The Professional Bachelor of Social Work (Honors) Program at King s

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1 The Professional Bachelor of Social Work (Honors) Program at King s Social Work is a dynamic and evolving profession. Preparation for professional practice begins with the Bachelor of Social Work (Honors). The Social Work Program provides a learning environment characterized by excellence in social work education directed towards developing and fostering principled and competent professional practitioners who recognize the interrelatedness of human needs, social structures and oppressive conditions in their work with diverse populations. Specific objectives of the program include education for social work practice with individuals, families, groups and communities, emphasizing the social and organizational contexts of practice. The opportunity to develop social work practice skills is provided through direct experience in a variety of social service and health organizations under professional supervision. King's Social Work graduates are employed in a wide variety of practice fields and settings. Some will choose to pursue a Master's Degree, either upon completion of their BSW (Honors) or following experience in professional practice. The Bachelor of Social Work (Honors) Program at King's University College is accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE). Students in the third and fourth years of the program are eligible for student membership in the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) which is a member of the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW). These associations are part of the international community of social work practitioners. The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) is responsible for regulating the practice of Social Work and protecting the public interest under terms of the Social Work and Social Service Work Act. Social work practice is also regulated in all other provinces. College membership requires completion of a degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE). King's social work degrees are also recognized by equivalent bodies in the United States and other countries. Applicants are required to complete a minimum of ten full-course equivalents to be eligible to apply to the professional Social Work program. Students apply to the School of Social Work by February 1 for admission to the professional program the following September. The professional Social Work program is mainly offered on a full-time basis; however, there are a limited number of spaces for Extended Study students (part-time). Students admitted to the Extended Study program must remain registered on a part-time basis. Please consult the School for details. The School has developed international opportunities for students registered in the professional program. Professional Suitability for the Social Work Profession The School of Social Work recognizes its responsibility to the social work profession to uphold standards of academic and professional excellence and to operate within the standards and practices of King s University College, Western University, and the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). Students in the School of Social Work are subject to the provisions of the codes of ethics of the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW), the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), and the University Student Code of Conduct, and may be required to withdraw from the School for violating these provisions. Students may also be required to withdraw from the School when ethical, medical, or other reasons interfere with satisfactory practice in the profession. Social Work students convicted of, or admitting to, serious illegal activities that are inconsistent with the practice of social work or likely to harm clients will be subject to the School s Professional Conduct policy.

2 HONORS SPECIALIZATION IN SOCIAL WORK The essential module in the BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK (HONORS) degree is the Honors Specialization in Social Work. Admission Requirements Only students who have been formally accepted into the Social Work program may enroll in Social Work courses at the 3000-level and beyond. Prior to admission to the Honors Specialization in Social Work students should register for their alternate degree choice(s). Students accepted into the professional program (Year 3) must register at King's University College. Admission to the Social Work program (Year 3) is by formal application by February 1 of the calendar year in which admission is sought. Enrollment in the Social Work program is limited. The admission of each candidate is determined by the Director on the recommendation of the School's Admissions Committee. In the admissions process, candidates are chosen according to academic and nonacademic requirements. Candidates will receive official notification of the acceptance or rejection of their application after official final year grades have been received by the School (generally the end of June of each academic year). The HSP Module: 10.0 courses In Year 3, students complete 5.0 courses (10 half-courses) in Social Work. All courses are required. To progress to Year 4 of the program, students must obtain a minimum overall average of 70% in Year 3, a minimum of 60% in each course, and a satisfactory in Social Work 3320Y (Practicum). First Term (Fall) Second Term (Winter) 3301A Direct Practice Skills 3316B SW Practice with Individuals and Families 3302A Resiliency and Social Work 3318B SW Practice with Communities 3303A Individual and Family Development 3333B SW Practice with Groups 3308F 3319A Political, Economic and Social Context of Canadian Social Work Practice Social Work, Ethics and the Law 3344B Social Justice and Social Work: Examining Issues of Oppression, Inclusion and Diversity 3320Y Practicum Preparation Seminars 3320Y Practicum and Integration Seminar Under the Extended Study Plan, these courses are sequenced. A student s individual Extended Study Plan is developed with the BSW Admissions Coordinator at the time of admission and will take into account firstterm prerequisites for second-term courses.

