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Spring 2020 Graduate Calendar
SOCIAL WORK
PROGRAM
Social Work (PhD)
Social Work (MSW)
Juris Doctor/Master of Social Work (JD/MSW) Joint Program
SOCIAL WORK:
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MSW/JD:
COURSES
Social Work (PhD)
Admission Requirements:
Admission criteria include the following:
Completion of an MSW with a minimum 77% average.
A statement of interest demonstrating a commitment to advanced scholarly study in research, teaching and leadership related to civic engagement in Social Work (this includes an identified area of interest and goals for addressing that interest in the Ph.D. program).
A curriculum vitae demonstrating experience in Social Work, experience in their field of study, and research experience or potential.
A sample of professional or academic writing.
Three letters of reference.
Applicants will be assessed on the basis of past academic achievement and demonstrated or potential capacity for doctoral level study. Applicants who do not meet the above criteria may be considered for admission with exceptional work experience, circumstances inhibiting performance, or applications deemed strong in most areas with one weak criterion.
Degree Requirements:
The proposed program is designed as a full-time doctoral program. All students complete a minimum of 7
three (3) credit
courses during the two-year residency period, the courses are designed to give a full breadth of advanced research and practice knowledge in addition to a focus on pedagogy and leadership. In addition, a comprehensive proposal is due by April 15 of the first year. Once the comprehensive proposal is approved, the student is required to complete the comprehensive paper which is due by August 30 of the first year, and is expected to be reviewed by committee members by September 30th of the second year. The thesis proposal is then due at the end of the second term in the second year.
Courses:
SWRK-9720, SWRK-9730, SWRK-9740, SWRK-9741, SWRK-9743, SWRK-9744, SWRK-9795.
Comprehensive Paper
The comprehensive paper will include:
an identification of a substantive area of interest;
an identification of the lens through which the student approaches the topic;
an analysis and critique of the literature addressing the scope, relevance, and severity of the issue;
a description and critical analysis of the theoretical frameworks through which this issue has been addressed in the literature; and
an analysis and critique of the interventions, and if possible the intervention research, that has been conducted in relation to the substantive area; and
an analysis and critique of research studies conducted in this area with a focus on the implications of the research and the effectiveness of the methods used to inform practice and/or policy
The comprehensive proposal must be approved by the student's supervisor. The comprehensive paper must be approved by the student's supervisor and one other faculty member in the School of Social Work who typically will become the second reader on the thesis committee.
Once the comprehensive paper is approved, the student will proceed to Ph.D. candidate status. A supervisory committee must be established within one month after the comprehensive paper is approved. The supervisory committee must include at least three, and no more than five, faculty members who are appointed to the University of Windsor Faculty of Graduate Studies. This includes the supervisor. The committee is required to have one member who is external to the School of Social Work.
Progress reports
After the two-year residency period, all students will be required to demonstrate advancement in the program by completing an annual report to be submitted to the student's supervisor. This report will describe the accomplishments made over the previous year and outline the goals for the upcoming year.
Thesis evaluation procedures
Consistent with the Graduate Studies regulations, the student must successfully defend the thesis at an oral examination presided over by an Examination Committee. The committee consists of at least six members: the supervisory committee; an external member from outside the School of Social Work and within the University of Windsor; an external member outside the University of Windsor; and a representative of the Dean as approved by the Graduate Program Coordinator and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Language requirements
Proof of language proficiency is not required if English is the applicant's first language or if the applicant has completed at least two years of advanced full-time study at an accredited university in a country where English is the language of instruction. Where the above criteria are not met, a minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper based) or 250 (computer based) or YELT score of Band 1 or equivalent will be required.
For more information, contact the School of Social Work.
Master of Social Work (MSW)
MSW Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to any MSW program
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, the School of Social Work requires applicants to have a minimum average of 73% or equivalent. Applicants also must have relevant work, volunteer, or practica experience; excellent reference letters; a strong personal statement; and evidence of successful completion of one undergraduate course in statistics and one in research methods both of which must be related to social sciences. If you have not completed one or both of the required courses, the coordinator of the program can provide you with options for accomplishing these if required prior to admission.
Regular Track Full-time MSW.
This program is open to students with an Honours degree in a related discipline and takes five (5) consecutive semesters(approximately two years) to complete. It includes a required Foundation Practicum in the first year of study and the completion of an Advanced Practice Internship (API) in the second year of study. The Foundation Practicum and the API may involve travel and/or weekend hours, and students are responsible for transportation to and from their field placement or internship location.
Students are required to complete a total of eleven (11) courses, one of which is a practicum in the Foundation year (first year of study): SWRK-8503, SWRK-8504, SWRK-8523, SWRK-8531, SWRK-8532, SWRK-8533, SWRK-8534, SWRK-8547, SWRK-8550, SWRK-8570, and, SWRK-8571(Foundation Year Practicum – 6.0 credit hours). Students are required to complete a total of seven (7) courses, one of which is an internship in the second year of study: SWRK-8610, SWRK-8611, SWRK-8621, SWRK-8622, SWRK-8640, SWRK-8680, and SWRK-8681 (Advanced Practice Internship – 6.0 credit hours).
Advanced Standing MSW.
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*This program is available to students with a BSW and starts in May of each year in order for students to graduate at June Convocation.
This program takes three (3) consecutive semesters (one year) to complete and includes the completion of an Advanced Practice Internship (API). The API may involve travel and/or weekend hours, and students are responsible for transportation to and from their internship location. Students are required to complete a total of nine (9) courses, one of which is an Internship: SWRK-8523, SWRK-8547, SWRK-8610, SWRK-8611, SWRK-8621, SWRK-8622, SWRK-8640, SWRK-8680, and SWRK-8681 (Advanced Practice Internship – 6.0 credit hours).
Master of Social Work for Working Professionals
Regular Track Full-time MSW for Working Professionals
This program is available to students who are working in a social service delivery position and who hold an Honours degree in a related discipline. This program takes eight (8) consecutive semesters (32 months) to complete and includes a required Foundation Practicum and an Advanced Practice Internship (API). The Foundation Practicum and the API may involve travel and
/or weekend hours, and students are responsible for transportation to and from their field placement or internship location.
Students are required to complete a total of eleven (11) courses, one of which is a practicum in the Foundation level of study: SWRK-8503, SWRK-8504, SWRK-8523, SWRK-8531, SWRK-8532, SWRK-8533, SWRK-8534, SWRK-8547, SWRK-8550, SWRK-8570, and SWRK-8571 (Foundation Practicum – 6.0 credit hours). Students are required to complete a total of nine (9) courses, one of which is an internship in the Advanced level of study: SWRK-8610, SWRK-8611, SWRK-8621, SWRK-8622, SWRK-8640, SWRK-8680, and SWRK-8681 (Advanced Practice Internship – 6.0 credit hours).
Advanced Standing Full-time MSW for Working Professionals
This program is available to students who are working in a social service delivery position and who have completed a BSW degree from a Canadian Association for Social Work Education or Council on Social Work Education accredited program. The program takes four consecutive semesters (16 months) to complete and includes the completion of an Advanced Practice Internship (API). The API may involve travel and/or weekend hours, and students are responsible for transportation to and from their internship location.
Students are required to complete a total of nine (9) courses, one of which is an Internship: SWRK-8523, SWRK-8547, SWRK-8610, SWRK-8611, SWRK-8621, SWRK-8622, SWRK-8640, SWRK-8680, and SWRK-8681 (Advanced Practice Internship – 6.0 credit hours).