Program Details

Social Work (two year program) School: McGill University Faculty: Faculty of Arts / School of Social Work Degree: Bachelor Field of Study: Social Work Description: The objectives of the BSW program are to provide an academic environment within which students will develop: integrated social work knowledge pertaining to its history, theoretical foundations, research base, practice modalities and policies that influence the delivery of health and social services, professional skills in the well-established methods of practice with individuals, families, and groups in communities and organizations, an understanding of social policy in Canada, the factors, processes and forces that shape it, and the skills to intervene, an awareness of the various dimensions of diversity and how they intersect in an increasingly heterogeneous society, a sense of identity with the profession of social work, which implies awareness of self as the intervening agent in practice, a sense of responsibility that accompanies the act of intervention, and sensitivity to the ethical issues that arise in practice, and a commitment to advancing knowledge and improving skills in social work practice that are the prerequisites for entry into more specialized professional studies at the graduate level. Website: Social Work (two year program) at McGill University Length: 2 Year(s) Cost per year: International: $14,816.00 Careers: 3 career(s) Admission Requirements Prerequisites: These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.  Social Science Required: Bachelor’s degree (DCS/DEC from CEGEP plus a minimum of a 90-credit, or three-year university degree; or, a high school diploma plus a minimum of a 120–credit or four-year university degree), completion of at least 9 credits (3 courses) in social sciences (including Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology), 3 credits (one course) in a Human Development course and 3 credits (one course) in a Research Methods course* at university level, 3 credits (one course) in a Statistics course at university or CEGEP level and a minimum CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 (or equivalent). The Research Methods prerequisite course must have been taken in the last 5 years prior to admission. If students have not done so, they must fulfill this requirement prior to entry into the program. Additional Admission Requirements: Letter(s) of Reference Resume/Curriculum Vitae Statement of Research Interests Work Experience * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.