Overview

The School of Native Human Services Honours Bachelor of Social Work is a culturally-specific Native Social Work program that is recognized and accredited by the Canadian Association of Social Work Education (CASWE). The goal of the School of Native Human Services is to provide an accredited social work degree that offers knowledge, skills and experience to work effectively with Native and non-Native communities.

• Four-year program leads to an Honours Bachelor of Social Work

• Students gain a comprehensive understanding of social work practice with First Nations people

• Program includes two field education experiences

• Program is offered full time on campus and part time through distance education

First-year course overview

NWLF 1006 – Introduction to Social Welfare (3 cr)

NWLF 1007 – Introduction to Native Social Welfare and Social Work Practice (3 cr)

    Or

SWLF 1006 – Introduction to Social Welfare (3 cr)

SWLF 1007 – Introduction to Social Work (3 cr)

SOCI 1015 – Understanding Society (6 cr)

PSYC 1105 – Introduction to Psychology (6 cr)

+ Electives (12 cr) in Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements based on Grade 12 4U/M courses:

• 1 English

• 5 other courses

• Minimum average of 70%

• Application form

Employment Prospects

Child welfare, mental health, correctional services (provincial/ federal), community development, administration, direct service delivery, policy development, research and development, education, training and management and healthcare. Some graduates have enhanced their employability through a bachelor of education (B.Ed.), legal studies (LLB), graduate studies (MSW) and post-graduate studies (PhD). Graduates are also eligible to apply to the Northern Ontario School of Medicine or register with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).

Credit Transfer

Credit transfer opportunities are available from other recognized postsecondary institutions and are typically evaluated on an individual basis. Some fast-tracking opportunities also exist.