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School of Social Work
Faculty of Public Affairs and Management

This section presents the requirements for

• Bachelor of Social Work - B.S.W.

In addition to the requirements listed below, students must satisfy the University regulations including the process of Academic Performance Evaluation (see the Academic Regulations of the University section of this Calendar).

Students should consult with the School when planning their program and selecting courses.

Academic Performance Evaluation for Social Work

Students in the Bachelor of Social Work program are assessed by the standard process of Academic Performance Evaluation with the following exception:

Good Standing in the B.S.W. requires:

1. If the number of credits included in the Overall CGPA is at most 15.0, the Overall CGPA must be at least 6.00 and the Major CGPA must be at least 6.00.

2. If the number of credits included in the Overall CGPA is at least 15.5, the Overall CGPA must be at least 6.00 and the Major CGPA must be at least 6.50.

Social Work - B.S.W. (20.0 credits)

Credits Included in the Major CGPA (10.5 credits)

1. 4.5 credits in SOWK 1000 [1.0], SOWK 2000 [1.0], SOWK 2100, SOWK 3100, SOWK 3200, SOWK 3201 and SOWK 4200;

2. 1.0 credit in SOWK 2500 [1.0] or approved substitute.

3. 2.0 credits SOWK 3600 [2.0],

4. 2.0 credits in either SOWK 4600 [2.0] or (SOWK 4601 [1.0] and SOWK 4602 [1.0]);

5. 1.0 credit in SOWK 4908 or in Social Work at the 4000-level or higher;

Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (9.5 credits)

6. 1.0 credit in Psychology;

7. 1.0 credit in Sociology;

8. 6.0 credits not in Social Work;

9. 1.5 credits in free electives.

Work Experience and Credit for Field Practice I (SOWK 3600)

On admission to the B.S.W. program, students who have four or more years of human service may apply to the B.S.W. Field Co-ordinator for waiver of the requirement for SOWK 3600. If successful, they will be granted l.0 elective credit in Social Work and will be required to take l.0 additional elective credit in Social Work in lieu of SOWK 3600. Applications must be received by September 1 of each year.

Challenge for Credit

The School of Social Work accepts challenge for credit on elective courses in the B.S.W. program (except for SOWK 3009, SOWK 4209, SOWK 4900 and SOWK 4902). Challenge for credit is not accepted for required B.S.W. courses. (See Challenge for Credit in the Academic Regulations of the University section of this Calendar.)