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The Master of Social Work (MSW) curriculum is designed to be at the cutting edge of contemporary social work practice.

Our curriculum emphasizes the development of critically reflexive practice skills through the ongoing integration of knowledge, theory and practice within a framework that promotes the advancement of equity, inclusivity, reflexivity and social justice. It is our anticipation that graduates of our program will walk alongside those with whom they work, in collaborative, inclusive, reflexive and caring ways and that they will stand up for what they believe is just.

Program Highlights

Why choose Laurier? We have an outstanding reputation as one of Canada’s top graduate schools for social work education:

Since 1966, we have graduated nearly 5,400 social workers.
More than 85% of our graduates find full-time employment in the field.
The field education office works with various agencies across the social work landscape to identify MSW level placements. Students are then matched to placements for an interview.
Classes usually do not exceed 30 students; this allows for strong relationships between faculty and students and encourages personal learning.
We are fully accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE).

Program Details

Program Options

We offer several options for obtaining your Master of Social Work (MSW):

Our curriculum is designed to provide a wholly integrated foundational year that grounds all regular track full-time students in essential and interconnected social work practice areas. The second year of the program provides optimal flexibility and choice for you to focus your preferences toward micro and/or macro practices.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
B average in your last 10 half credit courses or equivalent.
Qualitative research methods course and eight half credit social science courses.
Evidence of paid and/or voluntary experience in human service organizations is required. Two or more years of experience is strongly recommended.

Program Details

Entry points: Fall (September) only
Program Length: 5 academic terms (20 months)
Thesis Option: Yes

Field Education

Field course SK541: Minimum of 450 foundational practice hours (3 days per week, Monday to Wednesday/Thursday; January to May during Term 2 and 3); and
Field course SK649: Minimum of 500 advanced practice hours (3 days per week, Monday to Wednesday; September to April during term 4 and 5).
Students must successfully complete the foundational courses in term 1 successfully prior to starting SK541.
Placements are recruited for students within a 150 km radius of Kitchener-Waterloo and students are expected to commute. There is an optional process for students to propose a placement.
Other options: Summer placements; International placement as part of our ISWD program (when permitted based on health and travel restrictions).

Courses

Classes are normally held at our Kitchener location between Monday and Friday in Term 1 and on Thursdays and Fridays over the remaining four terms. Courses noted are current as of posting but are subject to change. For more information see course descriptions.

SK501: Approaches to Community Organizing and Group Practices
SK504: Research 1
SK507: Social Justice and Transformative Social Work Practices
SK522: Social Work Practice with Individuals
SK545: Introduction to Ethical Thought and Reflexive Practice
One of:
- SK641: Critical Social Policy and Activism
- SK681: The Political and Organizational Contexts of Social Work Practice
SK536: Integrating Theory and Practice
SK541: Foundational Field Education (two-term, winter-spring)
Foundational Elective -typical options include
- SK509: Social Work Practice with Groups
- SK552: Social Work Practice with Families and,
- SK592: Transnational Social Work Practice
SK599: Field Education Orientation (online course)
SK665: Relational Accountability: Transforming Social Work with Indigenous Peoples
SK615: Research 2
SK649: Advanced Field Education (two-term, fall-winter course; three days, Monday-Wednesday)
Choose one of the following (depending on micro/macro nature of placement):
- SK508: Reflexive Group and Community Practice
- SK621: Reflexive Practices
Choose one of the following:
- SK651: Advanced Social Work Practice with Individuals
- SK690: Inequality, Poverty and Income Support
Two Advanced Electives

Our part-time online program follows the same curriculum as our on-campus program but provides more flexibility for professionals already working in the field.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
B average in your last 10 half credit courses or equivalent.
Qualitative research methods course and 8 half-credit social science courses.
Evidence of paid and/or voluntary experience in human service organizations is required. Two or more years of experience is strongly recommended.

Program Details

Entry points: Fall (September); Winter (January); Spring (May)
Program Length: 8 academic terms (32 months)
Thesis Option: No

Field Education

Field course SK600: Minimum 950 practice hours; minimum 2 days per week (16 hours). Students attend placement during the agency’s hours of operation and when supervision can be provided. Placement starts in Term 5.
Students must propose their own placement within the deadline provided.
Students must complete 5 foundational courses and SK598 successfully to start placement in term 5.
All practice hours must be completed in Canada.

Courses

Classes are fully online, asynchronous and self-directed, but students must meet weekly deadlines and assignments. Each course requires a minimum of 15 hours of study per week. Most courses are 6 weeks in length. Courses noted are current as of posting but are subject to change. Specific course sequencing for each cohort will be provided after admission to the program. For more information see course descriptions.

