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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Mark Duffie is originally from Grand Falls, New Brunswick. He completed his BA in Psychology elsewhere, but when he decided to pursue graduate studies in Social Work, Mark identified Laurier as his “premiere choice”. He is now working towards his PhD, wherein his dissertation research will explore “the experience of bereaved families and how this might be shaped and informed by cultural, political and institutional contexts.” Mark is also a graduate of Laurier’s MSW program and says, “Because of the tremendous support I received during my Master’s, I really couldn’t see myself undertaking Doctoral studies anywhere else!” Mark brings numerous years of practical experience to his studies and research at Laurier; having worked in educational, clinical and community settings as a practitioner, manager and instructor.