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    Social Work - Master of Social Work (MSW) (Online)

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    Waterloo, CAMSWOnline1 year
    CA$39,798.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    CA$150.00
    App fee

    Social Work - Master of Social Work (MSW) (Online) at University of Waterloo is a 1-year, online MSW program based in Waterloo, CA. Tuition is CA$39,798.

    About the program

    Health-focused program covering social and structural determinants of health, advanced social work practice in health settings, health policy, leadership, research, and ethics. Includes a 450-462 hour practicum and capstone.

    Focus: coursework
    QS #301-375 (Social Work)
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    3 years PGWP (Canada)

    CA$31,000.00
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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 - Master of Social Work (MSW) (Online) at University of Waterloo cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Social Work - Master of Social Work (MSW) (Online) at University of Waterloo is CA$39,798.
    Is Social Work - Master of Social Work (MSW) (Online) at University of Waterloo online or in-person?
    Social Work - Master of Social Work (MSW) (Online) at University of Waterloo is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Social Work - Master of Social Work (MSW) (Online) at University of Waterloo take to complete?
    Social Work - Master of Social Work (MSW) (Online) at University of Waterloo is structured around 1 year.
    What GPA is required for Social Work - Master of Social Work (MSW) (Online) at University of Waterloo?
    Per the program's published guidance: Minimum 75% average in the final two years of study (equivalent to last 20 half-credit courses)
    What work-permit options follow Social Work - Master of Social Work (MSW) (Online) at University of Waterloo?
    Post-completion work rights for Social Work - Master of Social Work (MSW) (Online) at University of Waterloo: 3 years PGWP (Canada)