University Programs

Description/Learning Approaches

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program is an advanced standing university degree program offered in partnership with Ryerson University. The program is delivered off-campus in an area identified as being central for participants and is designed for employed adults.

The program requires participation in one 78-hour or two 39-hour courses per term/semester with three terms beginning January, May and September. This corresponds to a three-year commitment for registered learners. The class schedule will vary from course to course depending on faculty and participant availability. One should be prepared to work with some arrangement of six, week-long in-class sessions in each school year. The exception is the first year when seven, week-long sessions are presented to allow the prerequisite courses to be delivered along with the CVSW 015 Foundations of Social Work course. This means that three weeks will be scheduled for the Spring (May) session (only) in the first year.

In addition, students are expected to attend a one day orientation session held at Ryerson University in the fall semester of the first year.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Individuals with a Social Service Worker Diploma from a Canadian College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) or equivalent designation, holders of a baccalaureate degree in the humanities or social sciences (B average preferred) and at least two years paid experience in the Social Service field are eligible to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Upon admission to the program, learners are advised that their conduct is governed by the Canadian Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.

COST

To budget for the program students will need to contact their funders and/or sponsors immediately. Students will need to budget accordingly. Tuition fees are $750.00 per one term course and $1,500.00 per two term course. Practice and Practicum courses are $1,500.00 each. In addition, students will need to budget for accommodations based on a five night stay at approximately $95.00 per night plus applicable taxes. Students will also need to budget for meals and travel.

COURSES/PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Program requirements for each level are as follows:

Prerequisite Courses
Any 1 Lower Level Liberal Studies (Table A from the Ryerson Calendar)

Any 2 Upper Level Liberal Studies (Table B from the Ryerson Calendar)

CVSW015 Foundations of Social Work II

BSW - Advanced Standing Program

SWP038 Social Work Research
SWP031 Social Work Practice Seminar
SWP036 Social Work Field Practicum
SWP050 Advanced Social Work Practice Seminar
SWP051 Social Work Field Practicum

Plus - From the Ryerson Undergraduate Calendar

Any 2 Upper Level Liberal Studies Electives (Table B)

Any 4 Social Work Electives SWP900 Series

Any 2 Professionally related Courses

Please consult the Ryerson University, Under-graduate Program Calendar under the heading Social Work (BSW) in Programs of Study section.
Calendars are available at local libraries or from the Ryerson Registrar by phone at: 416-979-5000 or by fax at: 416-979-5341.

Information is available on the web site www.ryerson.ca

PROGRAM CONTACT(S)
For an application or more information about the program, contact:
Buffy Hill, Registrar
Phone: 613-396-2122 or 800-267-0637 Ext. 187
Email: buffyh@fnti.net

Brenda Sager, Tutor/Support Worker
Phone: 613-396-2122 or 800-267-0637 Ext. 147
Email: brendas@fnti.net