Social Work Month
National Social Work Month
National Social Work Month

Recognizing the essential contributions of social workers

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Learn about FIFSW's Master of Social Work and PhD programs

Students receive advanced skills training specific to the communities they choose to serve

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Charmaine Williams appointed Dean

Professor Williams will also hold the Sandra Rotman Chair in Social Work

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FIFSW students inspire research on the social services needs of Ontario’s Muslim population

The collaborative study will inform recommendations on how to improve services for this diverse population

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Student scholarship recipients share their experiences and future goals

A special thank you to our supporters for investing in the future of social work

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Supporting mental wellness in the community

Janis Rotman’s gift to the Talk it Out clinic extends its online counselling support for racialized adults

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FIFSW News

Q & A: Advanced Standing Master of Social Work student Titus Chan is applying his clinical experience to his work in public policy

Q & A: Advanced Standing Master of Social Work student Titus Chan is applying his clinical experience to his work in public policy

March 20, 2023
New report on anti-Asian racism during the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the experiences of members of Toronto’s Chinese Canadian community

New report on anti-Asian racism during the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the experiences of members of Toronto’s Chinese Canadian community

March 13, 2023
A bitter truth: 30 years of child welfare data collection reveals deep systemic inequities, racism and harm

A bitter truth: 30 years of child welfare data collection reveals deep systemic inequities, racism and harm

March 8, 2023
Social workers experienced depression, PTSD, and anxiety at alarming rates during pandemic

Social workers experienced depression, PTSD, and anxiety at alarming rates during pandemic

March 1, 2023
Tracking (In)Justice: Tanya Sharpe and colleagues launch a new online database tracking police-involved deaths in Canada

Tracking (In)Justice: Tanya Sharpe and colleagues launch a new online database tracking police-involved deaths in Canada

February 23, 2023
Q & A: Jheanelle Anderson (MSW 2020) on realizing structural changes and forming community at the intersection of Blackness and disability

Q & A: Jheanelle Anderson (MSW 2020) on realizing structural changes and forming community at the intersection of Blackness and disability

February 8, 2023
Families affected by mental health need our help: Learn how the Family Caregiving Project is creating resources and advocating for stronger support

Families affected by mental health need our help: Learn how the Family Caregiving Project is creating resources and advocating for stronger support

February 7, 2023
Closing gaps in our understanding of the risks associated with muscle-building dietary substances

Closing gaps in our understanding of the risks associated with muscle-building dietary substances

February 2, 2023
Anti-Black racism in policing: Notisha Massaquoi talks to Metro Morning about the impact of Tyre Nichols’ murder

Anti-Black racism in policing: Notisha Massaquoi talks to Metro Morning about the impact of Tyre Nichols’ murder

February 1, 2023
The Social Work Speaks Out project is helping social work schools create more positive learning environments for LGBTQ+ students

The Social Work Speaks Out project is helping social work schools create more positive learning environments for LGBTQ+ students

January 30, 2023
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By the Numbers

#1
in Canada

Social Work Schools

Current Center for World University Rankings

#2
in the world

Social Work Schools

Current Center for World University Rankings

#1
in the world

Number of Social Work Publications

Clarivate Analytics
Research Area: Social Work

39
full-time faculty

11 Endowed Chairs
5 Canada Research Chairs

6
fields of study

Within the Master of Social Work Program