Bachelor of Social Work

Dalhousies School of Social Work believes that a commitment to social justice is the foundation of social work education and practice. Our program is accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education. This means youll be qualified to practice social work across Canada and around the world.Once youve completed at least one year of university courses (30 credit hours note most applicants finish two years before applying) you can apply to Dalhousies BSW program.Here youll be exposed to courses that embrace a critical and anti-oppressive approach to social policy professional values theoretical perspectives and practice methods.Our recently redesigned courses help you develop a broader range of skills so youll be prepared for a wider variety of career paths. Youll graduate with a good understanding of topics such as the historical and modern manifestations of inequality how social work both impedes and advances societal justice and how to engage and work with service users.

Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)The minimum overall average required for your program of interest in five academic Grade 12 courses (see list below)A qualifying final grade in Grade 12 academic English and any other required subjectInternational Baccalaureate (IB) -Minimum 5Higher Level English Language A - literature Or Language A - language and literature Minimum 6Higher Level English B - minimum grade of 6 Minimum overall average 75Academic English 12Pre-calculus Math 12Three additional academic subjects