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Students complete 375 hours in practicum in their third year and 525 hours in practicum in their fourth year. In collaboration with the Field Education Office staff, students will explore opportunities for placement in both traditional and non-traditional settings.​​
The Social Work program is characterized by its approach to the study of social justice, which examines systems of oppression, domination and discrimination between diverse and intersecting topic areas of, among others, ability, ethnicity, age, and sexuality.​​​
SWRK 4306 - Indigenous Wellness
Students engage in experiential learning opportunities during their field practicums to integrate social work’s core values and professional standards of practice.​​
Students develop foundational skills building professional relationships with individuals, families, groups, and communities​
A Great Atmosphere
The Globe and Mail consistently ranks Nipissing with "A" grades for Quality of Education and Campus Atmosphere
student at table with laptop
Students complete 375 hours in practicum in their third year and 525 hours in practicum in their fourth year. In collaboration with the Field Education Office staff, students will explore opportunities for placement in both traditional and non-traditional settings.​​
The Social Work program is characterized by its approach to the study of social justice, which examines systems of oppression, domination and discrimination between diverse and intersecting topic areas of, among others, ability, ethnicity, age, and sexuality.​​​
SWRK 4306 - Indigenous Wellness
Students engage in experiential learning opportunities during their field practicums to integrate social work’s core values and professional standards of practice.​​
Students develop foundational skills building professional relationships with individuals, families, groups, and communities​
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Welcome to Social Work at Nipissing

The Bachelor of Social Work program at Nipissing University is committed to preparing students for generalist social work practice that is characterized by high ethical standards, critical thinking, creativity, research-mindedness and the promotion of human rights, inclusion and equality. The principles of anti-oppressive practice underpin our program’s particular emphasis on social work with diverse identities in northern, rural and remote contexts including Indigenous and Franco-Ontarian communities. Through a blend of classical and innovative teaching approaches we are dedicated to establishing a positive climate for learning through supportive interaction, integrity, personal growth and creative expression. Our integration of classroom and experiential learning values the development of core competencies for relationship-based social work with individuals, families and groups and for structural approaches to effect positive social change to build communities where everyone thrives.​​​

Our Bachelor of Social Work program has earned first-accreditation status from the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE-ACFTS).

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Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Bachelor of Social Work at Nipissing University

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Pursue a Bachelor of Social Work as a 2nd Degree

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program, graduates will be eligible to register with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers and can practice the regulated act of social work in the province of Ontario.

Students may be admitted to the BSW program as a second-degree if they hold a recognized university degree from an accredited university. Second Degree applicants to BSW who have successfully completed the following courses during their first degree with a minimum grade of 70% will be eligible for admission consideration into Year 3 of the program:

  • SWLF 1006 Introduction to Social Welfare
  • SWRK 1007 Introduction to Social Work
  • SWRK 2006 Foundations of Social Work Practice
  • SWRK 2106 Critical Social Policy for Social Work

For equivalences from other institutions, please contact the Registrar's Office: registrar@nipissingu.ca

For more information on how to complete the BSW program as a second degree, please contact socialwork@nipissingu.ca

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