The School of Social Work at McGill University prepares graduates for specialized professional practice in one of the areas of specialization: Children & Families, Health & Social Care, or International & Community Development. Students in all MSW Programs choose one of these MSW Program Streams during the application process, which guides complementary course selection and Independent Study Project theme and direction.
Required Courses (27 credits)
SWRK 605
Anti-Racist SW Practice
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Critical exploration of ways anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism have shaped our institutions, health, culture, beliefs and the social work profession in Canada.
The ways power and privilege are maintained and perpetuated within these institutions and communities. Examination of how Indigenous communities globally
resist assaults on their lands and cultures, both historically and currently.
Offered by: Social Work
- Terms
- Instructors
- Syndie David, Jill Hanley
SWRK 650
Field Work Practicum 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Supervised educational experience in social work practice integrating practice with theoretical knowledge characteristic of the specialized field. Individual and group instruction. Involves approximately 115 hours of work in a field setting.
Offered by: Social Work
- Terms
- Instructors
- Nicole A Mitchell, Pam Orzeck
- Nicole A Mitchell, Pam Orzeck
SWRK 651
Field Work Practicum 2
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Supervised educational experience in social work practice integrating practice with theoretical knowledge characteristic of the specialized field. Individual and group instruction. Involves approximately 115 hours of work in a field setting.
Offered by: Social Work
- Terms
- Instructors
- Nicole A Mitchell, Pam Orzeck
- Nicole A Mitchell, Pam Orzeck
SWRK 653
Research Methods 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Covers a range of qualitative and quantitative methods used in social work related research. Provides a framework for accessing, interpreting, and integrating research literature into social work practice.
Offered by: Social Work
SWRK 660
Field Work Practicum 3
6 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Supervised educational experience in social work practice integrating practice with theoretical knowledge characteristic of the specialized field. Individual and group instruction. Involves approximately 115 hours of work in a field setting.
Offered by: Social Work
- Involves approximately 220 hours of work in a field setting
- Terms
- Instructors
- Nicole A Mitchell, Pam Orzeck
- Nicole A Mitchell, Pam Orzeck
SWRK 690
Independent Study Project
9 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: An independent study project on a topic of interest in a comprehensive and creative fashion. The project is completed by the student following initial guidance from her/his advisor. It systematically examines a theoretical, substantive or empirical matter, using appropriate methodology.
Offered by: Social Work
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
NOTE:
While not a prerequisite for admission, possessing a working knowledge of the French language is important to candidates who intend to seek admission to the Quebec professional order after graduation and those who wish to maximize their field placement opportunities during their program. In consultation with the Field Education Coordinator, students may be able to complete their field requirements at an approved social service agency outside of Quebec.
Complementary Courses (18 credits)
18 credits of 500- or 600-level courses; up to 6 credits in total may be taken outside the School of Social Work course offerings with advisor approval.
Required Courses (33 credits)
SWRK 605
Anti-Racist SW Practice
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Critical exploration of ways anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism have shaped our institutions, health, culture, beliefs and the social work profession in Canada.
The ways power and privilege are maintained and perpetuated within these institutions and communities. Examination of how Indigenous communities globally
resist assaults on their lands and cultures, both historically and currently.
Offered by: Social Work
- Terms
- Instructors
- Syndie David, Jill Hanley
SWRK 653
Research Methods 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Covers a range of qualitative and quantitative methods used in social work related research. Provides a framework for accessing, interpreting, and integrating research literature into social work practice.
Offered by: Social Work
SWRK 698
Thesis Research 1
12 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Independent research work under the direction of a supervisor.
Offered by: Social Work
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
SWRK 699
Thesis Research 2
15 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Independent research work under the direction of a supervisor.
Offered by: Social Work
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
Complementary Courses (12 credits)
12 credits of SWRK 500- or 600-level courses; up to 6 credits in total may be taken outside the School of Social Work course offerings with advisor approval.
Students usually take four years to complete the MSW/BCL/JD program. Students enrolled in the joint program typically begin by completing the first year of the law program. In subsequent academic terms, they combine law and social work credits. *SWRK 691 fulfills the minimum writing requirement for the BCL/JD.
A joint Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) with integrated Bachelor of Civil Law (B.C.L.) and Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) program is offered by the School of Social Work and the Faculty of Law.
Students complete 45 credits for the M.S.W. degree and 87 credits for the integrated B.C.L. and JD degrees for 132 credits.
Required Courses (30 credits)
SWRK 605
Anti-Racist SW Practice
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Critical exploration of ways anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism have shaped our institutions, health, culture, beliefs and the social work profession in Canada.
The ways power and privilege are maintained and perpetuated within these institutions and communities. Examination of how Indigenous communities globally
resist assaults on their lands and cultures, both historically and currently.
Offered by: Social Work
- Terms
- Instructors
- Syndie David, Jill Hanley
SWRK 650
Field Work Practicum 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Supervised educational experience in social work practice integrating practice with theoretical knowledge characteristic of the specialized field. Individual and group instruction. Involves approximately 115 hours of work in a field setting.
