frequently asked questions

1. question: when is the deadline date for application?
answer: february 1 of every calendar year
2. question: i have an undergraduate degree in another discipline -can i still apply to the msw program?

answer:  all 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 must have an honours bachelor in social work (hbsw)  or a bachelor of social work degree to apply to our program.

lakehead offers a one year hbsw program for 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 who have an undergraduate degree in another discipline - for more information please go to the social work website at: //www.hsbcwebinars.com/academics/departments/social-work/hbsw/one-year-program-information

3. question: what is the required mark for the toefl-english equivalency test?

answer: applicants whose native language is not english and who have not studied in an english language school system for more than three full years will be required to present proof of english facility by achieving appropriate standing on one of the following tests:

toefl paper based - 550 (with no component score less than 50)

toefl computer based - 213 (with no component score less than 17)

toefl internet based - 80 (with no component score less than 19)

for more complete information, please refer to the 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 on-line calendar.

4. question: how long will it take to complete the msw program?
answer: 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 have up to two years to complete the msw degree. 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 typically finish in 15 months.
5. question: do i need a research course in my undergraduate program to apply to the msw?
answer: yes an undergraduate research course is a requirement. (the one year hbsw program provides a research course that is acceptable).
6. question: how many 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 are admitted each year?
answer: enrolment numbers can fluctuate from year to year, however the base number of 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 admitted in each calendar year is twelve per campus.
7. question: do i need to know my area of research prior to applying?
answer: please refer to the msw application guide for detailed information regarding your study plan. 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 are expected to select areas of research reflective of faculty interest.
8. question: is there financial assistance available?
answer: there are many opportunities for financial assistance such as graduate assistantships, bursaries, awards and scholarships. please visit the graduate studies website at lakeheadu.ca/academics/graduate and the msw application guide for more information.
9. question: do you have a part time program?
answer: under exceptional circumstances, a student may be allowed to complete a master's program on a part-time basis with the following conditions:
  • a student is admitted to the program part-time with the approval of the faculty of graduate studies, based on special circumstances, provided at the time of application.
  • a part-time student msw student may take no more than one full course equivalent (fce) for credit per calendar year (12 months)
  • part-time 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 are expected to complete all requirements within a minimum of fifteen terms (five years) of continuous part-time registration
  • part-time 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 will not be considered for financial support from the university.
10. question: what are my msw program options?
answer: 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 school of social work offers a master of social work program with two tracks: project track and thesis track. 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 who take the project track will also complete a 450 hour field placement, while 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 accepted into the thesis track are not required to do a placement. please see the application guide for more detailed information about these two options.
11. question: please define an academic reference. is this a reference from someone who has taught me? if so, i have not been back to school in many years. i have already secured three professional/clinical references.
answer: the references need to be from a credible person who can comment on your potential for academic and research work. 
12. question: this program is available at our thunder bay or orillia campus.  how do i declare which campus i would like to attend?
answer: on the graduate application form, in the program selection section (page 2), in the last box area of research interest - include thunder bay or orillia campus.