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The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) gives you the training to advocate for social justice and help people from diverse age groups and populations resolve problems in their everyday lives for better quality of life. The third-and-fourth years of the Bachelor of Social Work degree provide two supervised practicums to prepare you for your social work career after graduation. Graduates of the Douglas College BSW program will be prepared to take on roles in health-care programs, non-profit community organizations, child welfare agencies and more to work with community groups, families, children and individuals. 

Social Work: Bachelor's Degree

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1. Completion of 30 credits at the undergraduate-level, including:

    - Any 3.00 credit ENGL university-transferable course
    - PSYC 1130 - Lifespan Human Development (or equivalent)
    - 24 credits of university-transferable courses (non-Social Work courses) 

1. 100 hours of voluntary or paid work in the field of Human Services
2. Two letters of reference, one of which must be from a former supervisor in the Human Services field
3. Current resume
4. Letter of intent describing why you wish to enter the program and field of Social Work.
5. Criminal Record Check (information will be provided by the Registrar’s Office)
6. Interview

1. Admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program is contingent upon:
    - Availability of seats
    - Applicant ranking
    - Interview – required to ensure that students are suitable for Social Work practice and working within practicum placements where they will be working with vulnerable people.

2. Students who have completed a Community Social Service Work diploma or other credential, may be eligible to transfer into the Bachelor of Social Work program.

3. If you are attending another institution in BC to complete the above admission prerequisite courses for this program, please refer to BC Transfer Guide to search for information on course transferability/equivalency.

Admissions to open-enrollment programs are offered on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis. Students are encouraged to apply early. 

- September intake- applications typically open in early October of the previous year until late August / early September. 
- January intake- applications typically open in early February of the previous year until late December / early January. 
- May intake- applications typically open in early June of the previous year until late April / early May. 

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