Social Work

Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences @ UWindsor

Program Overview & Highlights

  • Honours 4-Year Program
  • B.S.W.

Make a difference in your community and become a positive influence in people’s lives. Our social work grads are in high demand and you’ll find the work meaningful and rewarding. You will make friends for life in this tight-knit program based in a modern, landmark building just steps from the waterfront. You’ll have lots of opportunities for hands-on learning including placements in year 4, joining clubs, and volunteering in the community.

hands-on experiential learning opportunities to prepare you for a successful career
gain 700 hours of real experience working in local schools, hospitals, and non-profits in our 4th year practicum course
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

700
hours of hands-on experience in the 4th year field practicum course1
1 over 400 potential placements, including local schools and hospitals!
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

High School Student from Canada

Course Requirements: English/ENG4U (min. avg. 60% [70% for Fall 2026])
Minimum Average: 70%
Mean Average: 80%

High School Student from Outside Canada and the United States (International)

Course Requirements: English/ENG4U
Minimum Average: 70%
Mean Average: 80%

Language Requirements

To review the most up-to-date information on Language Requirements: See language requirements.

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Career Tracks

  • Child welfare worker
  • community support worker
  • mental health counsellor
  • parole officer
  • human rights advocate
  • social worker
  • Addictions counsellor
  • Advocate
  • Bereavement specialist
  • Business advisor
  • Case worker
  • Child and youth worker
  • Community developer
  • Community support worker
  • Consultant
  • Counsellor
  • Family service worker
  • Health and safety manager
  • Health educator
  • Human resources manager
  • Human rights officer
  • Law enforcement officer
  • Lawyer
  • Legal consultant
  • Mental health counselor
  • Policy analyst
  • Settlement worker

Related Programs

Social Work and Disability Studies
Family and Social Relations
Social Work and Women’s Studies

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May 14, 2026

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