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ufv.ca/swhsBachelor of Social Work — Child Welfare specialization
The Child Welfare Specialization requires students to complete a practicum with the Ministry of Children and Family Development or a Delegated Aboriginal Agency; however, the School cannot guarantee a placement with either of these agencies as placements are based on agency capacity. Obtaining a placement with MCFD or a Delegated Aboriginal Agency is a competitive process and requires students to complete several steps.
Declaration requirements
- Minimum BSW program GPA of 2.67
- Enrollment in or completion of SOWK 300, SOWK 311, SOWK 312, SOWK 320, SOWK 394, SOWK 330, SOWK 380, and SOWK 392
- Students meet with Academic Advisor to formally declare
Note: Graduating with the Child Welfare Specialization is dependent on the student successfully qualifying for and completing the Child Welfare placement.
Program requirements
For entrance requirements and other program details, please see the main Bachelor of Social Work section.
Program outline
Child Welfare specialization core requirements:
- SOWK 110, 210, 225
- SOWK 300, 311, 312, 320, 330, 380, 392, 394
- SOWK 404, 410, 412, 430 (child welfare placement), 483, 491, 496
Third year
Semester V (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
| SOWK 300 | Social Work Practice with Individuals | 3 |
| SOWK 311 | Social Work Theory and Ethics | 3 |
| SOWK 312 | Legal Knowledge for Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SOWK 320 | Anti-Racist and Cross-Cultural Social Work | 3 |
| SOWK 394 | Substance Misuse Issues | 3 |
| Elective | Lower- or upper-level Arts | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
Semester VI (Winter)
| Course | Title | Credits |
| SOWK 330 | BSW Practicum I | 6 |
| SOWK 380 | Social Work and Community Development | 3 |
| SOWK 392 | Aboriginal Social Work | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Fourth year
Semester VII (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
| SOWK 404 | Research Methods and Evaluation | 3 |
| SOWK 410 | Social Policy Analysis | 3 |
| SOWK 412 | Legal Skills for Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SOWK 483 | Family-Centred Social Work | 3 |
| SOWK 491 | Child Welfare | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Semester VIII (Winter)
| Course | Title | Credits |
| SOWK 430 | BSW Practicum II | 9 |
| SOWK 496 | Social Work and Critical Approaches to Disability | 3 |
| or SOWK 497 | Social Work in Mental Health |
|
| Elective | Lower- or upper-level Arts (see Note) | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Program Total | 60 | |
Note: A current list of Arts and Science courses is available at ufv.ca/swhs/how-to-apply in the BSW Program Planning section.
Certificate in Extended Studies in Social Work — Child Welfare
specialization
The Certificate in Extended Studies in Social Work — Child Welfare specialization is for students who have a Bachelor in Social Work degree, and wish to complete the equivalent of a Child Welfare specialization.
The number of applicants accepted to the certificate program will be based on the School's resources and assessment of students' needs, skills, and abilities.
For further details, see the Bachelor of Social Work — Child Welfare specialization core requirements or contact the Program Advisor.