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Bachelor of Social Work

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Wilfrid Laurier University

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program at Laurier is a direct-entry program, which means you will begin your study of social work in first year. In your senior years, you'll learn through experience during two different field placements. Through this immersive opportunity, you'll gain supervised pre-professional social work experience in social and community agency settings. Upon graduation, you will have acquired the skills to communicate effectively and practice ethically. Laurier s BSW program has received its initial standing from the Canadian Association of Social Work Education (CASWE). Current and future students will be eligible to apply for membership in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers upon graduation.

Program Key Stats

$32637 (Annual cost)



89 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Grade 12 / High School, TOEFL iBT of 83 or higher with a minimum score of 20 in each component, IELTS of 6.5 or higher with a minimum of 6.0 in each band, MELAB of 85 overall or higher, CAEL of 70 overall or higher (each band 60 or higher), PTE of 59 overall or higher, CAE of overall score of 176, Transcripts, Course Descriptions and Syllabi, IB at 29

Career Options

  • Medical social worker
  • Mental health counsellor
  • Policy analyst/advisor
  • Diversity consultant
  • Community outreach worker

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