SK501: Approaches to Community Organizing and Group Practices
SK504: Research 1
SK507: Social Justice and Transformative Social Work Practices
SK522: Social Work Practice with Individuals
SK545: Introduction to Ethical Thought and Reflexive Practices
SK598: Field Preparation Seminar
SK599: Field Education Orientation
SK600: Field Education
SK536: Integrating Theory and Practice
Foundational Elective, one of:
- SK509 Social Work Practice with Groups
- SK552 Social Work Practice with Families
One of:
- SK641: Critical Social Policy and Activism
- SK681: The Political and Organizational Contexts of Social Work Practice
SK536: Integrating Theory and Practice
SK541: Foundational Field Education (two-term, winter-spring)
SK665: Relational Accountability: Transforming Social Work with Indigenous Peoples
SK615: Research 2
SK649: Advanced Field Education
SK621: Reflexive Practices
Choose one of the following:
- SK651: Advanced Social Work Practice with Individuals
- SK690: Inequality, Poverty, and Income Support
Two Advanced Electives

The Indigenous Field of Study is the first MSW program in Canada rooted in a wholistic Indigenous worldview and contemporary social work practice. This unique program includes the use of Indigenous elders, a traditional circle process, and Indigenous ceremonies.

Learn additonal information about the program's suitability.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor of Social Work required.
B average in your last 10 half credit courses or equivalent.
Qualitative research methods course and 8 half-credit social science courses.
Evidence of paid and/or voluntary experience in human service organizations is required. Two or more years of experience is strongly recommended.
Although this program is open to students of all cultural backgrounds, candidates for the Indigenous Field of Study must also have some familiarity with the traditional wholistic healing approach and/or have used it in their practice. This will be demonstrated through a personal statement, references and an admissions interview.

Program Details

Entry points: Fall (September) only
Program Length: 3 academic terms (September to August)
Thesis Option: No

Field Education

Field course SK649: Minimum 500 advanced practice hours; 3 days per week, Wednesday to Friday, January to August.
Placements are proposed by the student.

Courses

Classes are normally held on Mondays and Tuesdays at our Kitchener location over the three terms with a few courses being 5-day intensives and/or land based. Courses noted are current as of posting but are subject to change. For more information see course descriptions.

SK628: Cultural Camp
SK645: Indigenous Research Methodologies
SK646: Wholistic Healing Practice
SK647: Elders’ Teaching and Indigenous Identity
SK507: Social Justice and Transformative Social Work Practices
SK644: Aboriginal Kinship Structures and Social Work Practice
SK635: Indigenous Knowledges and Theory
SK648: Elders’ Teachings and Self-Reflection
SK649: Advanced Field Education

The Indigenous Field of Study is the first MSW program in Canada rooted in a wholistic Indigenous worldview and contemporary social work practice. This unique program includes the use of Indigenous elders, a traditional circle process, and Indigenous ceremonies.

Learn additonal information about the program's suitability.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor of Social Work required.
B average in your last 10 half credit courses or equivalent.
Qualitative research methods course and 8 half-credit social science courses.
Evidence of paid and/or voluntary experience in human service organizations is required. Two or more years of experience is strongly recommended.
Although this program is open to students of all cultural backgrounds, candidates for the Indigenous Field of Study must also have some familiarity with the traditional wholistic healing approach and/or have used it in their practice. This will be demonstrated through a personal statement, references and an admissions interview.

Program Details

Entry points: Fall (September) only
Program Length: 6 academic terms (two years)
Thesis Option: No

Field Education

Field course SK649: Minimum 500 advanced practice hours; 3 days per week, Wednesday to Friday, January to August (Term 2 and 3).
Placements are proposed by the student.

Courses

Classes are normally held as 5 days intensives either at our Kitchener location, on location with our partner institutions or on the land. Typically, there are no more than two 5-day intensive courses per term. Courses noted are current as of posting but are subject to change. For more information see course descriptions.

SK628: Cultural Camp
SK645: Indigenous Research Methodologies
SK646: Wholistic Healing Practice
SK647: Elders’ Teaching and Indigenous Identity
SK507: Social Justice and Transformative Social Work Practices
SK644: Aboriginal Kinship Structures and Social Work Practice
SK635: Indigenous Knowledges and Theory
SK648: Elders’ Teachings and Self-Reflection
SK649: Advanced Field Education

International Social Work Diploma

Through the International Social Work Diploma (ISWD) program, a few international placements are available for students in the regular track full-time program. Student apply to the ISWD program in the first year of the program.

