Master Of Social Work (Research Practicum Option) at UOR - University Of Regina - Program overview

Program overview

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Last updated on 2025-07-23

Program overview

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Program overview

Earn your master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Regina in Saskatchewan. Our MSW program is accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) and includes research options. This program is the only accredited Master of Social Work program in Saskatchewan, emphasizing the relationships between various aspects of social work, including social research, direct practice, policy development, and administration.

Program structure

The Master of Social Work (MSW) program at the University of Regina is designed to be flexible and cater to your interests. The program offers two completion options:

Practicum: This involves working in the field to demonstrate the integration of social work theory and practice. Options include a field practicum, a supervised practice experience, or a research practicum.
Thesis: This option allows you to conduct original research on a topic of your choice, which is evaluated and defended before a committee.

The program is structured to be completed in a minimum of 1-2 years for full-time students, with a maximum completion time of 5 years. Throughout your studies, you will benefit from mentoring by faculty members and have opportunities to apply for graduate teaching and research assistant positions.

Featured Experiences

The Master of Social Work program offers a variety of unique experiences to enhance your learning:

Practicum Opportunities: Engage in real-world practice through field placements that connect you with social work professionals.
Research Practicum: Participate in community-based research, program development, and policy analysis.
Thesis Option: Conduct original research that can impact health systems and social policies.
Mentorship: Receive guidance from experienced faculty members who are actively involved in research and community engagement.
Networking: Build connections with community-based, clinical, and policy organizations across Canada.

Career Options

Graduates of the Master of Social Work program can pursue a variety of career paths in Canada, including:

Research and Consulting Services: Work with organizations to evaluate programs and develop effective social policies.
Program Evaluation: Assess the effectiveness of social programs and recommend improvements.
Counselling: Provide therapeutic support to individuals and families in various settings.
Social Policy and Public Service: Engage in policy development and advocacy to improve social welfare systems.
Private Practice: Establish a private counselling practice to serve clients directly.
Human Service Administration: Manage and oversee social service organizations and programs.
Health Care: Work within healthcare settings to address social determinants of health.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

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Last updated on 2025-07-23

Program overview

Academic Requirements

All graduate programs at the University of Regina are competitive. Students who meet the minimum criteria noted below may not be accepted as programs generally receive more applicants than they can admit. Students with the most competitive applications (e.g. higher average, more experience, etc.) are the ones offered acceptance into graduate programs.

Master of Social Work (Research Practicum Option)

For admission to the Master of Social Work (MSW) program, the following requirements apply:

Applicants with international credentials must provide the WES International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP) Course-by-Course report for degree equivalency and GPA calculation as per FGSR.
Effective 202720: Applicants who have completed a BSW degree from a Canadian post-secondary institution are exempt from the requirement to provide the WES ICAP Course-by-Course report.
A qualifying research course that has not been completed in a Canadian post-secondary institution but is part of an applicant’s international credentials must be assessed by WES for equivalency.

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

For any clarification and support regarding the Academic Requirements, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

International applicants, except those who attended universities where the language of instruction was English, must submit proof of English proficiency, usually in the form of recognized tests. The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR) accepts the following tests:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - Minimum score of 80 Internet-based.
CAEL - Minimum score of 70.
TOEFL iBT - Minimum score of 70.
Academic IELTS - Minimum score of 6.5 overall, with no band lower than 6.0.
PTE (Pearson Test of English) - Minimum score of 59.
MET (Michigan English Test) - Minimum score of 54.
U of R ESL - Completion of EAP 100/101.
Duolingo - Minimum score of 125 overall, with at least 120 for Speaking, Writing, and Reading, and 115 for Listening.

Please note that a minimum score may render an applicant ineligible for graduate teaching assistantships.

If a student is taking ESL at the University, they must successfully complete EAP 100/101 in order to be considered for graduate work. EAP 100/101 does not meet the minimum English proficiency requirements for some programs. For those programs, students are required to take a different test to meet Academic Requirements.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.

Not meeting the minimum language requirements?

You may still be able to apply!