The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) (as a first degree) is completed in four years of full-time study. The School of Social Work also offers a Bachelor of Social Work (as a second degree) which can be completed over four semesters. Courses for both degrees are completed on the St. John’s campus and at two practica (field internship) sites throughout the province.

Through a combination of course work and two field practica, the bachelor of social work (BSW) programs emphasize social justice through hands-on learning. Students gain experience in assessment, interviewing, counselling, advocacy and community capacity building.

Applicants must have

• An Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
• Grade 12 English ( U)
• Grade 12 (U) - (Advanced Functions/Calculus)
• Grade 12 Science (U) - (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)
• Grade 12 Social Sciences (U)
• Electives
• Application Form

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 79] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 58] or DuoLingo [min. 115] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 50-60]

• Statement of Research Interests
• Work Experience

Personal Statement and Experience Form - use this form to outline:

• your suitability for the BSW program; and
• your work/volunteer experience and/or community involvement in human services.

• Note: All experience hours must be completed by the application deadline. You must use this form; no other form(s) will be accepted.

Post-Secondary Transcripts - applicants currently or previously enrolled at another institution must submit:

• interim transcript showing in-progress courses