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Laurentian’s new one-year post-degree Honours Bachelor of Social Work is what you’ve been waiting for!
With your undergraduate or graduate degree and work experience in a helping profession, you can now achieve additional social work qualifications in just three academic terms.
Hone your existing expertise in a helping profession and earn a degree in Social Work
Learn the essential concepts, methodologies and theoretical approaches required for the profession, allowing you to work effectively with a diverse population in the social work discipline.
- Face to face delivery
- English only
Start your accelerated path to your HBSW today!
Apply now using the 105 application form through the Ontario University Application Center at ouac.on.ca/ouac-105.
Admission Requirements:
- 4-year honours undergraduate degree in a related discipline such as psychology, sociology, women’s studies, gerontology, and child and youth care, with high standing (minimum of 80% average in final year)
- Minimum 2 years study-related experience (could include volunteer and part-time professional hours)
To be submitted:
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Submit your official application to the Ontario University Application Center.
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Submit supporting documentation to socialwork@laurentian.ca:
- A current resume/curriculum vitae by email to socialwork@laurentian.ca
- Applicants should direct their 3 academic and professional referees to submit their reference letters by email to socialwork@laurentian.ca
- Reference letters should indicate the applicant's relevant academic and professional skills and suitability for this program.
- Reference letters submitted by the applicant will not be considered.
Degree Options
One-Year Honours Bachelor of Social Work
Single Concentration - 30 credits over 3-terms
- SWRK 3405 - Foundations of Social Work Practice - 6.0 credits*
- SWLF 2106 - Political Economy of Social Welfare - 3.0 credits*
- SWRK 4726 - Contemporary Issues in Social Policy - 3.0 credits*
- SWRK 4436 - Social Work with Individuals and Families - 3.0 credits*
- SWRK 3727 - Social Work with Groups - 3.0 credits*
- SWRK 4727 - Strategies for Social Change - 3.0 credits*
- SWRK 4605 - Field placement (450 hours) - 6.0 credits*
- 3 credits of SWRK 3000 or 4000 level professional elective*
Total: 24 academic credits and 6 credits of field placement
* minimum grade of 70% is required
Curriculum
SWRK 4726 – Contemporary Issues in Social Policy
Involves an in-depth examination of the ideological underpinnings, analytical frameworks and socio-political contexts of social policy-making. Particular attention is given to the policy process at both the legislative and organizational levels. Students are encouraged to develop skills in the critical analysis of selected welfare policies in Canada such as policies in the areas of mental health, income security, child welfare, women’s services, and health care.. (lecture 3 hours) 3.0 credits
SWRK 3727 – Social Work with Groups
An introduction to the theory and practice of working with different types of groups, including therapeutic, task and action groups. Students explore issues related to group development and process. Special attention is given to issues related to leadership, power, teamwork and collective ways of working together. (lecture 3 hours) 3.0 credits
SWRK XXXX - Professional Elective
Examples of Professional Elective option (our electives vary):
SWRK 3016 - Fields of Practice in Social Work
A critical examination of various fields of practice and their inter-relationships, with a view to helping students develop career choices as well as improve the student’s ability to utilize complementary services from various fields of practice. (lecture 2 hours, experiential 1 hour) 3.0 credits
SWRK 3405 – Foundations of Social Work Practice
Provides an overview of structural, feminist and anti-racist approaches to social work practice. The emphasis is on making the links between structural analysis and social work practice. The course explores issues related to anti-discriminatory practice, the intersection of multiple oppressions and different strategies for social work intervention. (lecture 3 hours) 6.0 credits
SWLF 2106 – Political Economy of Social Welfare
This course traces the development of social programs in Canada from colonial times to the present day. It analyzes the origins, influences, present forms and relative effectiveness of social programs designed to meet human needs. Specific attention is given to issues related to social inequality, globalization, race, gender, and class.. (lecture 3 hours) 3.0 credits.
SWRK 4436 – Social Work with Individuals and Families
This course provides an overview of counselling theories and approaches for social work practice with individuals and families. This is an experiential course with a strong focus on social work practice and skill development. It explores issues related to advanced practice with individuals, crisis intervention, work with families, children, violence and intergenerational issues. (lecture 3 hours) 3.0 credits.
SWRK 4727 – Strategies for Social Change
Explores strategies for social change, including issues related to the social, political and economic context of social change work, approaches to social justice, international development and the impact of globalization. Specific attention is given to strategies that build skills in community development and organization. (lecture 3 hours) 3.0 credits
SWRK 4705 – Field Placement
This 450-hour field placement is intended for students enrolled in the qualifying year of the Master of Social Work program. It is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to apply theory to practice and acquire skills and knowledge required in the graduate program. (experiential 450 hrs) 6.0 credits
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