School of Social Work
Undergraduate Program
Bachelor of Social Work
The School of Social Work, located within the Faculty of Community Services, is widely known and respected for its leadership in progressive education for social work practice. At the undergraduate level, the School offers an applied four-year program of study leading to the Bachelor of Social Work degree. Courses are taught within social justice and anti-oppression frameworks, with attention given to the historical background, issues and continued strivings of Aboriginal peoples in Canada. A core component of the curriculum is the field practicum in third and fourth years which has the objective of developing practice skills and preparing a self-evaluating, knowledgeable and reflexive professional social work practitioner. The Program is accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work.
Prospective Students
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Program Formats
- Full-time: Four years
- Part-time: Three years - Advanced Standing Admission
- Part-time: Three years - FNTI-Ryerson Collaborative Program. In partnership with First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI), the School offers a program that responds to the needs of First Nations students and communities following the traditional practice of FNTI. Program delivery for the BSW is presented at an off-campus location in Southern Ontario, provided by the FNTI. This Advanced Standing program allows students to remain in their communities and their jobs. For full details of the program, admission requirements and how to apply, please visit the FNTI website.
Admission Requirements
Admission Process
Applications for admission are made through the Ryerson Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Advanced Standing applicants selected for admission consideration must complete the prerequisite, non-credit course, CVSW 15A: Foundations of Social Work II, which is designed to prepare advanced standing applicants for direct entry into Year Three of the Program. The course consists of three modules:
- Knowledge and value foundations of social work
- Social policy contexts
- Social work practice and anti-oppression perspectives.
The course is presented within a framework of social work knowledge, values and skills that promote the enhancement of social well-being of people who are disadvantaged by social inequities and life circumstances. It synthesizes and builds upon the foundation curriculum of the Program. The course will be offered in an intensive format in the Spring Term (May - June) of the academic year, and will require 84 hours of in-class time. The course will employ a variety of teaching and learning methods. Student performance will be evaluated through assignments, examinations, and class attendance. Reading and course assignment preparation will be required outside of class time.
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