Bachelor of Social Work (as a first degree)
| PROGRAM INFORMATION | |
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| School: Social Work | Campus: St. John's |
| Length: 4 years (1 year of prerequisite study + 3 years in the degree program) |
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| Practical experience: Two 350 hours of field practica | |
| Prospective students: Fill out our student inquiry form to receive updates from Memorial. | |
| Program website | University Calendar |
The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) (as a first degree) is completed in four years of full-time study. The School of Social Work also offers a Bachelor of Social Work (as a second degree) which can be completed over four semesters. Courses for both degrees are completed on the St. John’s campus and at two practica (field internship) sites throughout the province.
Through a combination of course work and two field practica, the bachelor of social work (BSW) programs emphasize social justice through hands-on learning. Students gain experience in assessment, interviewing, counselling, advocacy and community capacity building.
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Important to know: Direct admission from high school into the Bachelor of Social Work (as a first degree) is not available.
You will need to apply to Memorial to complete the required prerequisite courses before applying for admission to the Bachelor of Social Work (as a first degree).
Applications are considered on a rolling basis. You are encouraged to apply by:
| Intake | Application deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall (September) semester | March 1 |
| Winter (January) semester | Oct. 1 |
| Spring (May) semester | Feb. 1 |
Admission from high school into Memorial University is subject to meeting the general admission requirements of the university.
Have a look at a sample schedule of 10 courses you may need to take if you plan to apply to the social work program.
This is a sample only. Meet with an academic advisor to create a plan that aligns with your specific needs and goals.
| FALL SEMESTER | WINTER SEMESTER |
|---|---|
| Learning Objective One | Learning Objective One |
| Learning Objective Two | Learning Objective Five |
| Learning Objective Four | Learning Objective Six |
| Learning Objective Two - Six | Learning Objective Two - Six |
| Social Work 1710 | Learning Objective Two - Six |
Further assistance
For assistance with course selection, contact the Academic Advising Centre.
For additional program information, visit the School of Social Work or email bswinquiries@mun.ca.
| Intake | Application deadline | Document deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall (September) semester | March 1 | March 1 |
| Detailed course outlines/syllabi for transfer credit evaluation: April 15 | ||
| Completion of INC/ABS grades for current MUN students: May 15 | ||
| Final transcripts and confirmation of degree: May 15 | ||
Direct entry from high school into the BSW programs is not possible. If you are eligible for admission to the programs, you will be ranked based on academic performance, a personal statement, and experience in human services that relates to social work.
Both programs are competitive for a limited number of seats. You must apply by March 1 in the year in which admission is being sought.
To apply for admission into the School of Social Work, indicate your desired degree option in the appropriate place on the undergraduate application for admission.
To apply to the BSW as a first degree program, you must complete the following prerequisite courses (30 credit hours):
- Social Work 1710
- 18 credit hours from complementary studies, including six credit hours from learning objective one and three credit hours in each of the following learning objectives: two, four, five and six
- additional nine credit hours from learning objectives two to six
You must complete the 10 prerequisite courses with a minimum of 65% in each course and achieve an average of at least 65% in your last 30 credit hours of undergraduate study.
You may be able to complete the prerequisite courses through online learning. All prerequisite courses must be attempted and completed by the end of the winter semester.
You must complete a minimum of 60 hours of work experience/volunteer experience and/or community involvement experience in human services that relates to social work while meeting the academic performance criteria.
Additional documents required for admission
Your application to the BSW as a first degree will require you to submit the following:
- hours of work experience/volunteer experience and/or community involvement experience in human service that relates to social work (included as part of the online application)
- provide a response to a statement on the online application
The School of Social Work provides full details on supporting documents required for admission.
SCWK 2711 - Social Justice and Social Work Practice
SCWK 3221 - Social Impacts on Human Development
SCWK 4323 - Field of Practice: Social Work in Addictions
The bachelor of social work prepares graduates to be advocates, community developers and policy makers. Some areas of practice include:
- child and family services
- gerontology
- primary healthcare and long-term care
- mental health and addiction services
- community settings