Social Work

MSW – The MSW program focuses on creative approaches to critical thinking for leadership in diverse social work practice. Both thesis and course route options are available. The MSW program is offered on a part-time basis (6 or 9 semesters over 2 or 3 academic years) and a full-time basis (3 consecutive semesters over 1 academic year.) MSW degree course route requirements consist of seven courses, a field internship, Pathway (a mandatory repeatable non-credit course) and Pathway Scholarship (completion of a scholarly product that reflects the student's learning). The thesis route consists of six courses, a field internship, Pathway, and a thesis embodying original research. Course route students are required to attend three on-campus institutes over 7–10 days; thesis route students must attend two on-campus institutes.