Program list & descriptions
Social Work ( Masters )
The emerging vision of the School of Social Work programs commits us to social justice and anti-oppressive social work practices, and to promoting critical enquiry that respects the diversity of knowing and being. Our educational mission within the Master of Social Work Program is to prepare social workers skilled in critical self-reflection and with an advanced analytic understanding of the social, cultural, political and practical implications of their work. In particular, we emphasize structural, feminist, Indigenous and anti-oppressive analysis within a context of interdisciplinary work in an effort to link policy to practice.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
| Prerequisite | Minimum standing |
|---|---|
| BSW | B+ ; Students without a BSW are eligible to apply for entry to the Non-BSW MSW |
Applicants must also meet the general admission requirements for the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
| Entry point | Domestic students | International students |
|---|---|---|
| September (Standard MSW, Non-BSW MSW entry) | December 1 | December 1 |
| May (MSW Indigenous specialization) | December 1 | December 1 |
EXAMS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- 2 years experience
- Employer reference
- Resume/CV
- Statement of interest
- For details, please consult the Social Work website
Program advisers
- Dr. Susan Strega, grad adviser - sstrega@uvic.ca or 250-721-8333
- Ms. Jaime Ready, grad secretary - bswmsw@uvic.ca or 250-472-5622
Department directory
| Group/Position | Name | Telephone | Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Jacquie Green | 250-472-4129 | HSD B302a | swdirect@uvic.ca |
| FAX | 250-721-6228 | |||
| Assistant to the Director/Office Man | Donna Barker | 250-472-5072 | HSD B302 | dbarker@uvic.ca |
| Program Director, Distance BSW | Dora Leigh Bjornson | 250-721-8953 | HSD B306 | bjornson@uvic.ca |
| Administrative Officer | Mel Peters | 250-721-8034 | HSD B304 | petersm@uvic.ca |
| Indigenous Practica Coordinator | Cheryl Aro | 250-721-8040 | HSD B340 | fnpracti@uvic.ca |
| Practica Coordinator | Maxine Gibson | 250-721-8035 | HSD B312 | mjgibson@uvic.ca |
| Practica Coordinator | Nancy Pike | 250-721-8039 | HSD B310 | npike@uvic.ca |
| BSW Admissions Coordinator/ Advisor | Michelle Osborne | 250-721-8047 | HSD B322 | swadmit@uvic.ca |
| MSW Program Assistant | Jaime Ready | 250-472-5622 | HSD B302 | bswmsw@uvic.ca |
| BSW Academic Advisor | Marian Simmonds | 250-721-8042 | HSD B330 | swadvise@uvic.ca |
| Practicum Assistant | Leslie Macnab | 250-472-5109 | HSD B302 | swfield@uvic.ca |
| Distance Education Assistant and WebCT | Scott Gerrity | 250-853-3209 | HSD B307 | socwde@uvic.ca |
| Distance Education Assistant | Carolynn Broeke | 250-721-8038 | HSD B302 | socwde1@uvic.ca |
| Reception | Andrea Roszmann | 250-721-8036 | HSD B302 | swrecept@uvic.ca |
Co-operative education opportunities
What support is available?
UVic Co-op and Career can support you through every stage of your career development, through:
- One-on-one career guidance
- Career development programs and workshops
- On-campus networking opportunities with employers
- Online work search resources
- Competency development and assessment
Looking for work?
Apply for all types of job opportunities at learninginmotion.uvic.ca.
Program information
- Faculty: Faculty of Graduate Studies
- School/program: School of Social Work
- Length: 2 year(s)
- Delivery method: On-campus
- More information:
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