Academic Calendar Winter/Summer 2021

Notice of Increased Requirements

Whenever prerequisites for a course or entrance requirements for a program are made more restrictive, notice is given in the previous academic calendar. Below is a list of courses and programs with increasing requirements.

Courses

Programs

Courses

Communications/Journalism

Course

 Current Prerequisite(s) Future Prerequisite(s) Date change takes effect
CMNS 301/ JRNL 301 CMNS 300/JRNL 300 or 45 university-level credits including one of CMNS 125, CMNS 155, CMNS 175, or ENGL 105. CMNS 300/JRNL 300 and one of CMNS 126, VA 119, VA 160, VA 180, FILM 260, or GD 281. Note: Students who have taken MACS 235 or ENGL 215, or have experience in journalistic writing, can request instructor approval. September 2021

Physics

Course

 Current Prerequisite(s) Future Prerequisite(s) Date change takes effect
PHYS 111 One of: Physics 12, PHYS 093, or (one of [Principles of Mathematics 12, Pre-calculus 12, MATH 095, or MATH 110] and one of [Physics 11, PHYS 083, or PHYS 100]). Physics 12, PHYS 093, or (prerequisites for MATH 111 and one of Physics 11, or PHYS 083, or PHYS 100). September 2021

Programs

Bachelor of Social Work

Entrance requirements for students entering in Fall 2020
  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. 
Entrance requirements for students entering in Fall 2021
  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. 

 

 

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