Eligibility Criteria
1. Normally, a four year bachelor’s degree, or equivalent from a university or college of recognized standing. Applicants with a three year degree and significant relevant work experience (equivalent to three years paid and/or volunteer work in human service organizations) will be considered. To be eligible for the advanced standing program, applicants must hold a Bachelor of Social Work degree from an accredited program in a university of recognized standing.
2. Academic background must include at least four full (or eight half) social science courses and a half-credit course in research methodology and a half-credit course in statistics. Students in the Aboriginal Field of Study do not require statistics.
3. For applicants who have already completed a bachelor’s degree, at least a B (73%) standing in the final academic year is required (equivalent of 10 half-year courses). For students completing their final year of undergraduate study, eligibility is determined on the basis of the last completed academic year.
4. Evidence of paid and/or voluntary experience in human service organizations, awareness of contemporary social issues and social work values, demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, and motivation for a career as a professional social worker is assessed on the basis of application material.
Additional courses required for admission to the MSW Program that are completed after the requirements for the bachelor’s degree have been met will be calculated into the final year GPA. To be considered for admission, the re-calculated GPA must be at least a B average.
Applicants who do not meet the above academic requirements and standards for admission may inquire about establishing academic eligibility. If applicants do not have a B standing in the final academic year, additional undergraduate coursework may be completed to raise the final year GPA to the minimum B requirement. Additional coursework must be completed in social sciences beyond the introductory level. Please contact the admissions co-ordinator for further details.