Reducing inequalities and marginalization is in line with professional social work's agenda of anti-oppression and social justice. Social work is committed to working with and on behalf of people from disenfranchised backgrounds.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program has a tradition of scholarly excellence based on the quality of the research knowledge, competence, and output of its faculty. Doctoral graduates are practice leaders and faculty members throughout the world. Enrolment in the Faculty of Social Work entails adherence to the standards of professional behaviour for the social work profession set forth in the Social Work Code of Ethics of the Canadian Association of Social Workers.

Although the program has been designed for completion in four years, students typically require a…

Compulsory Courses

SWK6301H, SWK6302H, SWK6307H, SWK6308H, SWK7000H, SWK8000H

Recommended Course

SWK4506H

Elective Courses

The choice of electives in any given year is contingent on available faculty resources. Not every course is available in…

The Master of Arts (MA) program trains students in the theoretical approaches, research designs, and analytical skills central to the field of Sociology. It provides extensive background and knowledge valuable for a number of rewarding careers in the public and private sectors. The program also builds a strong foundation in sociological training for those who plan to pursue a doctoral degree in Sociology.

Students have the option of completing the master's degree in one of two ways:

• Coursework (the preferred option for those proceeding to the PhD…

For details on course offerings, check with the departmental graduate office.

Theory and Methods of Sociology — Core Courses

SOC6001H, SOC6101H, SOC6201H, SOC6301H, SOC6302H, SOC6303H, SOC6309H, SOC6401H, SOC6502H, SOC6707H, SOC6708H,…

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program provides training in conducting theoretically rich and methodologically sophisticated sociological research. Through the program, students design and carry out research projects, present their work at professional conferences, and author scholarly publications. The program is designed to provide both a broad knowledge of the discipline and specialized methodological and subject matter expertise.

Applicants may enter the PhD program via one of two routes: 1) following completion of an appropriate MA or 2) direct entry after…

Core Course

SAS2004H

Elective Courses

SAS2000H, SAS2000Y, SAS4900H

The Master of Health Science (MHSc) program educates graduate students to become highly competent entry-level clinicians in the profession of speech-language pathology. It prepares students to work in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, schools, community clinics, and private practice. Speech-language pathologists provide services across the lifespan to individuals with a wide range of speech, language, hearing, and swallowing disorders. The integrated curriculum places equal emphasis on theoretical and practical competencies regarding normal development, as well as…