Where the most progressive and socially responsive social work program in Canada is taught.
You will receive a professional social work education from a dedicated, diverse faculty who draw from a strong contemporary curriculum and their own practical experience. We are highly committed to social justice, working with disenfranchised groups, and producing research that has real impact on our communities.
What you can expect:
- Small class sizes and a sense of community that unites our students,
- Undergraduate and graduate courses that provide rich hands-on learning opportunities, such as community placements, volunteer work and research projects.
- Faculty who make themselves available for mentorship and career development.
- Graduates equipped for professional practice in a wide variety of social work arenas, from working with individuals and families, to public policy work, research, and scholarship.
Quick Links
Read our Land Acknowledgment which recognizes the unique and enduring relationship of Indigenous people and their traditional territory.
Combine practical experience with in-class studies about critical social work perspectives and approaches with our Social Work program, recognized as one of the most progressive and socially responsive programs in Canada.
Practicum Opportunities
As part of the preparation for a career in social work, you will complete a field placement which will allow you to blend theory learned in the classroom with hands-on practical experience. This experience will be valuable in preparing you to function as a professional social worker upon graduation. You can also participate in ongoing volunteering opportunities from first year to fourth year.
Dedicated Faculty
Dedicated instructors drawing from a strong contemporary curriculum and their personal experience helps you acquire your own social work philosophies and skills. You will become equipped for professional practice in a wide variety of social work settings by learning from our outstanding faculty.
Commitment to Social Justice
Our program is committed to social work education and to developing practice strategies for human rights and social justice. We are committed to providing you with the knowledge and skills to be critical practitioners and agents of change in your post-York careers.
The Social Work program at York is unlike any other. It causes you to think critically about the world around you, all while teaching the practical skills necessary to make an impact in not only the field, but society as a whole. What I enjoy most is the personalization provided by the faculty. They really target each student's education towards achieving their personal career goals.
— Alicia Pinelli
Alumna, Social Work
