Hi there, I’m in the process of deciding which 2-year MSW program to attend for the fall of 2026. So far I have been accepted into Dalhousie, Windsor and UBCO. I’m currently on the waitlist for U of T.
I currently live in Halifax and am willing to move to another city/ province for the right program and I’m not sure which province I will end up living in after I graduate so I’d like to keep my options open.
The main criteria I hope to base my school decision on include:
A wide range of learning experiences since my background is not in social work and I’m not sure what areas I’ll be interested in working in once I graduate.
Clinical/ practical skills components - clinical social work is my ultimate goal. I hope to walk away from my MSW schooling with both theory AND some practical skills.
Financial aspects - I currently have a very well paying job in Halifax which is able to accommodate flexible hours, which is something I'm weighing, however Dal seems to be quite expensive ($18,600 a year). I have money saved up but would prefer not to be thousands of dollars in debt at the end of whichever 2 year program I choose. (So far, UWindsor has offered me a OGS scholarship of $15,000 which would cover most of my tuition).
Do any of these programs offer better practicum opportunities than others?
Are there other criteria you considered valuable when making your decision that I haven’t thought about?
Please let me know your experiences with these MSW programs and any other insight that can help me make my decision. Thanks!!
