Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) - Direct Entry & Post Degree Entry
We are leaders in critical social work, committed to social justice, human rights and equity. We work with groups who have been marginalized and produce research that has real impact on the community. Our dedicated instructors draw from a strong contemporary curriculum and their own practical experience.
We offer different streams of entry into the program every fall. BSW Direct Entry allows students who have graduated from high school or community college to apply for the program. BSW Post-Degree Entry admits students who have completed a 3-year (90 credits) degree and/or 4-year (120 credits) degree.
Our BSW is offered fully in person at York's Keele campus. Online or hybrid learning options are not available for the program.
Are you a future student?
OUAC codes:
- YFS for students applying under the 101 Direct Entry High School and 105 Direct Entry College/University streams
- YFY for students applying under the 105 Post-Degree stream
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What you’ll learn
- Community-based research practices
- Racial and colonial discourses in social work
- Diversity Inclusion & Belonging
- International Social Work
- Social Welfare and Human Services
- Indigenous Social Work
- Sexuality, Race & Ethnicity
- Social Justice in social work
Hands-on experiences
- In-class and unpaid course placement opportunities for credit
- A required degree placement that follows accreditation standards, which is very different from a regular internship or co-op
- Required volunteer work within the community
- Guest speakers in most classes, which include front-line professionals and those who work within social services in the community
- Role-play as a learning method in some courses
- Community research projects
My education at York has helped me achieve my goals by fostering an interest in knowledge and skill development. During my educational career at York I was able to attend various training sessions and leadership opportunities which allowed me to develop practical knowledge and add professional skills to my resume.
— Deandre Bonnelle
Alumna, Social Work '17
The School of Social work offers a well-rounded education in theory, practice and principles of Social Work from key scholars and practitioners in the discipline and their application in everyday life through a balanced combination of cutting-edge courses. A rich array of field practica opens up the doors to future practice. And guess what? Every faculty’s door is open for you to discuss your dreams!
— Soma Chatterjee
Professor, Social Work
Interested in this program?
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