aiko

Hi. I have been following this thread and learning much, but I'm still undecided as to which school I want to attend. I was hoping that posting and getting some of your input in here could help me decide. I was accepted to U of T's MSW and McGill's Qualifying Year for MSW, and I also received an invitation to an interview for McGill's new clinically specialized MSc(A) program in couple and family therapy. I'm in Quebec but thinking of moving back to Ontario, where I am a registered psychotherapist and with years of counselling experience. However, I want more clinical training, a more recognized degree, and eventually a private practice. I am aware, however, that private practice might be a gamble and may take a while to build. Social work is more established as profession as compared with couple and family therapy, so I'm leaning to MSW followed be reapplying to McGill's MSc(A), but this time the Advanced (1yr) program (2 masters in 3 years!). Would anyone who knows share how McGill's and U of T's MSW programs compared with regards to reputability and quality of training. I'd be grateful. By the way, for those wondering, I got a direct confirmation from McGill's MSW dept. that 100% of those who complete successfully (field practicum, B+ in every course.) the qualifying year at McGill are admitted automatically to its MSW; the application process does not require external references are required. Good luck to everyone who applied!