Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Social Work in Kitchener Canada | Wilfrid Laurier University
Wilfrid Laurier University
|
Kitchener Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
27,292
(c. USD19,500.54)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Social Work (MSW) program offers a forward-thinking curriculum that stays ahead of modern social work trends.
Our program focuses on cultivating critically reflective practice abilities by continuously blending knowledge, theory, and real-world application within a framework dedicated to fostering equity, inclusion, self-awareness, and social justice. We expect our graduates to work collaboratively with diverse populations in thoughtful, inclusive ways while advocating for their principles.
Key Program Features
Recognized as one of Canada's premier institutions for social work education:
Since 1966, we've produced nearly 5,400 skilled social work professionals.
Over 85% of our alumni secure full-time positions in the field.
Our field education team partners with numerous agencies to arrange suitable MSW placements, followed by student interviews.
With class sizes typically capped at 30, we foster close faculty-student connections and personalized learning experiences.
Our program maintains full accreditation from the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent for our two-year full-time or combined MSW-MDiv programs.
BSW for our advanced standing programs.
B average in your last academic year.
Academic background includes at least four full social science credits and a half-credit course in research methodology.
Evidence of paid and/or voluntary experience in human service organizations is required. Two or more years of experience is strongly recommended.
TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Home Edition: minimum score of 83, with minimum skill scores of 20 in each of the skills tests (speaking, writing, reading and listening).
Paper-based TOEFL: minimum of 560.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS, IELTS Online): academic minimum score of 6.5 with no band score below 6.0.
BSW for our advanced standing programs.
B average in your last academic year.
Academic background includes at least four full social science credits and a half-credit course in research methodology.
Evidence of paid and/or voluntary experience in human service organizations is required. Two or more years of experience is strongly recommended.
TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Home Edition: minimum score of 83, with minimum skill scores of 20 in each of the skills tests (speaking, writing, reading and listening).
Paper-based TOEFL: minimum of 560.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS, IELTS Online): academic minimum score of 6.5 with no band score below 6.0.
Tuition
CAD
27,292