Master's in Social Work - with thesis

Laval University, or Université Laval in French, is a public research university located in Quebec City, Canada. It was founded in 1852, making it the first French-language university in North America. The university has a strong reputation for research and innovation, and is consistently ranked among the top universities in Canada. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in areas such as sciences, engineering, medicine, social sciences, humanities, and more. With over 42,000 students, including 9,500 international students from 130 countries, Laval University is a diverse and dynamic community dedicated to providing a high-quality education and advancing knowledge through research.

A Master's degree in social work from Laval University provides an opportunity to gain advanced knowledge in the field of social work. The program emphasizes the development of research skills and professional social work practice. The Master's program is designed to give students the necessary tools to become effective agents of change in society, and to provide them with the skills to address social issues from a multifaceted perspective. At Laval University, students can pursue their Master's degree with a thesis option. The purpose of the thesis is to provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate their research skills, and to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the area of social work. The thesis must be original research and must be accepted by the faculty at the university. The thesis is usually completed over the course of two years and includes coursework, an internship, and an original research project. Upon graduation, students are expected to demonstrate a mastery of professional social work practice, an understanding of social welfare policy and its application, an ability to apply research and evaluation techniques to social work practice, and an understanding of the legal and ethical implications of social work practice. Graduates of the program are prepared to work in a variety of social work settings and to apply their knowledge of social work practice to improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities.