Social Work and Disability Studies

Program Overview & Highlights

  • Honours 4-Year Program
  • Combined Honours Programs Available
  • B.S.W.

Become an effective advocate for people with disabilities in your community and around the world.  This is the only joint Social Work and Disability Studies program in North America with the ability to graduate with a BSW degree. You’ll have the opportunity to gain real hands-on experience working in the field. where you can impact the lives of people with disabilities. This is a program where you can learn to make a difference in the world!

gain 700 hours of real experience working in local schools, hospitals, and non-profits in our 4th year practicum course
hands-on experiential learning opportunities to prepare you for a successful career
join a tight-knit community of like-minded peers in the Social Work Student Association and participate in workshops, galas, and more

Learn More About Our Program

2.53M
in scholarship and award money1
1 in FAHSS
95%
of our graduates are employed within 2 years2
2 (OUGS Social Sciences, 2020)
139K
hours of service contributed by FAHSS students in the community
200+
undergraduate students have published or presented original research in FAHSS

Admission Requirements

Student in Canada

Course Requirements: English/ENG4U (min. avg. 60%)
Minimum Average: 70%
Mean Average: 80%

Student outside of Canada

Course Requirements: Grade 12 English
Minimum Average: 70%
Mean Average: 80%

Career Tracks

  • Disability support worker
  • social worker
  • child and youth worker
  • community support worker
  • family service worker

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Future Lancers, register now for our online event!

Fall Virtual Open Day 2024

Thursday, December 5th, 2024