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Master of Social Work
Abbotsford Campus, Abbotsford, Canada
24 monthsProgram duration
17,690 CADTuition Fee/year
01 Dec, 2023Application Deadline
YesScholarships
Program overview
Main Subject
Social Work
Degree
MSW
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
A statistics course (STAT 104 or 106, or PSYC 110) or equivalent must be taken prior to starting the program.
Graduates who do not have a Bachelor of Social Work can apply to our Foundational Master of Social Work program.
UFV's three-year Foundational Master of Social Work (MSW) involves one-year of undergraduate social work courses, which involves three-semesters, 33 credits and a required 450-hour practicum. Students will then ladder into the MSW program, which provides an advanced practice knowledge and the skills you need to move into a leadership role. The MSW component of the program involves five-semesters, 30 credits and includes a required 450-hour practicum. The Foundational program is also offered every two years in odd years.
A statistics course (STAT 104 or 106, or PSYC 110) or equivalent must be taken prior to SOWK 704
A research course (SOWK 404) or equivalent must be taken prior to SOWK 704
Please note: the practicums in these programs (Foundational and Advanced) are not open to PLAR or challenge.
UFV's Master of Social Work program builds on the success of UFV's Bachelor of Social Work program, and draws on the expertise of the School’s experienced and diverse faculty members. Strong relationships and consultation with community agencies in the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland enhance the delivery of the MSW, particularly in terms of practicum placements and supervision.
The program is CASWE–ACFTS nationally accredited.
Program overview
Main Subject
Social Work
Degree
MSW
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
A statistics course (STAT 104 or 106, or PSYC 110) or equivalent must be taken prior to starting the program.
Graduates who do not have a Bachelor of Social Work can apply to our Foundational Master of Social Work program.
UFV's three-year Foundational Master of Social Work (MSW) involves one-year of undergraduate social work courses, which involves three-semesters, 33 credits and a required 450-hour practicum. Students will then ladder into the MSW program, which provides an advanced practice knowledge and the skills you need to move into a leadership role. The MSW component of the program involves five-semesters, 30 credits and includes a required 450-hour practicum. The Foundational program is also offered every two years in odd years.
A statistics course (STAT 104 or 106, or PSYC 110) or equivalent must be taken prior to SOWK 704
A research course (SOWK 404) or equivalent must be taken prior to SOWK 704
Please note: the practicums in these programs (Foundational and Advanced) are not open to PLAR or challenge.
UFV's Master of Social Work program builds on the success of UFV's Bachelor of Social Work program, and draws on the expertise of the School’s experienced and diverse faculty members. Strong relationships and consultation with community agencies in the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland enhance the delivery of the MSW, particularly in terms of practicum placements and supervision.
The program is CASWE–ACFTS nationally accredited.
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