University of Windsor

Overview

Social Work and Women’s Studies is a unique program that integrates professional social work training with a thorough examination of gender, power dynamics, and social justice issues. Students will develop practical skills through hands-on supervised placements, applying feminist and anti-oppressive frameworks to address real-world community challenges.

What you'll study

The curriculum offers a blend of essential social work courses alongside women’s studies and feminist research. Students will advance from foundational concepts to applied practice, culminating in a supervised practicum in the later years of the program.

Core learning areas

• Social work practice and human needs: Foundations for assessment, intervention, and professional practice.
• Gender, violence, and social justice: Exploration of how violence and inequality impact client experiences and shape service responses.
• Feminist theory and research: Development of critical thinking and research skills grounded in feminist perspectives.
• Intersectionality: Examination of the interactions between race, gender, and social structures.

Sample course topics

• Meeting Human Needs through Social Welfare
• Social Work and Violence
• Feminist Social Work
• Women, Race and Social Justice
• Frameworks of Feminist Research
• Women’s Movements in North America

Practicum / placement

In the later stages of the program, students will undertake a supervised practicum placement, designed with structured learning objectives and field supervision. These placement hours bridge the gap between classroom learning and professional practice.

Note: For detailed information regarding the full curriculum, including required courses, electives, and practicum specifics, please refer to the university’s program page.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

There are no specified GRE or GMAT requirements for this program. GPA requirements may differ based on applicant profiles; it is advisable to confirm specifics with the admissions office.

English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5
• TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 83
• PTE Academic: minimum score of 60
• Duolingo English Test: minimum score of 115

Additional entry requirements (high school)

• Applicants from Canada:
  • English/ENG4U (minimum average of 60%; 70% for specific intakes)
  • Minimum overall average: 70%
  • Mean average: 80%
• International applicants (outside Canada and the United States):
  • Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Social Work and Women’s Studies program are well-equipped for a variety of career paths. They can pursue roles in social work, community advocacy, policy analysis, and many other sectors focused on social justice and gender equity. The program's emphasis on practical experience and theoretical understanding ensures that graduates are prepared to meet the challenges of their chosen fields.