MSW Thesis
Working with a supervisor
You are initially assigned an interim supervisor. By December of year one, you must identify a faculty member as permanent supervisor. Contact Student Services to complete an Appointment of Supervisor form.
Expectations Checklist
Set expectations and define responsibilities for yourself and your supervisor to get through your degree. Submit the signed checklist to Student Services.
This mandatory checklist must be submitted to Student Services within two months of working with your supervisor.
Intellectual Property
Understand how the Intellectual Property policy applies to your work. Submit the signed checklist to Student Services.
This mandatory checklist must be submitted to Student Services within two months of working with your supervisor.
Annual Progress Report
Each winter term you must complete an Annual Progress Report with your supervisor to monitor your progress and set goals for the upcoming year.
What you need to know about working with your supervisor: A best practices guide
Completing your program
Take required courses
You must complete all required courses: four courses in advanced social work practice, four specialization courses, and two thesis research courses.
Get your proposal approved
Your research proposal must be approved by your supervisor before you apply for ethics certification.
Obtain ethics approval
All research involving human participants, animals or biohazards must first be reviewed and approved.
Write your thesis
Review the Faculty of Graduate Studies step-by-step guide on what to do before, during and after building your thesis
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The maximum completion time is 48 months (4 years). Expected completion times:
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Clinical Social Work Practice
Calgary
- 24 months for students with a BSW
- 36 months for students with a non-BSW degree
Edmonton
- 36 months for students with a BSW
- 48 months for students with a non-BSW degree
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International and Community Development
- 36 months for students with a BSW
- 48 months for students with a non-BSW degree
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Leadership in the Human Services
- 36 months for students with a BSW
- 48 months for students with a non-BSW degree
The end is near (in a good way!)
Once you have defended your thesis, make the corrections and submit it to the Faculty of Graduate Studies by the deadline