Social Work and Women’s Studies

Program Overview & Highlights

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

Set yourself apart with a degree from one of the only combined BSW programs in Social Work and Women’s  Studies in North America. We offer unique opportunities for hands-on learning, bringing your knowledge of equity, diversity, and inclusion into focus. We’ve got clubs, exchange opportunities and practical experience available in the community.

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

  • Victim advocate
  • human rights advocate
  • crisis counsellor
  • women’s shelter service worker
  • child and youth protection worker
  • social worker
  • law enforcement officers
  • settlement worker
  • counsellor
  • family service worker
  • lawyer
  • parole officer

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