The Master of Social Work program offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of social work and make a meaningful impact in your community. Our program provides advanced knowledge and skills, with a focus on social justice, advocacy, and community partnerships. Learn from expert faculty and collaborate with like-minded peers to develop innovative solutions to complex social issues.
With a MSW degree, you'll be equipped to take on leadership roles in the field and make a real difference. Apply today!
Take your passion for social work to the next level with the Master of Social Work program. Build on your BSW and gain advanced knowledge and skills to make a greater impact in your community. Join a community of learners committed to social justice and advocacy, and work closely with our world-class faculty. With a Master of Social Work degree, you will enhance your career opportunities and make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
Applicants who, at the time of registration, hold a Bachelor of Social Work degree from a
Social
Work program accredited
by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) or the Council on Social Work
Education are eligible for
the Advanced Standing option. This is a 1-year full-time option that starts in
May.
Additionally, applicants must have:
Discover the power of social work with the Master of Social Work program. Designed for university honours students with an interest in social work, our program provides advanced knowledge and skills to make a positive impact in your community. Learn from expert faculty and join a community of learners committed to social justice and advocacy. Enhance your career opportunities and make a difference.
Applicants who, at the time of registration, hold an honours degree in a related discipline from an accredited undergraduate program are eligible for the Regular Track option. This is a 20-month full-time option that starts in September. Additionally, applicants must have:
Make a difference with the MSW/JD program. Earn both degrees in less time than pursuing them separately. Ideal for those passionate about the intersection of law and social work, with career opportunities at Children's Aid Societies, legal aid, the Office of the Children's Lawyer, and more. Join a community of learners committed to social justice and advocacy.
The MSW/JD is a dual degree program designed specifically for students who want to obtain both MSW and JD degrees. The program is structured to enable a student to obtain an MSW and a JD degree a full year sooner than if the student had chosen to pursue the degrees independently. Applicants who hold a Bachelor of Social Work Degree (BSW) can obtain an MSW and a JD in 3 years while applicants with an Honours degree in a related discipline can obtain the degree in 4 years. Additionally, applicants must have:
Take your career to the next level with the Advanced Standing Online MSW for Working Professionals. Designed for BSW graduates who have entered their career and want to deepen their knowledge or explore new professional opportunities, our weekend classes fit your busy schedule. Gain insights and skills that you can apply immediately in your career. Join a community committed to social justice, advocacy, and partnership. Learn from top faculty and share ideas with peers.
Applicants who, at the time of registration, have at least three years of social service work experience and hold a Bachelor of Social Work degree from a Social Work program accredited by the Canadian Association of Social Work Education or the Council on Social Work Education are eligible for the Advanced Standing option. This is a 16-month weekend only option that starts in September and January. Additionally, applicants must have:
Advance your career with the Regular Track MSW for Working Professionals Off-Campus program. Classes take place on weekends, perfect for working professionals who want to take the next step while continuing their full-time career. Promote social justice through quality education, advocacy, and community partnerships. Learn from expert faculty and share ideas with other professionals.
Applicants who, at the time of registration, have at least three years of social service work experience and hold a four-year related undergraduate degree from an accredited undergraduate program are eligible for the Regular Track MSW for Working Professionals option. This is a 32-month weekend only option that starts in September. Additionally, applicants must have:
“I thoroughly enjoyed my time in the MSW program. The coursework gave me an advanced understanding of the ecological perspective, and my internship allowed me to gain practical experience within the social work field. My professors created a learning environment that welcomed participation and motivated students.
I was provided with an opportunity to attend the Canadian Association for Social Work AGM, in addition to working as a research assistant on a university project. I gained many skills during these experiences such as, but not limited to, critical thinking, cultural competency, prioritization & advocacy, all of which I currently utilize in my career as a hospital social worker.”
Renée D'Amore, MSW, RSW '23
Windsor Regional Hospital, Social Worker
“Being in the regular track of the MSW/JD program has opened up so many professional and academic opportunities that I have never even considered before. The skills from both programs are transferrable to a variety of different professions, even outside of law and social work. I would still say that the best thing about this journey was the professors and supervisors that I've worked with, in tandem with the lifelong friendships and connections I've made.”
Jess Borromeo, BA, MSW/JD '23
Articling Student at Carson Chousky Lein LLP
(Toronto & the
GTA)
Our nationally and internationally renowned scholars represent a broad spectrum of expertise in social work practice and research methods to guide and mentor students through the program. Feel free to reach out to anyone of them to discuss shared interest in social work research and possibilities for collaboration.
Land Acknowledgment
The University of Windsor sits on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations, which includes the Ojibwa, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi. We respect the longstanding relationships with First Nations people in this place in the 100-mile Windsor-Essex peninsula and the straits – les détroits – of Detroit.