Thesis Option

Although most students complete the coursework option, a limited number of students can choose the thesis option. Please note, the thesis option is only available to full-time on-campus students as noted in the individual program information.

Field Education

Field education is a vital aspect of your MSW program. It constitutes a large part of your program and provides an opportunity to integrate social work theory and practice.

Gain Valuable Experience

The purpose of field education is to provide you with the opportunity to practice and integrate advanced-level social work values, knowledge and skills, including the development of a professional “self” and professional identity as a social worker.

Field education placements are courses that are graded (pass/fail) by an agency-based, qualified field instructor assigned to teach each student. The workload of placements is controlled to facilitate an emphasis on learning.

Curriculum and Schedule

As part of your field education, you will complete courses with approved agencies that provide micro and/or macro learning opportunities. A qualified agency-based field instructor will provide supervision to help you to develop social work practice skills that reflect your foundational or advanced field education course.

Where do students complete their field placements?

Students in the on-campus program complete placement hours and attend classes at Laurier concurrently. Placements are most often located within a 150-kilometer distance from the Faculty of Social Work in Kitchener. Each placement cycle, the Field Education Office recruits placements from interested social agencies. Agencies, instructors and placement learning opportunities are approved by the Field Office. The field coordinator matches students to a placement for an interview. Following the interview, the agency determines whether they can provide the student with a placement opportunity. Commuting to placement is expected and many agencies require students to have access to a car while on placement.

How are students assigned to a placement?

You will be asked to rank interest in available placements. You are assigned to a placement interview based on the requirements of your MSW program and of the agency. Your interests in particular placements are also taken into consideration. Placements at specific agency settings are not guaranteed. The Field Education office also considers new placement opportunities that you propose within the appropriate time frame.

When do field education courses take place?

The timelines for field education courses are structured and sequenced to reflect course requirements and program progression. The following timelines also ensure that you are able to attend field preparation seminars and workshops, and that you complete your program requirements in a timely manner.

Field Education Placement Timeframes
Placement Type	Days Per Week	Months	Total Hours Required
Foundational Field Education	Three days (Monday – Wednesday); four days (Monday – Wednesday)	January to March; April to May	450 hours
Advanced Field Education	Three days (Monday – Wednesday)	September to April	500 hours
Advanced International Field Education	Five days (Monday – Friday)	Late August to December	720 hours

Where do students complete their field placements?

Students in the online program complete placement hours and attend classes online simultaneously. Students are required to propose placements within their communities. At minimum, students are required to attend placement 16 hours a week, over two days during the instructor’s availability. The majority of agencies offer placements on weekdays during regular business hours.

Students who are also working professionals are expected to negotiate time off with their employers prior to beginning the MSW program in order to ensure they will be able to complete their courses and graduation requirements within the program timelines. Placements at the student’s workplace may be possible, if they meet conditions of approval outlined by the faculty.

How are students assigned to a placement?

The placement planning process for students in the online MSW program takes into consideration their need for flexible learning within their own communities. Accordingly, the placement process is self-directed and students take the lead on proposing new placements or workplace placements based on their learning interests and geographical area. In the absence of a suitable local placement within the preferred geographical area, students will need to commute to fulfill the field requirements of the MSW program and/or request to defer their placement course.

When do field education courses take place?

The timelines for field education courses are structured and sequenced to reflect course requirements and program progression. The following timelines ensure that you are able to attend field preparation webinars, and that you complete your program requirements in a timely manner. Students have the option to attend placement either two days/week, three days/week or five days/week with an agency that can support the option selected. Students in the regular track part-time program are required to complete 950 placement hours. Students in the advanced standing part-time program are required to complete 500 placement hours.

**Options for the Regular Track Program**
Days Per Week	Hours Per Week	Total Terms	Total Hours Required
Two days	16 hours	4 terms	950 hours
Three days	21 hours	3 terms	950 hours
Four days	28 hours	2 terms	950 hours
Five days	35 hours	2 terms	950 hours

**Options for the Advanced Standing Program**
Days Per Week	Hours Per Week	Total Terms	Total Hours Required
Two days	16 hours	2 terms	500 hours
Three days	21 hours	2 terms	500 hours
Four days	28 hours	2 terms	500 hours
Five days	35 hours	1 term	500 hours

“My experience at Laurier has nurtured and inspired me. Simultaneously, it has challenged and dislocated me from the comforts of what I thought I knew and who I thought I was. I am so grateful for the transformative learning opportunity I have been afforded here.”

Andrew Hoang

Admissions

Take the first step in your graduate education and apply to one of our graduate programs. Follow our three-step admission process — we’ll walk you through how to apply and prepare for your first day as a graduate student.