Offered by: Social Work
- Terms
- Instructors
- Nicole A Mitchell, Pam Orzeck
- Nicole A Mitchell, Pam Orzeck
SWRK 651
Field Work Practicum 2
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Supervised educational experience in social work practice integrating practice with theoretical knowledge characteristic of the specialized field. Individual and group instruction. Involves approximately 115 hours of work in a field setting.
Offered by: Social Work
- Terms
- Instructors
- Nicole A Mitchell, Pam Orzeck
- Nicole A Mitchell, Pam Orzeck
SWRK 653
Research Methods 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Covers a range of qualitative and quantitative methods used in social work related research. Provides a framework for accessing, interpreting, and integrating research literature into social work practice.
Offered by: Social Work
SWRK 660
Field Work Practicum 3
6 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Supervised educational experience in social work practice integrating practice with theoretical knowledge characteristic of the specialized field. Individual and group instruction. Involves approximately 115 hours of work in a field setting.
Offered by: Social Work
- Involves approximately 220 hours of work in a field setting
- Terms
- Instructors
- Nicole A Mitchell, Pam Orzeck
- Nicole A Mitchell, Pam Orzeck
SWRK 691
Soc Wk/Law Indep Study Project
12 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Students will produce an essay consisting of: 1) identifying a substantive area which integrates core legal and social work knowledge; 2) analyzing the legal and behavioural science information in each substantive area; 3) developing and applying relevant theoretical frameworks; 4) developing research questions to be examined by qualitative or quantitative methods; 5) integrating research findings.
Offered by: Social Work
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
Complementary Courses (15 credits)
Students complete 15 credits of SWRK 500- or 600-level courses. A total of 6 graduate-level credits may be taken outside the School of Social Work course offerings with advisor approval.
Plus 87 credits from the Faculty of Law. For the BCL/JD requirements, please refer to the MSW/BCL/JD Program Requirements Page.
The Graduate Option in Gender and Women's Studies is an interdisciplinary program for students who meet degree requirements in Social Work and wish to take 6 credits of approved coursework to focus on gender, sexuality, feminist, and women's studies and issues in feminist research and methods.
Required Courses (30 credits)
WMST 601
Feminist Theories and Methods
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Women's Studies: Examination of feminist theories and research methods from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.
Offered by: Inst for Gender, Sex & Fem St
SWRK 605
Anti-Racist SW Practice
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Critical exploration of ways anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism have shaped our institutions, health, culture, beliefs and the social work profession in Canada.
The ways power and privilege are maintained and perpetuated within these institutions and communities. Examination of how Indigenous communities globally
resist assaults on their lands and cultures, both historically and currently.
Offered by: Social Work
- Terms
- Instructors
- Syndie David, Jill Hanley
SWRK 650
Field Work Practicum 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Supervised educational experience in social work practice integrating practice with theoretical knowledge characteristic of the specialized field. Individual and group instruction. Involves approximately 115 hours of work in a field setting.
Offered by: Social Work
- Terms
- Instructors
- Nicole A Mitchell, Pam Orzeck
- Nicole A Mitchell, Pam Orzeck
SWRK 651
Field Work Practicum 2
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Supervised educational experience in social work practice integrating practice with theoretical knowledge characteristic of the specialized field. Individual and group instruction. Involves approximately 115 hours of work in a field setting.
Offered by: Social Work
- Terms
- Instructors
- Nicole A Mitchell, Pam Orzeck
- Nicole A Mitchell, Pam Orzeck
SWRK 653
Research Methods 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Covers a range of qualitative and quantitative methods used in social work related research. Provides a framework for accessing, interpreting, and integrating research literature into social work practice.
Offered by: Social Work
SWRK 660
Field Work Practicum 3
6 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Supervised educational experience in social work practice integrating practice with theoretical knowledge characteristic of the specialized field. Individual and group instruction. Involves approximately 115 hours of work in a field setting.
Offered by: Social Work
- Involves approximately 220 hours of work in a field setting
- Terms
- Instructors
- Nicole A Mitchell, Pam Orzeck
- Nicole A Mitchell, Pam Orzeck
SWRK 690
Independent Study Project
9 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: An independent study project on a topic of interest in a comprehensive and creative fashion. The project is completed by the student following initial guidance from her/his advisor. It systematically examines a theoretical, substantive or empirical matter, using appropriate methodology.
Offered by: Social Work
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
NOTE:
While not a prerequisite for admission, possessing a working knowledge of the French language is important to candidates who intend to seek admission to the Quebec professional order after graduation and those who wish to maximize their field placement opportunities during their program. In consultation with the Field Education Coordinator, students may be able to complete their field requirements at an approved social service agency outside of Quebec.
Complementary Courses (15 credits)
3 credits from the following:
-
WMST 602
Feminist Research Symposium
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Women's Studies: Discussion and development of participants' research in gender and women's studies.
Offered by: Inst for Gender, Sex & Fem St
- Prerequisite: WMST 601.
- Restriction: Must be enrolled in the Option in Gender and Women's Studies.
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
, OR
- 3 credits of WMST at the 500 or 600 level, OR
- 3 credits in another department approved as a complementary course to the Option in Gender and Women's Studies by an MSW advisor in the School of Social Work.
12 credits of 500- or 600-level courses selected from the School of Social Work.
Students are encouraged to select complementary courses from their chosen MSW program stream but may elect to take courses listed under other streams.