Academic Advising Centre
This guide has been prepared with the information you need to successfully register for your first year at UFV. Please review the information provided on this page thoroughly before contacting your academic advisor with questions.
This program is designed to be completed in 2-years. It is possible (and recommended) to take less than five courses in the first semester and stay on track for graduation if you take courses in the summer semester.
If you plan to take this program part-time, this will create a delay in practicum and graduation, and you must email bswmswfield@ufv.ca.
Meet with your advisor to create a completion plan for the remainder of the program.
As part of the program, you also have two practicums to complete:
Note: You must complete prerequisites and submit the required documents to take practicum.
Questions about the practicum?
Visit the student practicum page or email bswmswfield@ufv.ca.
You can access a list of all approved and required courses for your program in two ways:
First time using MyGRADplan?
Visit MyGRADplan website to get login instructions and review tutorials. Specifically, you will want to learn about the 'What if' and 'Look ahead' features as they will be most helpful in your course planning.
Note: To view acceptable general electives and indigenous content courses, click on the Bachelor of Social Work accordion under 'Additional documents' on the Social Work and Human Services website.
As part of the Bachelor of Social Work, you can declare the Child Welfare specialization.
This would include taking specific Social Work elective courses and completing your fourth-year practicum with the Ministry of Children and Family Development or with a Delegated Aboriginal Agency.
You will need to contact your Academic Advisor to declare the Child Welfare specialization, and plan your electives.
This is a competitive application process and acceptance is not guaranteed with the declaration.
Practicum orientation is held in June. If you do not receive an invitation, please email bswmswfield@ufv.ca.
The School of Social Work and Human Services will also have a welcome gathering in the fall for your specific program. An invitation will be sent to your UFV student email.
Make sure to check your UFV student email regularly for updates.
Book an appointment with an academic advisor or email your questions to advising@ufv.ca.