Lakehead大学的MSW计划始于1992年，其使命是培训高级通才医生在任何情况下进行实践
The MSW program at Lakehead University began in 1992 with a mission to train advanced generalist practitioners for practice in any context, Northern, rural or urban. Faculty members have expertise in many fields of practice, for example, child welfare, health care, mental health, family services, organizational development, food security, gerontology, rural health, Aboriginal and women's issues. They also have in-depth knowledge and experience in a broad range of social work methods: clinical practice with individuals and families, group work, supervision and administration, community development, social planning and policy analysis. Students are encouraged to use the entire faculty as resources for meeting their learning goals.<br><br>Lakehead has an innovative MSW program that offers a unique learning experience. Within the required courses and electives, faculty with diverse skills and expertise provide a strong, broad foundation of knowledge and skill for advanced generalist social work practice. At the same time, students have the opportunity to specialize in an area of interest that is compatible with Faculty expertise and research interests and to shape their educational experience through their course work, research and practicum.