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Quebec students can receive up to
$20,000 in scholarships for this program

Full-time students who are residents of Quebec and enroll in this program can apply for the Bourses Perspective Scholarship, a guaranteed $2,500 per successful term.

Social Work


Overview

ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s School of Social Work preparesÌýyouÌýto make a difference in Montreal, across Canada and around the world.ÌýYou will learn aboutÌýresearch, practice and policyÌýin social work,ÌýwithÌýa focus on social justiceÌýandÌýissues facing vulnerable and disadvantaged people.ÌýÌý

This program will help youÌýdevelop:ÌýÌý

  • Social work knowledge pertaining to history, theory, research, practice, and policyÌý
  • Professional skillsÌýapplicable to work withÌýindividuals, families, and groups in communities andÌýorganizations;ÌýÌý
  • Understanding of the factors, processes, and forces that form and govern social policy in Canada, and skills to work towards policy improvement andÌýchange;ÌýÌý
  • Awareness of various dimensions of diversity and how theyÌýintersect;Ìý
  • A sense of responsibility that accompanies acts of intervention,Ìýand;ÌýÌý
  • A commitment toÌýethical social work practice

Careers

Most graduates of this programÌýbring their knowledge of social work into the workforce, whetherÌýasÌýsocial workers,ÌýthroughÌýteaching, or through policy making.ÌýÌý

Careers can include:ÌýÌý

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School of Social Work

The ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ School of Social Work was founded in 1918. Since it opened, with the support of donors and alumni, the School has continued to provide world-class social work education, generate leading research, and strive for social justice in the community, Canada, and internationally.Ìý

Meet faculty members:

mcgill.ca/socialwork/about/people/faculty


Social work students

Student Experience

The ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ School of Social Work isÌýalsoÌýa member of the International Association of Schools of Social WorkÌý(IASSW) and the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE).ÌýTheÌýprogram is accredited by the CASWE.ÌýÌý

StartingÌýin yourÌýsecond year, you will benefit from aÌýField Placement that willÌýprovide you with anÌýopportunityÌýto apply theories and skills in a practicalÌýsetting. Under the supervision of the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ BSWÌýFieldÌýPlacement Coordinator and a qualified supervisor from a social services agency, department, or organization, you get to gain practical experience while working with diverse communities and populations.ÌýÌý


Possible minors

Minors are a great way to customize your academic experience. Many students useÌýminors to pursue interests outside their major, while others choose minors to complement their degree.

Complimentary Minors Include:ÌýÌý


Related majors

Discover these Related Majors:ÌýÌý

Ready to apply?

For this program, you'll need to apply to the Faculty of Arts.

See the full eligibility information for more information about deadlines and required documents for your application.

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