The School of Social Work at the University of Windsor is a dynamic and progressive leader in social work education. The School’s faculty engage in original, cutting-edge research aimed at advancing scholarly knowledge in a number of critically important social areas including: health, community capacity building, mental health, gerontology, poverty reduction and child welfare.
The school‘s location on an international border is geographically unique, creating research and leadership opportunities within a broad North American context.
Students interested in a research based doctoral program will find a supportive learning-centred faculty dedicated to research and teaching excellence.
The PhD program in Social Work prepares social work degree holders from an accredited program for leadership roles in academia, research, practice, social policy, and administration.
The PhD Program Facilitates:
Broad epistemological paradigms that promote critical thinking and inquiry
Development of diverse and rigorous research methods to address current practice and policy issues
Mastery of a substantive area of social work and effective knowledge translation
Opportunities for research collaboration with faculty scholars and community partners
Small seminar approach to teaching and learning
Supportive and collegial university environment and mentorship
Scholarships, graduate assistantships and sessional teaching opportunities
Engagement within an internationally and culturally diverse region and community
Enrollment Cycles
January 2024
May 2024
September 2024
Entry Requirements
Program Specific Admission Requirements
Deadline for Fall 2020:
M.S.W for Working Professionals - BSW graduates: May 1, 2020
M.S.W for Working Professionals - non-BSW graduates: May 1, 2020
Deadline for Winter 2021:
M.S.W for Working Professionals - BSW graduates: September 1, 2020
Deadline for Summer 2021:
M.S.W for BSW graduates: November 6, 2020
Deadline for Fall 2021:
M.S.W/J.D.: November 1, 2020
M.S.W for non-BSW graduates: January 15, 2021
PhD: January 22, 2021
M.S.W for Working Professionals - non-BSW graduates: May 1, 2021
MSW programs: Two Referee Assessment Forms, resume and personal statement. Please review the School of Social Work website for additional requirements. GRE or MAT is recommended for graduates of universities outside of Canada and the USA, and for any applicants with a grade point average below the required 73%.
MSW/JD program: Two Referee Assessment Forms, resume and personal statement. Please review the School of Social Work website for additional requirements. GRE or MAT is recommended for graduates of universities outside of Canada and the USA, and for any applicants with a grade point average below the required 73%. More information on the M.S.W./J.D application process. PhD:
Statement of Interest
A curriculum vitae demonstrating experience in Social Work
A sample of professional or academic writing
Three letters of reference
Policy Statement
Research Proposal
GRE is strongly recommended for students who are graduates of universities outside of Canada
