Program Overview

Pathways to Social Work (BSW) at Laurier

Throughout the Social Work (BSW) degree, students will take courses in topics such as social policy, human behaviour, Indigenous perspectives on family and reconciliation, and critical issues in individual, group and family social work contexts, in addition to extensive practical field experience.

Program Requirements

Once accepted, students should consult Academic Advising and the Course Registration Guide to determine their program requirements, specific courses needed, and the length of their academic journey at Laurier.

Transfer Requirements

Students applying from another post-secondary institution should review transfer-specific requirements, which will provide admission requirements for their unique transfer situation and details about transferring to Laurier.

Teaching Option

Students who gain admission to one of these pathways and wish to complete the Teaching Option must take extra courses, which may lengthen the time needed to complete the Social Work (BSW) program.

Social Service Worker Pathway

• Students who have successfully completed a Social Service Worker (SSW) diploma from a public Ontario college may be eligible for admission into the Social Work (BSW) program at Laurier's Brantford campus via a 2+2 agreement.
• Required final average from this diploma program: 78%+
• Other admission requirements: 60%+ in a 4U English (or equivalent) and proof of graduation
• Number of transfer credits granted: 10.0
• Number of Laurier credits required to graduate: 10.0

Anticipated Transfer Credits

• SK111: Introduction to Social Welfare
• SK121: Introduction to Social Work: Values, Ethics and Practice
• SK211: Human Behaviour and Environment
• SK224: Communication and Interviewing Skills
• SK313: Practice with Groups
• SK321: Community Practice
• SK399 (1.5 credits): Field 1
• HR100: Fundamentals of Human Rights
• HR260: Key Issues in Human Rights
• 1.0 credit: Interdisciplinary (100 level)
• 3.5 credits: Interdisciplinary (200 level)

Child and Youth Care Pathway

• Students who have successfully completed a Child and Youth Care (CYC) advanced diploma from a public Ontario college may be eligible for admission into the Social Work (BSW) program at Laurier's Brantford campus via a block transfer agreement.
• Required final average from this diploma program: 78%+
• Other admission requirements: 60%+ in a 4U English (or equivalent) and proof of graduation
• Number of transfer credits granted: 9.5
• Number of Laurier credits required to graduate: 10.5

Anticipated Transfer Credits

• SK111: Introduction to Social Welfare
• SK121: Introduction to Social Work: Values, Ethics and Practice
• SK224: Communication and Interviewing Skills
• SK314: Practice with Families and Children
• 1.0 credit: Human Rights (200 level)
• 1.0 credit: Health Studies (200 level)
• 1.5 credits: Youth and Children's Studies (200 level)
• 2.0 credits: Interdisciplinary (100 level)
• 2.0 credits: Interdisciplinary (200 level)

Enhance or Diversify Your Degree

As a transfer student, you can add an option or minor in various fields to your honours BSW degree to broaden and enhance your academic studies.

Note

Not all program requirements are reflected in these pathway descriptions. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all academic program and course requirements have been met. Refer to regulations in the academic calendar and connect with an academic advisor once you have accepted your offer.