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Program Info“Please be advised that the Pre-MSW, MSW, and PhD programs are not offered via distance or on-line education. All coursework must be completed at the Fort Garry Campus.”

Develops skills for research and teaching.
A full range of opportunities for study is available, and research concerning Aboriginal people and women is particularly encouraged.

Program Requirements
A minimum of two years of study (the fall and winter terms of the first and second year following admission) is required.

The program consists of: (a) 27 credit hours of coursework, (b) a candidacy examination, and (c) a Ph.D. thesis.

Course Requirements
Students must complete 27 credit hours of approved course work beyond the M.S.W. degree and will include:

Social Work core courses (6 credit hours):
SWRK 8010 - Perspectives on Knowledge for Social Work (3 credit hours)
SWRK 8020 - Development of the Social Work Profession (3 credit hours)

Research Courses (12 credit hours):
SWRK 8030 - Advanced Qualitative Research in Social Work (6 credit hours)
SWRK 8040 - Advanced Quantitative Research in Social Work (6 credit hours)

Teaching Requirement (3 credit hours):
Seminar in Post-Secondary Instruction ( EDUA 7450) (3 credit hours)
OR
an alternative requirement that addresses teaching (3 credit hours)

Electives (6 credit hours):
One elective in the student's area of specialization (3 credit hours)
One additional elective (3 credit hours)