Both thesis and non-thesis programmes are provided in both specializations. Entrance into all courses and the offering of any course in an academic year is by approval of the School, consistent with the candidate's programme. Candidates are admitted only into a designated programme of studies in an area of specialization. Students will also pay appropriate tuition fees for each semester during their tenure in the programme. In such instances, the fee structure under which the student was admitted will not change.
Admission is limited, selective and competitive.
To be considered for admission an applicant shall hold a Bachelor of Social Work degree from an institution recognized by the Senate, with at least second class standing, and an average of at least grade B in the last 60 undergraduate credit hours, or an equivalent professional undergraduate degree in social work approved by the Graduate Studies Committee of the School of Social Work for recommendation to the Dean. In addition to the stated academic requirements, the applicant must have completed, subsequent to obtaining the B.S.W. degree, at least two-years' employment in professional social work practice or in a comparable human service discipline or activity. Extensive relevant experience prior to undergraduate degree work may be recognized in full or partial fulfilment of this requirement. Application for admission to the School of Graduate Studies must be made in duplicate, on the appropriate form, to the School of Graduate Studies. The applicant will also submit, for referral to the School of Social Work, a statement of previous professional employment, a list of any published or unpublished works, and a declaration of programme emphasis and educational objectives.