The Bachelor's Degree (BSW)
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BSW Grads, Terrace, 2008
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The
Bachelor of Social Work Degree (BSW) is designed to prepare students
for beginning level, generalist social work practice with individuals,
families, groups and communities. The focus of the BSW is oriented
towards social work in northern and remote areas, First Nations, women
and the human services, and community practice and research. Analysis
of class, gender and race relations are considered central to the
social work program. As mandated by its accrediting body, the Canadian
Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) and by the Social Work
Code of Ethics, Social Work at UNBC provides a professional program
that advocates for justice and equality and equips graduates with the
intellectual, practical and professional skills needed to promote
beneficial change.
The School of Social Work at UNBC offers programs of full and part-time studies
leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of
Social Work (MSW). Courses are offered in Prince George and in selected
regional sites ( see Regional Delivery below).
The BSW will normally consist of two years of general university
studies (60 credit hours) and two years of professional social work
courses (60 credit hours). The BSW is articulated with recognized
Social Services programs in Northern British Columbia.
Social Work Field Education offers students an opportunity to develop
their social work practice skills within an agency or community
setting. A variety of placements are available, locally and in the
region, and whenever possible the student's interests and learning
needs will be matched with a suitable placement opportunity.
Accreditation
The BSW at UNBC is fully accredited by CASWE. This BSW Program received the maximum accreditation of seven year in June, 2007.
Regional Delivery
The School of Social Work at UNBC offers BSW Degree in the following three northern regions of British Columbia:
Peace River-Liard - Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, and surrounding area
Visit: www.unbc.ca/regops/prl
Northwest - Terrace, Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Nass Valley, and surrounding area
Visit: www.unbc.ca/regops/nw
South Central - Quesnel, Williams Lake and surrounding area
Visit: www.unbc.ca/regops/sc
The Regional BSW Program has the same eligibility requirements and
admission process as for those applying to the BSW Program at our main
campus in Prince George. Admissions into the Regional program are
currently scheduled every two years.
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