Step 1: Applying

Regular Track programs require a bachelor’s degree; Advanced Standing programs require a BSW degree. See admission requirements for each program for details.
Step 1 (OUAC Application) must be completed by the application deadline dates as noted below.

Note: Laurier reserves the right to close applications to the part-time online MSW programs at any time after the application open date without notice. Therefore, if you are interested in a specific entry term, plan to complete Step 1 as early as possible.

Step 2: Submitting Documentation

All supplemental materials as noted in the MSW Application Checklist must be uploaded and submitted by the Supplemental Documentation due date.
- If you are re-applying for the MSW program, note that some of our forms have changed. The older forms will not be accepted. See the list below for updated information.
- Please use "Review" button to download a copy of your application and check your documents.
  - Ensure your transcripts are legible, documents are facing the right direction, scrutinize for typos, etc.
  - Fix and re-upload any document corrections.
- When you are sure everything is correct and you are satisfied with your submission, click on “Submit my application.” After this point, changes cannot be made to your application.
We encourage you to ask your referees to submit by the Step 2 Supplemental Documentation due date however, we will honour the full 14 days from the date they received the email request to submit the online reference without penalty to the applicant.
- Reference Letter FAQs
Applications missing documents after the Supplemental Documentation Due date and/or the referee 14-day window will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.
Once your application is submitted, the application is received in real-time and no further confirmation of receipt of application is provided.
No further updates will be provided on the application until decisions are issued. See Target for Decision dates below.

A list of required documents is listed in the MSW Application Checklist below. Please visit our Graduate Admissions Toolkit for more information about applying, specific info on supplemental documents, FAQs, troubleshooting, etc.

On-Campus Programs: Full-time, Fall Entry Only

Program application deadlines are firm. Late applications are not accepted.

Full-Time MSW Program Application Timeline
Program	OUAC Application Open for Step 1	OUAC Application Closes for Step 1	Supplemental Documentation Due as per Step 2	Target for Decisions on Applications as per Step 3¹
Advanced Standing	Oct. 15	Dec. 1	Dec. 15	End of March
Regular Track	Oct. 15	Dec. 1	Dec. 15	End of April
Regular Track + MDiv²	Oct. 15	Dec. 1	Dec. 15	April
Indigenous Field of Study (full- and part-time)	Oct. 15	March 1	March 15	End of April

¹ Target dates are noted but are subject to external factors.

² For MDiv/MSW program applicants: This program is jointly administered by Martin Luther University College and the Faculty of Social Work at Laurier. Applicants are required to apply to each area separately (Luther and Social Work) and to complete the application form and submit documentation and application fees as required for each area, by the specific deadlines for each program. When applying to the Faculty of Social Work, indicate in your personal statement that your anticipated program is the MDiv/MSW. Only applications for September (fall term) starts are considered.

Online Programs: Part-Time Only

For both the MSW Regular Track and MSW Advanced Standing programs, applications are accepted during the following time periods.

Part-Time MSW Program Application Timeline
Entry Term	Application Opens	OUAC Application Closes for Step 1¹	Supplemental Documentation Due as per Step 2	Target for Decisions on Application as per Step 3²
Fall 2024	Oct. 15	Oct. 18 (Regular Track) Oct. 20 (Advanced Standing)	Dec. 15	End of May
Winter 2025	March 1	March 3 (Regular Track) March 10 (Advanced Standing)	May 1	End of September
Spring 2025	June 1	June 4 (Regular Track) June 11 (Advanced Standing)	Aug. 1	End of January

Notes:

Dates for Step 2 completed applications are firm and will not be changed from the dates noted above.
Targets for decisions are noted but are subject to external factors.
Targets for decision timelines remain the same each year.

About three to five days after you have submitted your OUAC application, paid the non-refundable application fee, and Laurier has received your application, you'll receive an email from gradadmissions@wlu.ca advising you to upload the additional required documentation to Laurier’s Online Registration and Information System (LORIS).

An application for admission to all MSW programs must include:

The Application Summary: this PDF is generated after you complete your OUAC application (go back to OUAC and log in to retrieve the document if you did not download it after submission).
Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work from universities as well as any degrees or diplomas from colleges, including those at which you were enrolled but did not complete a program. This includes institutions that may appear as transfer credits or exchange programs on your degree transcripts. You must submit a full and complete postsecondary academic history. If you require more than the transcript spaces, email gradadmissions@wlu.ca to request the number of additional spaces needed. Documents must be dated within the past six months.
Statement of Interest form. This form includes:
- Specific questions from the faculty. Read the instructions and answer questions thoughtfully and reflexively.
- Graduate exemption requests for previous graduate work (if applicable).
- Field Placement Agreement. Read and agree to the declarations.
Human Service Organizations Summary through the Experience Profile form.
A resume of your academic and work experience. Include a history of your publication and scholarly paper activity and any other information you feel will interest the admissions committee.
- There is no set format for this document. However, we ask that you fully describe your duties for work and volunteer experiences that are particularly relevant to the social work field as well as the approximate number of hours for each experience.
Completed reference forms. Two references are required. One (1) Academic and one (1) Professional.*
For permanent Canadian residents, evidence of your status in Canada is required. You must provide a photocopy of your signed "Record of Landing" or photocopies of both sides of your permanent resident card.

