--- title: Dordt and Trinity Western University launch partner program date: 2024-06-20T08:34:00-05:00 author: Sarah Moss canonical_url: "https://www.dordt.edu/news/dordt-and-trinity-western-university-launch-partner-program" section: News --- [ View Dordt News](https://www.dordt.edu/news) [Academics](https://www.dordt.edu/news?category=academics) [Graduate Programs](https://www.dordt.edu/news?category=graduate-programs) [Social Work](https://www.dordt.edu/news?category=social-work) Jun 20, 2024 # Dordt and Trinity Western University launch partner program Those who graduate from Trinity Western University with a certificate through the Human Services Program can fast-track their path to an MSW at Dordt University. ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-24/2024-04-29_003830.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=66&h=57&f=webp&c=e4d6bdc1&v=590f3e741d5d753cbc6d9889c1903497d8370fbeac4b8ce6c2c143211f1cd51d) ![]()Dordt University and [Trinity Western University](https://www.twu.ca/) (Langley, British Columbia) have announced a new partnership between Trinity Western’s Human Services Certificate Program and Dordt’s [Master of Social Work](https://www.dordt.edu/academics/programs/master-of-social-work) (MSW). Those who graduate from Trinity Western University with a certificate through the Human Services Program can fast-track their path to an MSW at Dordt. Students have an opportunity to graduate early and save tuition by choosing Dordt’s MSW program, as some of their MSW courses will be waived because of what they studied at Trinity Western. ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-24/2024-05-02_004055.jpg?mode=fit&pos=center-center&w=57&h=65&c=53164f06&v=8b7a6d1aa6c1f6fd14fe28052d51f497d2c44604f6cf7b83322d0ced82b75727) “Because Dordt’s program is accredited by CSWE, which is recognized by the British Columbia College of Social Workers, this allows our students to seamlessly enter the field of Social Work in BC after completing their MSW at Dordt,” says Alexandra Dueck, coordinator of the Human Services Certificate Program at Trinity Western University. Trinity Western University students complete the Human Services Certificate Program with over 300 hours of practical experience in the helping field and taken courses that will prepare them well for work with vulnerable populations, adds Dueck. “It’s wonderful to have these experiences and courses acknowledged and allow students to streamline their MSW program at Dordt.” Dr. Erin Olson, director of Dordt’s MSW program, is thrilled to see the program partner with Trinity Western University. “This partnership demonstrates a shared commitment by both Trinity Western and Dordt to empower students to reach their full potential both academically and professionally,” she says. Dordt’s Master of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and approved by the Higher Learning Commission. The accreditation from CSWE is a key component to allowing Canadian students to practice social work in Canada once they graduate. 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