BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Social Work - Child Welfare in Abbotsford Canada | University of the Fraser Valley
University of the Fraser Valley
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Abbotsford Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
17,184
(c. USD12,333.75)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
UFV's Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program equips you to work effectively with people across various life situations and cultural backgrounds. After earning your degree, you'll qualify to register with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (RSW) or continue your education through UFV's Master of Social Work program. Students typically enter the BSW program in their third year after completing 60 university-level credits. The curriculum includes two practical placements with UFV's community partners.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
60 general university-level credits by May 1 of the year of application, including the following:
Six credits from SOWK 110 and SOWK 210
Three credits in English composition: CMNS 125 or ENGL 105
Three credits of English literature: ENGL 108–170
Three credits of human development: SOWK 225 or PSYC 250
Three credits of courses with Indigenous or First Nations content from the approved list (available on the BSW application page) or an equivalent course from another institution
30 additional General credits (see Note)
12 Discretionary elective credits (see Note)
Overall GPA of 2.67 for the 60 credits applied towards their BSW application.
A minimum of 200 hours of paid or volunteer experience in the human services field supervised by social workers or other professionals. This can include hours in practica.
Program and personal suitability as determined through a personal statement.
Two letters of reference. One letter must address the student’s most recent academic experience or potential, and one must be from a supervisor in the field of social work and/or human services that demonstrates the applicant’s skills and abilities.
All applicants must be aware of, willing, and able to uphold the Social Work Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12. Students may also present English 12, English Literature 12, English 12 First Peoples; all with a minimum C+ grade, International Baccalaureate English A (standard level or higher level), Advanced Placement English, or equivalent. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) — IBT score of 88 with no section below 20, or paper-based score of 570 with a TWE (essay) score of 4.5 or higher.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic format — score of at least 6.5., with no band score less than 6.0.
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) — score of at least 85.
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) — score of at least 70.
Tuition
CAD
17,184