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Bachelor of Social Work

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Algoma University

Program Overview

The program is designed to help fulfill the need for social workers in Northern Ontario. In recent years, the demand for social workers in Canada has risen substantially, and is even greater in Northern Ontario communities. Employment prospects for social workers are even stronger for those who are interested in working in rural areas and for those who possess the cultural skills to work with First Nations communities.

Program Key Stats

$17520 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria

2.5
30
75

1200
6.5
80

Additional Information & Requirements

Official transcripts, Minimum GPA of 2.0, Letter grade of C , or 65% average, TOEFL: PBT-550, CBT-213, IBT-79-80, IELTS 6.0, MELAB 90 per cent, CanTEST 4.50, CAEL 60, Pearson Test of English (PTE) 63 OR Successful completion of Algoma University s ESL Program with a 80 per cent or higher

Career Options

  • Mental Health
  • Case Management
  • Developmentally Disabled
  • Child Welfare
  • Health Care Organizations (such as the cancer/CNIB)
  • Nursing homes
  • Acute Care and Rehabilitation Hospitals
  • Hospices and Home Health Agencies
  • Public Health Department
  • Work in detention facilities
  • Occupational Social Work

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