Notice of Increased Requirements

Course

Course

1. 60 general university-level credits by May 1 of the year of application.
2. Overall GPA of 2.67 for the 60 credits applied towards their BSW application. Students with a GPA lower than 2.67 will not be considered for admission.
3. These 60 credits must consist of the following:
   • Six credits from SOWK 110 and SOWK 210
   • Three credits in English composition: CMNS 125 or ENGL 105
   • Three credits of English literature: ENGL 108–170
   • Three credits of human development: SOWK 225 or PSYC 250
   • Three credits of introductory statistics: STAT 104, STAT 106, or PSYC 110
   • 42 additional Arts and Science credits
4. A minimum of 400 hours of paid or volunteer experience in the human services field supervised by social workers or other professionals. This can include hours in practica.
5. Program and personal suitability as determined through a personal interview.
6. All applicants must be aware of, willing, and able to uphold the Social Work Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

1. 60 general university-level credits by May 1 of the year of application, including the following:
• Six credits from SOWK 110 and SOWK 210
• Three credits in English composition: CMNS 125 or ENGL 105
• Three credits of English literature: ENGL 108–170
• Three credits of human development: SOWK 225 or PSYC 250
• 33 additional General credits
• 12 Discretionary elective credits
2. Overall GPA of 2.67 for the 60 credits applied towards their BSW application.
3. A minimum of 400 hours of paid or volunteer experience in the human services field supervised by social workers or other professionals. This can include hours in practica.
4. Program and personal suitability as determined through a personal statement.
5. Two letters of reference. One letter must address the student’s most recent academic experience or potential, and one must be from a supervisor in the field of social work and/or human services that demonstrates the applicant’s skills and abilities.
6. All applicants must be aware of, willing, and able to uphold the Social Work Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

Note: An interview to determine program and personal suitability may be required. 

1. 60 general university-level credits by May 1 of the year of application, including the following:
• Six credits from SOWK 110 and SOWK 210
• Three credits in English composition: CMNS 125 or ENGL 105
• Three credits of English literature: ENGL 108–170
• Three credits of human development: SOWK 225 or PSYC 250
• Three credits of courses with Indigenous or First Nations content (FNST, IPK, or an equivalent course)
• 30 additional General credits (see Note)
• 12 Discretionary elective credits (see Note)

Note: Current lists of accepted General and Discretionary courses are available at ufv.ca/swhs/how-to-apply in the BSW Program planning section.

2. Overall GPA of 2.67 for the 60 credits applied towards their BSW application.
3. A minimum of 400 hours of paid or volunteer experience in the human services field supervised by social workers or other professionals. This can include hours in practica.
4. Program and personal suitability as determined through a personal statement.
5. Two letters of reference. One letter must address the student’s most recent academic experience or potential, and one must be from a supervisor in the field of social work and/or human services that demonstrates the applicant’s skills and abilities.
6. All applicants must be aware of, willing, and able to uphold the Social Work Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

Note: An interview to determine program and personal suitability may be required.