Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Social Work
BSWAt a Glance
Offered by
Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Offered at
Keele Campus
Degrees offered
BSW
Ways to study
Full-Time, Part-Time
Entry
- Fall - Yes (first and upper year)
- Winter - No
- Summer - No
Applied Learning Opportunities
- Co-op
- Practicum
- Placement
- Project-based learning
OUAC Code
- YFS (BSW)
About the Program
Offering two streams of entry to Social Work at York, the direct entry option is for you if you have graduated from high school and want to pursue a career in social work. Eligible community college students can join us at the second-year level. The Social Work program prepares you to support individuals, families and communities while addressing social inequalities. You’ll learn how social systems, policies and power structures shape people’s experiences, and develop practical skills in communication, advocacy and critical thinking. Learn about racial and colonial histories of social work while expanding your contemporary understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion. You’ll develop your knowledge of Indigenous social work, social welfare and human services and gain hands-on experience through a required placement, working with organizations in real-world settings. If you are looking to transition into an allied profession, this pathway provides the academic and practical foundation for professional social work practice.
Requirements
BSW
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BSW
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BSW
Requirements for admission:
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, the Baccalauréat Général with a minimum overall score of 14 is required.To gain admission to this program, the Baccalauréat Général with a minimum overall score of 14 is required.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BSW
Requirements for admission:
- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
BSW
Requirements for admission:
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BSW
Requirements for admission:
- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BSW
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the final year of Senior 3/Grade 12 level of study with a minimum overall average of 85% on all academic courses.To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the final year of Senior 3/Grade 12 level of study with a minimum overall average of 85% on all academic courses.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BSW
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, minimum 4.5 or 80% average is required in the final year of senior studies.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum 4.5 or 80% average in the final year of senior studies.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BSW
Requirements for admission:
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, minimum average of B is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of B.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BSW
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the Twelfth Year of senior studies with a minimum overall average of 4.5/5.0 required.
To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the Twelfth Year of senior studies with a minimum overall average of 4.5/5.0 required.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BSW
Requirements for admission:
- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, minimum IB diploma point scores of 30 is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum IB diploma point scores of 30.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BSW
Requirements for admission:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
To gain admission to this program, minimum 70% average in XII is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum 70% average in XII.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BSW
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BSW
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BSW
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BSW
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BSW
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BSW
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BSW
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
OUAC code YFS
BSW
Requirements for admission:
- Note: The Supplementary Admission Information Form including the Social Justice Statement must be completed just above item #3-the Academic Statement in the Supplemental Application (Important: the Social Justice Statement and the supplemental Application is one document-not two) and must be uploaded with your other required documents through your MyFile account.
BSW
To be considered a mature student, you must:
be at least 21 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
- Note: The Supplementary Admission Information Form including the Social Justice Statement must be completed just above item #3-the Academic Statement in the Supplemental Application (Important: the Social Justice Statement and the supplemental Application is one document-not two) and must be uploaded with your other required documents through your MyFile account.
BSW
Requirements for admission:
- Note: The Supplementary Admission Information Form including the Social Justice Statement must be completed just above item #3-the Academic Statement in the Supplemental Application (Important: the Social Justice Statement and the supplemental Application is one document-not two) and must be uploaded with your other required documents through your MyFile account.
BSW
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BSW
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BSW
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BSW
Requirements for admission:
BSW
Requirements for admission:
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, minimum A- (3.7) GPA on Grade 11 and 12 academic courses is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum A- (3.7) GPA on Grade 11 and 12 academic courses.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BSW
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, minimum WAEC and/or NECO average of B2 is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum B2 average in the final year of senior studies.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BSW
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
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Deadline
Social Work (BSW) will not accept applications after the January 15 deadline.
Applied Learning Opportunities
Social Work offers hands-on learning through required professional placements that prepare you for registration as a social worker. Throughout the program you will develop professional social work knowledge and skills via lectures, discussion, and assignments. Your participation in our dynamic field education component will allow you to engage with highly skilled practitioners within a variety of settings. Through Experiential Education (EE) you will apply theories learned in the classroom, gain real-world experience, and practice-ready skills. Students are supported to access paid co-op opportunities offered through the university. Throughout your degree, you will deepen your learning objectives, apply critical social work knowledge and practice skills to graduate prepared for professional social work roles.
Recent grad Nawshin chats with us about her experience with the Career Centre and how she secured a full-time role within two months of graduating.
Potential Career Paths
- case manager and advocate
- gerontological social worker
- social service program supervisor
- addictions counsellor (entry-level)
- policy analyst
- child protection worker
- intake coordinator
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