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Social Service Worker to Social Work
Where Are You Now?
Niagara College
Discipline: Social work and related programs
Credential: College Diploma (2 year)
Program Title: Social Service Worker Diploma
Where Do You Want to Go?
Trent University
Degree Qualifications: BSW(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Social Work
Discipline: Social work and related programs
Credential: Degree (4 year)
Program Title: Social Work
Transfer credits / courses
Semesters Remaining
Course Equivalencies Granted
Students beginning studies in the Social Service Worker Diploma program since Fall 2020 will receive the following 6.0 transfer credits:
- SWRK 1000H – Introduction to Social Work
- SWRK 1001H – Introduction to Social Welfare
- SWRK 3000Y – Social Work Field Education Placement
- 0.5 unassigned Arts credit at the 1000 level
- 0.5 unassigned Arts credit at the 1000 level
- 2.0 unassigned Arts credits at the 1000 level
- 1.0 unassigned Arts credit at the 2000 level
Transfer credits for students who began studies in the Social Service Worker Diploma program prior to Fall 2020 will be awarded on a course-by-course basis.
Requirements
To qualify for this agreement, students must have:
Successfully completed Niagara College’s Social Service Worker Diploma;
A minimum overall average of 75%.
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Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%
Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation
Yes
BridgingN/A
Program Residency RequirementStudents must complete the following 14.0 credits to fulfill requirements for the Social Work degree:
- SWRK 2001H - Skills for the Helping Professions
- SWRK 2004H – Alternative Theories of Human Behaviour in the Social Environment
- SWRK 3001H - Social Work for Communication Skills
- SWRK 3002H - Social Work Theory and Practice 1
- SWRK 3003H - Social Work Research
- SWRK 3004H - Social Work and Indigenous Perspectives
- SWRK 3005H - Diversity, Social Location, and Oppression
- SWRK 3006H - Social Work Policy
- SWRK 3007H - Community Social Work
- SWRK 4000D - Social Work Field Education Placement
- SWRK 4001H - Feminist-Informed Trauma Practice
- SWRK 4002H - Social Work Theory and Practice 2
- SWRK 4005H - Social Work with Groups
- SWRK 4006H - Social Work and Families
- 2.0 credits at the 2000 level or beyond in Humanities and/or Social Sciences and/or Psychology
- 1.0 SWRK credit from 3101H – Social Work and Aging; 3102H – Anti-Oppressive Child Welfare; 3104H – Substance Use, Mental Health and Recovery; 3105H – Queering Social Work; or 3106H – Social Work Organizations and Leadership
- 0.5 elective credit from Social Work or any other Trent program
Degree requirements are subject to change. Refer to the most recent version of the Academic Calendar for course descriptions and degree requirements (http://trentu.ca/calendar). Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor prior to registering for courses for assistance with degree planning
For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.Language of Instruction
English
Cancellation Policy
The agreement will be reviewed annually, or sooner in the event of major curriculum changes in either partner’s programs. This agreement may be terminated by either party. In this case, notice of one year is required. In the event of termination of the agreement, every effort will be made to ensure that students currently enrolled in the program will not be affected.
Documentation
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Contact / Apply
Recruitment and Admissions Office
Trent University
1-888-739-8885
discovertrentdurham@trentu.ca
Last Updated: January 26, 2024