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Program Requirements

The School of Social Work's M.S.W. Thesis – Gender and Women's Studies option is designed for students who have strong research interests and are particularly attracted to feminist theories and research methodologies. This program supports the development of advanced intellectual understanding and specialized research skills centered on gender, sexuality, feminism, and women in relation to "Children and Families," "Social Care and Health Studies," and "Community and International Development."

The thesis must be related to Gender and Women's Studies. The M.S.W. Thesis program includes graduate-level coursework and a research thesis. Students work closely with a Faculty supervisor. There is no field placement in the M.S.W. Thesis – Gender and Women's Studies program.

Thesis Courses (27 credits)

• SWRK 698 Thesis Research 1 (12 credits)

  Offered by: Social Work (Faculty of Arts)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Social Work : Independent research work under the direction of a supervisor.

  Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Summer 2022

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2021-2022 academic year.

• SWRK 699 Thesis Research 2 (15 credits)

  Offered by: Social Work (Faculty of Arts)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Social Work : Independent research work under the direction of a supervisor.

  Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Summer 2022

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Required Courses (9 credits)

• SWRK 643 Research Methods 2 (3 credits)

  Offered by: Social Work (Faculty of Arts)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Social Work : Covers a range of qualitative and quantitative methods used in social work related research. Focuses on research skills and knowledge mobilization tools for conducting applied research in partnership with social service agencies and communities.

  Terms: Winter 2022

  Instructors: Débrosse, Régine (Winter)

  • Prerequisite: SWRK 653.

  • Restriction: Limited to M.S.W. students.

• SWRK 653 Research Methods 1 (3 credits)

  Offered by: Social Work (Faculty of Arts)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Social Work : Covers a range of qualitative and quantitative methods used in social work related research. Provides a framework for accessing, interpreting, and integrating research literature into social work practice.

  Terms: Fall 2021

  Instructors: Marshall, Zack; Débrosse, Régine (Fall)

• WMST 601 Feminist Theories and Methods (3 credits)

  Offered by: Inst for Gender, Sex & Fem St (Faculty of Arts)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Women's Studies : Examination of feminist theories and research methods from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.

  Terms: Fall 2021

  Instructors: Ketchum, Alexandra (Fall)

NOTE:
While not a prerequisite for admission, possession of a working knowledge of the French language is important, not only to candidates who intend to seek admission to the Quebec Professional Order after graduation.

Complementary Courses (9 credits)

3 credits from the following:

• WMST 602 Feminist Research Symposium (3 credits)

  Offered by: Inst for Gender, Sex & Fem St (Faculty of Arts)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Women's Studies : Discussion and development of participants' research in gender and women's studies.

  Terms: Winter 2022

  Instructors: Sandwell, Rachel (Winter)

  • Prerequisite: WMST 601.

  • Restriction: Must be enrolled in the Option in Gender and Women's Studies.

OR 3 credits of 500- or 600-level WMST courses;

OR 3 credits of 500- or 600-level WMST courses in another department or discipline with the approval of a Social Work M.S.W. advisor that has been approved as a complementary course to the Option in Gender and Women's Studies.

6 credits of 500- or 600-level courses selected from the School of Social Work.