Master of Social Work

Strengthen and deepen your knowledge and skills in your area of practice so you may respond more effectively to social issues at the personal, family, cultural, community, and socio-political level.

Two Master of Social Work grads stand together in their gowns holding their degrees

Courses | Faculty

The Master of Social Work program is a full-time, one-year, professional-based graduate degree program focused on advanced clinical practice offered to students with a first-level social work degree from a university program. 

There is also a two-year program offered for students who have complketed a Bachelor of Arts and prerequisite coursework. 

Coursework and Field Education

Course objectives are congruent with the overall objectives of the program, and practice experience and applied elements form an integral part of each course.  Specific skill development in each student’s area of interest will take place in assignments and the field practicum and thesis options.

Coursework and field education through the Master of Social Work program aim to:

  • foster the development of professional social workers who are knowledgeable, skilled, and committed to social justice.

  • prepare graduates to make ethical decisions and perform professional tasks informed by research evidence and an understanding of socio-political contexts.

  • develop student leadership skills in facilitating organizational, community, and policy change
    promote critical inquiry and consider diverse perspectives.

  • develop student knowledge and skills to integrate an intersectional analysis and approach to social work practice.

  • strengthen existing partnerships with community social service and health-related agencies through collaboration on field practicums, curriculum, and student placement opportunities.

Contact Us

Dr. Susan Machum
Acting Director
Email: dean.socialsciences@stu.ca 

 

Sabrina Jolin
Administrative Coordinator 
Brian Mulroney Hall 311
socialwork@stu.ca
Phone: 506-452-0540
Fax: 506-452-0611

 

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