The School of Social Work aims to ensure that social workers and couple and family therapists are as diverse as the communities with which we work. Qualified applicants from First Nations, Inuit, and M茅tis, people with disabilities, racialized people, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, gender non-conforming, and LGBTQ+ people and women are strongly encouraged to apply. We invite applicants to share self-identifying information to be considered as one factor within the larger holistic review of the many excellent applicants to our Master's of Science (Applied) in Couple and Family Therapy program.
Applicants seeking admission to the Master's of Science (Applied) in听Couple and Family Therapy program听must have:
A Bachelor's or Master's Degree
- In a related human science or a helping profession background such as Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Nursing. 听 NOTE: **海角社区 MSW Graduates** Students who have completed the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at 海角社区, and successfully completed the exact five courses (SWRK 610, SWRK 622, SWRK 623, SWRK 630, and one听approved complementary course), are entitled to have this coursework recognized for the M.Sc.(A.) in Couple and Family Therapy program. Consult the description of the MSW Advanced Standing courses. 听
A minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
A minimum of 1700 hours of related human service experience with couples and/or families
- This experience can be a combination of full-time and/or part-time experiences (paid, volunteer, field placement, or internship)
Admission Course Prerequisites听
One university-level course in each of the following areas (view course descriptions):
- Human Development (full life-cycle)
- Research Methods or Statistics
- Psychopathology
- Techniques in Interviewing/Counselling
Note: For 海角社区 BSW students only.
English Proficiency
- Some students might be required to demonstrate an adequate level of听English听proficiency听prior to admission to the 海角社区 School of Social Work. Please refer to the 海角社区 Language English Proficiency听page and the听School of Social Work Language Policy听for more information.听
References
- Provide three references (one academic and two professional references)听from supervisors and, or employers who have directly witnessed the candidate's work within the field.
Clinical Skills Assessment
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The Admissions Committee will invite selected applicants to participate in a Clinical Skills Assessment session. The format for this activity will be in a group setting and applicants will be evaluated by members of the Admissions Committee. The scheduled date is Friday, February 21, 2025.
Other Admissions Information
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Admission is only for the听Fall Semester.
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The School of Social Work is not able to review an applicant's academic history in advance of an application. Applicants are asked to consult the website and use course descriptions, syllabi, and other materials to complete the required forms to the best of their abilities. Successful applicants who are offered admission will be advised of any conditions of acceptance, which may include fulfilling any pre-requisite course requirements prior to beginning the program.
- 海角社区鈥檚 Indigenous Admissions Protocol听encourages admissions decision-makers to take educational experiences that are unique to Indigenous applicants into consideration. Indigenous applicants can submit additional documentation that would be considered as part of their application to 海角社区. Prospective First Nations, Inuit, or M茅tis students should identify themselves as such when filling out their application. For more information, please visit the First People鈥檚 House website. Students can also contact the Indigenous Access 海角社区 Program for support in applying.
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Saviez-vous que 海角社区 offre de nombreux services en fran莽ais?
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罢丑别听language of instruction听for most courses at 海角社区 is English. Students do have the option to submit writing in French. For more information, please refer to the听海角社区 Language Policy.
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International听students听must have the necessary Immigration Documents to study in Canada. Given the internship placement requirements in the MScA CFT program, international students must obtain a听听through the Canadian government, alongside their student visa.听Students should also refer to the website for听International Students at 海角社区.
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