Bachelor of Social Work

60 general university-level credits by May 1 of the year of application, including the following:

• Six credits from SOWK 110 and SOWK 210
• Three credits in English composition: CMNS 125 or ENGL 105
• Three credits of English literature: ENGL 108–170
• Three credits of human development: SOWK 225 or PSYC 250
• Three credits of courses with Indigenous or First Nations content (FNST, IPK, or an equivalent course)
• 33 additional General credits (see Notes 1 and 2)
• 12 Discretionary elective credits (see Note 2)

Overall GPA of 2.67 for the 60 credits applied towards their BSW application.
A minimum of 400 hours of paid or volunteer experience in the human services field supervised by social workers or other professionals. This can include hours in practical.
Program and personal suitability as determined through a personal statement.
Two letters of reference. One letter must address the student’s most recent academic experience or potential, and one must be from a supervisor in the field of social work and/or human services that demonstrates the applicant’s skills and abilities.
All applicants must be aware of, willing, and able to uphold the Social Work Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

English language requirement:

• IELTS (Academic) - score of 6.5 or higher with a minimum band score of 6.0
• TOEFL - score of 88 or higher (iBT) with no section below 20
• PTE: score of 61 with 60 in writing
• Cambridge: Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - C
• Cambridge: Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - A
• EIKEN: Grade 1
• English 12 C+ (or recognized Canadian equivalent)