advanced scholarship, community development and practice competence.
The Master of Social Work Program aims to educate students in advanced social work scholarship and practice in three fields of study: Individuals, Families and Groups; Community, Policy, Planning and Organizations; and Aboriginal Studies. The PhD program in Social Work prepares students for leadership roles in education, research and specialized areas of practice.
We are located in downtown Kitchener amongst neighbouring community agencies, and enjoy strong partnerships in the social services sector both in research and in practice opportunities for students.
FSW is committed to providing a respectful, inclusive learning environment made up of social work clinicians, researchers and community collaborators. We are governed through a committee structure which includes representation from students, alumni and practicum instructors.
Whether you are a prospective student, current student, field placement agency, professional development participant, Alumni, friend or community partner, we hope that you find this website useful.
Sincerely,
Susan Cadell, Acting Dean
Click here to view the Admissions Guide 2010 which includes MSW and PhD admissions and program information.
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The second edition of Nick's co-edited textbook on clinical social work practice theory was published last year. Although this book is largely a survey of clinical theory, it is grounded in a generalist-eclectic framework for social work practice that includes an emphasis on the importance of relationship factors and the artistic elements of practice. Nick has also recently completed a research report on men’s experiences of child welfare services and the findings will be part of coauthored chapter in a forthcoming book.