Socialwork Companion 2017

social work mun.ca/socwrk

2017-2018

CAREERS/PRACTICE SETTINGS The bachelor of social work (BSW) degree program prepares graduates to be counsellors, 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

WHAT ARE THE DEGREE OPTIONS? BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK • Memorial’s BSW program is offered as a first and second degree.

• Admission to the BSW program is competitive with 60 seats for first degree and 15 seats for second degree.

• Application deadline is March 1 for both programs.

• Through a combination of in-class course work and two field practica within Newfoundland and Labrador, the BSW programs emphasize social justice through hands-on learning.

• Students gain experience in assessment, interviewing, counselling, advocacy and community capacity building through experiential activities including interactive class discussions, role plays and individual and group presentations.

HOW DO I BECOME A SOCIAL WORK STUDENT? The BSW is not a direct entry program. Applicants must complete the academic requirements before applying to the BSW program.

Students who are eligible for admission to the BSW program(s) will be ranked based on academic performance, work/volunteer/ community involvement experience in human services, letters of appraisals, self-appraisal, and a personal statement.

Students may be able to complete the prerequisite courses via online learning through Memorial.

BSW AS A FIRST DEGREE

BSW AS A SECOND DEGREE

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS • 30 credit hours. These must include Social Work 1710 (3 credit hours) and 27 additional credit hours selected from designated Complementary Studies Learning Objectives as outlined in the University Calendar.

• A minimum grade of 65% in all prerequisite courses.

• A minimum average of 65% in the courses comprising the last 30 credit hours attempted by the end of the Winter semester for the year in which admission is sought and for which a numeric grade has been assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree recognized by Memorial University.

• Social Work 1710 (3 credit hours) and 27 additional credit hours selected from designated Complementary Studies Learning Objectives as outlined in the University Calendar.

• A minimum grade of 70% in all prerequisite courses.

• A minimum average of 70% in the courses comprising the last 60 credit hours attempted by the end of the Winter semester for the year in which admission is sought and for which a numeric grade has been assigned.

NON-ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS • A minimum of 60 hours of verified work/volunteer/ community experience in human services.

• A minimum of 300 hours of verified work/volunteer/ community experience in human services.

PROGRAM OF STUDY & LENGTH • 4 Years (First year as above + 3 years) • Full-time • On-campus • Course work and two field practica

• 16 Months (4 consecutive semesters) • Full-time • On-campus • Course work and two field practica

PROGRAM START DATE September

January

SOCIAL WORK

BSW ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & PROGRAM INFORMATION:

FAST FACTS • Social workers aim to strengthen relationships and promote social justice.

• Social work graduates are leaders in social, health, education and government services.

• Memorial’s bachelor of social work program is nationally accredited, enabling graduates to work anywhere in the world.

CONTACT

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND ST. JOHN’S, NL, CANADA Telephone: 709 864 4843 Email: bswinquiries@mun.ca | www.mun.ca/socwrk

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OFFICE OF STUDENT RECRUITMENT MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND ST. JOHN’S, NL, CANADA Telephone: 709 864 8896 | Toll Free: 866 354 8896 www.mun.ca/undergrad