3 YEAR IV In Year 4, students complete 5.0 courses. To be eligible to graduate, students must obtain an overall average of 70% in all principle courses, a minimum of 60% in each course, and a satisfactory in Social Work 4400 (Practicum and Integration Seminar). First Term (Fall) Second Term (Winter) 4415A Organizational Context of Practice 4414G Analysis of Canadian Social Policies 4429B Social Work Practice-Based Research 4400 Practicum and Integration Seminar 4400 Practicum and Integration Seminar 2.5 Social Work Electives (i.e., five half-courses), including at least 0.5 from each of the following two categories. A maximum of 1.0 approved courses from outside of Social Work may be taken. Consult with the School for the approved list. Under the Extended Study Plan, Year 4 courses are also sequenced: SW 4400 (Practicum and Integration Seminar) must be completed after all first-term required courses, and after or at the same time as the remaining required second-term courses. Category 1: Will primarily examine micro/meso levels of practice and course topics may include but are not limited to: addictions; crisis and trauma; mental health; children and adolescents; health care and social work; seniors; child welfare; human sexuality; thanatology; and disability studies. Category 2: Will primarily examine macro levels of practice and course topics may include but are not limited to: advocacy; first nations; international and multicultural social work; social justice and peace. Progression Requirements To be eligible to progress, third-year students must complete all requirements for third year successfully; and obtain an overall average of at least 70% in all principal courses, a minimum mark of 60% in each course, and a "Satisfactory" in Social Work 3320Y. Practicum Assignments to Practica will be determined by the Coordinator of Field Education following consultation with students. Students should be aware that there may be financial costs (such as parking, transportation, manual and insurance) and special agency requirements (such as police checks and health requirements) associated with the Practicum. A car may be needed for some community-based placements. See the RECORDS CHECK AND VULNERABLE SECTOR SCREENING POLICY section for further details. Current accreditation standards ensure approximately 700 placement hours prior to graduation. Graduation Requirements At least 20.0 credits. To be eligible for the BSW (Honors) degree, students must complete all requirements for fourth year successfully, and obtain an overall average of at least 70% in all principal courses, a minimum mark of 60% in each course, and a "Satisfactory" in Social Work Notes: 1. Students choosing to combine the Honors Specialization in Social Work with another module may require more than 20.0 credits to meet requirements for both modules. 2. Students may count a maximum of 1.0 courses between modules.

4 REVISED November 2015 (Pending Senate Approval) NON-ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION IN SEPTEMBER 2016 (worth up to 50 points out of 100) Applicants must obtain a minimum score of 30 out of 50 points for the non-academic requirements in order to be considered for admission. Group Interview worth up to 30 out of 50 points: Takes place toward the end of March each year. Each group consists of approximately 6 or 7 applicants. Interviewed by faculty member, a Social Worker from the community, and a graduating BSW student. Personal Profile worth up to 20 out of 50 points: The Personal Profile covers three areas: Work Experience This is paid and unpaid work in both non-social work and social service related fields. Paid work is work for which remuneration was received and unpaid work is work for with no remuneration was received, and may include a personal or family experience, such as raising children or caring for elderly parents, as well as co-ops and practica undertaken in previous education. Volunteer Experience This is experience in both non-social work and social service related fields. A volunteer experience takes place in the outside world, not within your family. Diversity Experience These are experiences with marginalized, oppressed, and/or diverse populations. They may be personal, or from a work and/or volunteer experiences already noted above. Examples could include experiences with: visible minorities; ethno-specific clubs or programs; persons with disabilities; indigenous persons; camps or services for disadvantaged children; women and children who have experienced violence or abuse; the elderly; newcomers to Canada; having lived in developing countries; or other related activities. Two References References are not scored but are required for your application. From persons who can provide statements concerning your personal qualifications for entry into undergraduate social work education. If possible, both references should be from work and/or volunteer experiences, preferably in the social services. If not, choose someone who knows you well, but not a relative. Applicants are not disadvantaged if references are not from the social services.

5 REVISED November 2015 (Pending Senate Approval) ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION IN SEPTEMBER 2016 (worth up to 50 points out of 100) Applicants must meet ALL the academic criteria noted below in order to be considered for admission. Applicants have until July 1 st to complete academic criteria prior to admission in September, but must inform the School of their intention to complete courses during Intersession on their application form. Completion of first-year requirements. A minimum average of 70% on the last 10.0 courses, with no failures, taken prior to admission courses with an overall average of 70%, with no grade below 60%, consisting of: 3.0 courses with a minimum grade of 70% in each: Grades: SW 1021A/B Intro to Social Welfare and SW 1022A/B Intro to Social Work SW 2214A/B Intro to Generalist Social Work Practice and SW 2215A/B Intro to Social Work Practice Theories and Skills Writing 1020F/G, 2101F/G (or Writing 0002F/G F/G) SW 2206A/B Research Methods for Social Workers 7.0 additional courses with a minimum grade of 60% in each: 0.5 course in Introductory Statistics: SW 2207A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, Stats 1024A/B (or other approved equivalent) 1.0 course from Category A (Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary) 1.0 course from Category B (Arts and Humanities) in addition to the Writing Course 1.0 course from Category C (Science) 3.5 additional courses in any subject Average of 10.0 courses listed above: PATHWAYS for SOCIAL WORK Please refer to our Pathways for Social Work information on combining other modules with the HSP in Social Work.