Delivery method and course plan

The MSW Indigenous specialization is a graduate program delivered primarily through distance education. Students in the MSWI complete 15 units comprised of course work and one of two completion options: thesis or course-based.

A one week mandatory on-campus institute is offered at the beginning of the first term of study. Dates are posted prior to students receiving their offer of admission. The on campus institute provides students with the opportunity to visit the UVic campus; to meet face-to-face with faculty, staff and other students; and to begin SOCW 521 and SOCW 523, the first courses in the MSWI.  SOCW 521 and SOCW 523 continue after the on-campus institute via distance education.

The remainder of the MSWI courses are offered via distance education. Students complete their program by writing a thesis OR undertaking a course-based option.

MSW INDIGENOUS SPECIALIZATION PROGRAM FLOW

Thesis option

The MSW Indigenous Specialization, thesis option, requires a minimum of 15 units. The 15 units are made up of 6.0 units of core courses, 3.0 units of electives, and a 6.0 unit thesis.

Core Course Requirements (6.0 units)

  • SOCW 521 (1.5) Indigenous Perspectives on Knowledge and Research
  • SOCW 523 (1.5) Self-conscious Traditionalism in Indigenous Social Work Practice Seminar
  • SOCW 510 (1.5) Policy Context of Practice
  • SOCW 516 (1.5) Research Methodologies

Thesis Requirements (6.0 units)

  • SOCW 599 (6.0) Thesis

Elective Requirement (3.0 units)

Course-based option

The MSW Indigenous Specialization, course-based option, requires a minimum of 15 units. The 15 units are made up of 7.5 units of core courses, 3.0 units of electives, and a 4.5 unit MSWI practicum.

Core Course Requirements (7.5 units)

  • SOCW 510 (1.5) Policy Context of Practice
  • SOCW 516 (1.5) Research Methodologies
  • SOCW 521 (1.5) Indigenous Perspectives on Knowledge and Research
  • SOCW 523 (1.5) Self-conscious Traditionalism in Indigenous Social Work Practice Seminar
  • SOCW 571 (1.5) MSW Capstone

Practicum Requirements (4.5 units)

  • SOCW 506A (4.5) MSWI Practicum

Elective Requirement (3.0 units)

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