To be eligible for admission to the third year, students must have completed at least 60 credits of post-secondary courses that include:
Degree English Requirements. A minimum grade of "C+" is required in each course.
6 credits of SOCW 200A and SOCW 200B or equivalent. A minimum grade of "B-" is required for each course.
48 credits of post-secondary courses, of which, at least 24 credits must be Arts & Humanities and/or Social Science courses. Social Services and Social Work courses may not be used to complete this requirement. In addition to the grade requirements noted above, a minimum Grade Point Average of 2.33 ("C+") is required on these 48 credits. Students who have graduated or are in the process of graduating from the VIU Social Services Diploma program in this current academic year will be required to complete 6 extra credits of Arts and Humanities and/or Social Science courses.
Applicants must submit a Personal Profile including the applicant's reasons for pursuing a social work degree that includes personal suitability for the profession of Social Work as well as personal strengths and challenges;
Applicants must submit a resume, which includes evidence of 100 hours work experience (paid and/or volunteer) in a community and/or clinical setting.
Applicants must submit a Self-Assessment Form.
Applicants must submit transcripts from all post-secondary institutions/programs attended.
If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at Vancouver Island University. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.
