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    Social Work - MSW

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    Calgary, CAMSWHybrid2 years
    CA$55,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    40%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    36
    Credits
    CA$145.00
    App fee

    Social Work - MSW at University of Calgary is a 36-credit, 2-year, hybrid MSW program based in Calgary, CA. Tuition is CA$55,000.

    About the program

    Prepares students for advanced professional practice in social work with specializations in Clinical Social Work Practice, International and Community Development, or Leadership in the Human Services. Course-based route focuses on direct service through prescribed curriculum and practicum.

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    3 years (PGWP)

    CA$15,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Social Work - MSW at University of Calgary cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Social Work - MSW at University of Calgary is CA$55,000 across 36 required credits.
    Is Social Work - MSW at University of Calgary online or in-person?
    Social Work - MSW at University of Calgary is offered hybrid.
    How long does Social Work - MSW at University of Calgary take to complete?
    Social Work - MSW at University of Calgary is structured around 2 years and 36 credits.
    What GPA is required for Social Work - MSW at University of Calgary?
    Per the program's published guidance: A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 60 units) of the undergraduate degree
    How competitive is Social Work - MSW at University of Calgary?
    Social Work - MSW at University of Calgary reports an acceptance rate of approximately 40%.