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TRENTU.CA / Future Students / Undergraduate / Programs / Social Work

Social Work

Graduate from a fully accredited social work program that qualifies students for success in your chosen career path as a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
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Social work is a career that is both challenging and highly rewarding. Trent’s multifaceted approach to this field provides students with opportunities to broaden their perspectives and skills in important areas of study including anti-oppression, diversity, equity, and social justice. Learn firsthand how to work collectively with and advocate on behalf of marginalized populations with complex needs, while developing a strong foundation of clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and social responsibility. Students who excel in the first two years of this program apply to move into the competitive professional (third and fourth) years where they will further explore and apply critical social work theory through direct practice with individuals and communities.

Degrees Offered:

  • B.S.W.

Locations:

  • Durham GTA
  • Peterborough
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  • Social Work Faculty

Resume Boosters:

  • Complete two supervised field placements (a total of 700 hours!) in the professional years program, working with mental health associations, sexual assault centres, community counselling groups, shelters, and social services organizations
  • Make a difference through social and community events that take place on campus every day or by joining the Trent Social Work Society
  • Meet leading thinkers and social activists in the field through a variety of on campus lectures and workshops
  • Establish a firm foundation for advanced studies in social work at the graduate level
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"The thing that I loved about the Social Work program was that it is very feminist-based and really about inclusion and making sure that everybody gets a fair shake and a fair opportunity."

Johnathan Sheehan

Career Paths:

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Social Worker

Social workers help individuals, couples, families, groups, communities and organizations develop the skills and resources they need to enhance social functioning and provide counselling, therapy and referral to other supportive social services. Social workers also respond to other social needs and issues such as unemployment, racism and poverty. They are employed by hospitals, school boards, social service agencies, child welfare organizations, correctional facilities, community agencies, employee assistance programs and Aboriginal band councils, or they may work in private practice.

 

$19.00-$46.15/hr
Salary Range
71,700
Jobs in Canada
28,000
10YR Job Outlook
Source: Government of Canada

Career Opportunities

  • Social Worker
  • Career Consultant
  • Life Coach
  • Community Developer
  • Child Protection Manager
  • Probation/Parole Officer
  • Victim Services Worker
  • Mental Health Counsellor
  • Social Policy Analyst
  • Addictions Worker
  • Therapist

Popular Courses:

  • Social Welfare
  • Social Work Research
  • Anti-oppressive Child Welfare
  • Substance Use
  • Mental Health and Recovery
  • Feminist Informed Trauma Practice
  • Social Work Communication
  • Social Work and Indigenous Perspectives
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Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Requirements:

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites

Program Requirements:

  • A minimum 70% overall final average
  • ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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Related Programs

  • Nursing
  • Sociology (Co-op Available)
  • Psychology
  • Mental Health & Addiction Nursing G.Dip.

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