Program Overview

School of Social Work

The School of Social Work offers various programs, including the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Master of Social Work (MSW), and Doctoral Program in Social Work (PhD).

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

• BSW as a First Degree
• BSW as a Second Degree
• Current Students
  • Undergraduate Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries
    • Current Opportunities
    • Dean's List
    • Dean's Award of Academic Excellence
• Prospective Students
  • Admission Requirements
  • How to Apply
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Bachelor of Social Work, Nunavut Cohort

Master of Social Work (MSW)

The Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Memorial was introduced in the late 1970s and first accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work (CASSW) in 1988. The program is accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE).

• Key Departmental Contacts
• Prospective Students
  • Frequently Asked Questions
• Current Students
  • Educational Objectives
  • Program of Study
  • Program Format
  • MSW Course Descriptions
  • Pathway and Pathway Scholarship
    • Summary of Timelines and Deadlines
    • MSW Pathway FAQ
  • Thesis
  • Scholarships, Funding, and Awards
  • Student Resources
  • Student Affairs
  • MSW Field Education
  • Forms and Evaluation
• Completed Theses

The MSW Program is offered on a part-time and full-time basis. Part-time students can complete the program either in two (2) full academic years (6 semesters) or three (3) full academic years (9 semesters). On a full-time basis the program is completed in three (3) consecutive semesters over one (1) academic year (September to August). Full-time students completing a thesis may require additional semesters to complete their program.

Students may select a course or thesis route. The MSW program is offered online, however, students are required to be on the St. John's campus for an institute component for three of the courses in the program. An institute consists of six to eight days of intensive classroom instruction and is mandatory. Course route students must complete all three institutes; thesis route students do two institutes. The mandatory 500 hour field practicum can be completed where a student resides, if supervision is available.

Doctoral Program in Social Work (PhD)

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• Admissions
• Program Format and Delivery
• Curriculum
• Comprehensive Examination Guidelines
• Completed Theses
• Awards and Scholarships
• Student Resources
• Supervising and Advising
• Research Ethics

Teaching and Learning

• Teaching and Learning Recognition
• Indigenous Education-Curriculum

Continuing Professional Education

Field Education

• BSW Field Education
  • Students (Fall Practicum - SCWK 3300)
  • Students (Winter Practicum - SCWK 4302)
  • Field Instructors (Fall Practicum - SCWK 3300)
  • Field Instructors (Winter Practicum - SCWK 4302)
• BSW Nunavut Field Education
• MSW Field Education
  • Students (MSW Practicum)
  • Field Instructors (MSW Practicum)
• Agencies / Field Settings
• Field Education Recognition Awards
• Professional Associates
• Labrador Initiative

Research and Engagement

• Funded Research
  • Federally Funded Research
  • Provincially Funded Research
  • Internally Funded Research
• Spotlight on Research
• Public Engagement
  • 100th Anniversary Event
• Publications
  • Student Publications
• Intersectionalities
• Research News Archive
• Information for Researchers
• Research Events

Alumni and Donors

• History of social work in NL video
• Where are they now
• Inter-generational Social Workers
• Awards
  • Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries
  • Member of the Order of Canada
  • Canadian Association of Social Workers Award
  • NL College of Social Workers Student Award
  • NLCSW Pride in the Profession Award
  • Honorary Doctorates
  • Alumni Tribute Awards
  • Fellows of the School of Graduate Studies
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• Giving
• Virtual Yearbook
• 50th Anniversary Celebrations

Opportunities

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• Publishing Opportunities
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