Independent Study Project
Students in the MSW Non-Thesis Program can opt to complete an Independent Study Project (ISP). The ISP is designed for students wishing to complete a specialized in depth analysis of a question in their Area of Practice. Students wishing to opt for an ISP will need to develop a study plan with their advisor that takes into consideration their course load, their field placement and the ISP course load: 9 Credits, usually taken over one or two terms. A copy of the study plan should be sent to the Program Director.
SWRK 690. Independent Study Project.
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Credits: 9
Offered by: Social Work (Graduate Studies)
Terms Offered: Summer 2025
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Description
An independent study project on a topic of interest in a comprehensive and creative fashion. The project is completed by the student following initial guidance from her/his advisor. It systematically examines a theoretical, substantive or empirical matter, using appropriate methodology.
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Independent Study Project (MSW-Law Joint Degree)
The Master of Social Work with integrated Bachelor of Civil Law/Bachelor of Laws (MSW/BCL/JD) designed for students interested in transcending academic boundaries in social justice issues.听Part of the requirements for the MSW-Law Joint Degree is an Independent Study Project (ISP). The aim of the paper is to address a question common to the two disciplines. Students will work with one advisor from each faculty to complete this project.
SWRK 691. Social Work / Law Independent Study Project.
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Credits: 12
Offered by: Social Work (Graduate Studies)
Terms Offered: Summer 2025
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Description
Students will produce an essay consisting of: 1) identifying a substantive area which integrates core legal and social work knowledge; 2) analyzing the legal and behavioural science information in each substantive area; 3) developing and applying relevant theoretical frameworks; 4) developing research questions to be examined by qualitative or quantitative methods; 5) integrating research findings.
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Social Work: An independent Study project with the aim of producing a paper which addresses a question common to the two disciplines.听 Using and clarifying the contribution of each discipline to the question, the paper adds something that neither a legal nor a social work perspective alone could attain.听 Different tools and sources of learning allow a comprehensive approach of learning to the problem-question.听 The paper may take the form of a critical review or be empirically-based in any customary research methods or combination of them (qualitative or quantitative research; case or doctoral legal research).
Students completing the Joint Degree Program should seek one adviser from each faculty, and begin meeting with advisors during the Fall semester to discuss their ISP topic. After initial discussion with advisors, the student should prepare a research proposal and meet with the two advisers jointly until the proposal is accepted as an outline of the work. Students must successfully complete this paper in order to graduate, and must have graduated before they begin articling. Most students will write over the summer before the September articling period starts; with advance planning, completion in the winter or spring is also possible.
Thesis
The MSW (Thesis) Program is designed for students who have strong research interests. This program supports the development of advanced understanding in the field of social work and specialized research skills. Students will focus their coursework and thesis research on one of the MSW Areas of Practice.
SWRK 698. Thesis Research 1.
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Credits: 12
Offered by: Social Work (Graduate Studies)
Terms Offered: Summer 2025
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Description
Independent research work under the direction of a supervisor.
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SWRK 699. Thesis Research 2.
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Credits: 15
Offered by: Social Work (Graduate Studies)
Terms Offered: Summer 2025
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Description
Independent research work under the direction of a supervisor.
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Students propose, design, and conduct their thesis research concurrently with coursework. Students work closely with an advisor to guide their research progress.
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PLEASE NOTE:听MSW Thesis students follow the guidelines for Masters theses set by 涩里番. Detailed guidelines and forms for Masters Thesis can be found here.