Master of Social Work Program Hub 

Welcome to the Master of Social Work Program page for current and incoming MSW students!
Please read and understand the Essential Requirements for the Master of Social Work (MSW).
A program overview is available at  Carleton’s Graduate Calendar and Graduate Program Regulations.

Fall 2024 – MSW Courses, Times & Registration

SOWK 5000 & 5011 Intensive Class Hours:
9:00 am – 4:00 pm on Wednesday September 4, Thursday September 5, Friday September 6, & Friday September 13
8:30 am – 11:30 am on Wednesday October 2, & Wednesday, November 6
**Course Brightspace has the most accurate information on intensive class times and locations.

***All other MSW courses (SOWK 5001, 5003, 5608, 5012, and any SOWK 5XXX electives) begin the week of September 9, 2024 because all MSW students attend their mandatory intensive course during the first week of classes.***

The timetable of courses for Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 became available at the end of May, and registration opened July 9 to graduate students. Registration information and assistance is available at https://carleton.ca/registrar/registration/

MSW Programs & Course Sequencing 

Elective Requirements

The 2 Year MSW program (11 credits) requires 3.0 credits (6 courses) in elective course options which are taken in Year 2 or once all Year 1 requirements (SOWK 5000, 5001, 5003, 5608, 5004, 5606) are complete.
The 1 Year MSW program (5.0 credits) requires 2.0 credits (4 courses) in electives course options.
All electives must be completed prior to Practicum II (SOWK 5607).

MSW Thesis Option – SOWK 5909 (replaces of Practicum II – SOWK 5607)

Should you have any questions, please contact the  Graduate Administrator and/or Graduate Supervisor in Social Work.