WHAT ARE THE DEGREE OPTIONS?
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK: The School of Social Work offers two unique undergraduate social work programs: the bachelor of social work as a first degree and the bachelor of social work as a second degree. The first degree program is completed in four years of full time study. The new second degree program is completed in 16 consecutive months of full time study. Both professional degrees qualify graduates for work with individuals, families, groups and communities. Through a combination of course work and two field internships, the bachelor of social work programs emphasize social justice through hands-on learning. Students gain experience in assessment, interviewing, counselling, advocacy and community capacity building. On completion, students are prepared for beginning social work practice in areas such as mental health and addictions, child and family services, gerontology, public policy and community development.
HOW DO I BECOME A SOCIAL WORK STUDENT?
As entry into the School of Social Work directly from high school is not available, students should indicate Pre-Social Work in the appropriate place on their university application. The programs are not offered via distance education.
The bachelor of social work as a first degree requires students to completed a minimum of 10 university-level courses while meeting the academic performance criteria before being eligible to apply. Students may be able to complete the prerequisitie courses via distance through Memorial. Student who are eligible for admission will be ranked based on academic performance, relevant work/volunteer experience, an admissions test and references.
The bachelor of social work as a second degree requires applicants to have a previous undergraduate degree in another field, including specific prerequisitie courses, and experience working or volunteering in social services. Both programs are competitive for a limited number of seats. A supplementary application is required to be submitted by March 1 in the year in which admission is being sought.
CAREERS/PRACTICE SETTINGS
Graduates from the School of Social Work can be found working in the following areas:
- Child and family services
- Corrections
- Addictions services
- Hospitals
- Private corporations
- Long term care
- Education
- Mental health services
- Self-employed in private practice and consulting
FAST FACTS
- Current and future graduates can expect to benefit from competitive salaries, job security and choice, and recruitemnt incentives
- The need for social workers is expected to increase over the next 10 years
- Memorial's social work students are involved in community projects that address issues such as poverty, homelessness and food security
- Memorial's social work faculty are internationally recognized
- The BSW program provides students with nationally recognized credentials, enabling them to work anywhere in the world
- Our graduates are leaders in social, health and government services
- The School of Social Work strives to strengthen human relationships and promote social justice through academic excellence
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Phone: 709 864 4843/2558 | Visit: mun.ca/socwrk | Email: bswinquiries@mun.ca