*Note: Applicants who have been out of school for three or more years, and who cannot obtain an academic reference, will be required to submit a second professional reference in its place. A professional reference is someone who can speak to your work and/or volunteer experience in human services. Do not include personal references from friends and family. Reference forms are electronically submitted to Laurier by the referee and do not need to be uploaded by the applicant.

Requests for exemptions or substitutions must be made at the time of application and is part of the Statement of Interest form that is a required document in the application process.

Exemptions

With the exception of field courses, course exemptions may be granted based on prior graduate-level university courses up to a maximum of two half-credit core courses for the MSW Regular Track programs, and a maximum of one half-credit core courses for the Advanced Standing full-time and part-time programs. Additional requirements include:

Consideration for exemptions is only given for similar graduate level courses completed within the last 5 years with a minimum final grade of B or higher.
Consideration for exemptions is only given prior to admission to the program. Applicants must make the request and submit all documentation with their application.
Applicants must submit a full course syllabus for each course they would like considered with their application. Documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a translated version.
Initial recommendations regarding exemptions are made by the Associate Dean, MSW Programs and approved by the Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Substitutions

With the exception of field courses, course substitutions may be offered based on prior undergraduate-level university courses up to a maximum of two courses for the MSW Regular Track programs. Additional requirements include:

Substitution is only given for similar courses completed with a minimum final grade of B or higher. Courses may include undergraduate level courses or may include graduate level courses taken more than 5 years ago.
Students must provide a course syllabus for each course they would like considered for a substitution. Documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a translated version.
Initial recommendations regarding substitutions are made by the Associate Dean, MSW Programs and approved by the Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Exemptions and Substitutions for MSW Field Courses

Exemptions and/or substitutions for field placement hours/courses may be considered for students who can demonstrate successful completion of an MSW field course from a social work program accredited by Canadian Association of Social Work Education (CASWE).

The process for requesting a field exemption/substitution includes the following requirements:

Submitting a transcript that indicates successful completion of the MSW field course;
Submission of all placement evaluations; and
Confirmation of hours from the assigned MSW field instructor and/or field coordinator.

Exemptions and/or substitutions for field placement hours/courses completed within any other graduate program, or undergraduate program (including undergraduate programs accredited by CASWE) cannot be considered. Exemptions and/or substitutions that cannot be considered include: prior service, professional experience, volunteer experience, and hours completed within qualifying years of accredited programs.

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Walls to Bridges

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Program Location

This program is available online for part-time students or on location at the Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work in the heart of downtown Kitchener. This fully renovated historic building houses seven classrooms (including a unique circular classroom), a computer lab, a 2,000-square-foot library, an interview-viewing room, a large conference/lecture hall, a community meeting space, a student lounge, and a spiritual room.

Close to 300 graduate students are based in Kitchener, just minutes away from Laurier’s Waterloo campus where they can access a full range of student supports and a variety of campus amenities.

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Regardless of the type of graduate degree program you intend to pursue, financial planning is important. At Laurier, we want to provide you with as much information as possible about a variety of scholarship and funding opportunities and equip you with the skills to manage your finances effectively in the years to come.

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Careers

Examples of jobs held by our graduates include:

family and children’s services
adult and children’s mental health
social policy analysis and development
community development
case management
social agency administration
supervision
family counseling services
hospital social work
non-governmental organizations
school social work
community health agencies
private practice

Professional Development

The Faculty of Social Work's professional development programs offer more than 40 continuing education workshops a year. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your skills, complement your studies or explore new areas of interest, the professional development programs can help you achieve your goals.

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Indigenous Field of Study

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International Social Work Diploma

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Field Education

Gain Valuable Experience

Who evaluates the field education courses?

What are the costs associated with placements?

Curriculum and Schedule

Full-Time Program Placements (Kitchener)

Where do students complete their field placements?

How are students assigned to a placement?

When do field education courses take place?

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Where do students complete their field placements?

How are students assigned to a placement?

When do field education courses take place?

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