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The Bachelor of Social Work emphasizes the importance of understanding the structural roots of social problems in Canadian society. Through our 15-month program—the only accredited English language program in New Brunswick—you will develop the ability to challenge structural injustices, learn critical theories to frame best practices, and understand how different forms of power and oppression operate in the world. We offer a direct field placement and a social action field placement to provide you with first-hand experience in practical social work, as well as the processes of initiating social change at an institutional, community, and socio-economic level.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
BSW
Study Level
Undergraduate
The Bachelor of Social Work emphasizes the importance of understanding the structural roots of social problems in Canadian society. Through our 15-month program—the only accredited English language program in New Brunswick—you will develop the ability to challenge structural injustices, learn critical theories to frame best practices, and understand how different forms of power and oppression operate in the world. We offer a direct field placement and a social action field placement to provide you with first-hand experience in practical social work, as well as the processes of initiating social change at an institutional, community, and socio-economic level.
Admission Requirements
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Applicants must satisfy the following minimum academic requirements: (1) A bachelor's degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, or a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the most recent 60 credit hours. Normally students currently in 4th year of a bachelor's degree program who will have completed 120 credit hours or more by the end of April of the year of application, are eligible to apply and may be given provisional acceptance pending completion of degree requirements by May 15 of the year of application. Students who will complete their degree requirements beyond May 15th may be considered on an individual basis; (2) A minimum of 60 credit hours in liberal arts; (3) An empirical research methods course, acceptable to the School of Social Work. Applicants without an appropriate research methods courses may be accepted to the School of Social Work on the condition that they successfully complete an approved course before beginning the program and no later than August 1; (4) A critical awareness of the interaction among the individual and the social, political, and economic aspects of society and a demonstrated recognition that the major contribution to more problems is the structure of society rather than the individual; (5) Evidence of familiarity with, and commitment to, the profession of social work, as well as the capacity to learn from experience. // For further information on admission requirements please check with the University for entry.
15 Months
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,563 CAD
International
19,605 CAD
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
BSW
Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
BSW
Study Level
Undergraduate
Admission Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum academic requirements: (1) A bachelor's degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, or a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the most recent 60 credit hours. Normally students currently in 4th year of a bachelor's degree program who will have completed 120 credit hours or more by the end of April of the year of application, are eligible to apply and may be given provisional acceptance pending completion of degree requirements by May 15 of the year of application. Students who will complete their degree requirements beyond May 15th may be considered on an individual basis; (2) A minimum of 60 credit hours in liberal arts; (3) An empirical research methods course, acceptable to the School of Social Work. Applicants without an appropriate research methods courses may be accepted to the School of Social Work on the condition that they successfully complete an approved course before beginning the program and no later than August 1; (4) A critical awareness of the interaction among the individual and the social, political, and economic aspects of society and a demonstrated recognition that the major contribution to more problems is the structure of society rather than the individual; (5) Evidence of familiarity with, and commitment to, the profession of social work, as well as the capacity to learn from experience. // For further information on admission requirements please check with the University for entry.
Tuition fees
Domestic
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