Which entry route is right for you?
Course- and thesis-based options are available for all our specializations.
I have a BSW
MSW with BSW Degree
If you have a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from an accredited/recognized institution, expected completion time is 24 months for course-based and 36 months for thesis-based students.
Our MSW programs are full-time. The courses are delivered online with two mandatory on campus residencies at our Calgary or Edmonton campus, depending on the specialization and topic you choose.
I have a non-social work degree
MSW with No BSW Degree
You'll begin your Master of Social Work with a year (12 months) of foundational study.
Working full-time during the foundation year is not recommended.
Our MSW programs are full-time. The courses are delivered online with three mandatory on campus residencies at our Calgary or Edmonton campus, depending on the specialization and topic you choose.
"It really did build networks of different people that I continue to connect with today.”
It was great to learn the theories, but also the practical side: being able to actually take what you're learning and implement it in community in a safe environment.
Megan Solamillo
MSW ’12, Community Social Worker, City of Calgary (2026)