Social Work
In this fully accredited program, you’ll learn first-hand how to collaborate with and advocate for marginalized populations, developing a strong foundation of clinical, social justice and research knowledge, critical thinking, and social action. Explore a range of contemporary social work issues and frameworks in the general years (years one and two), making connections across a variety of disciplines. If you apply and are successful in being admitted to the professional years (years three and four) of the program, you will focus almost exclusively on social work theory and practice, while completing a minimum 700 hours of hands-on work in the field through supervised placements. Through Social Work at Trent, you will graduate qualified for a successful career as a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Degrees Offered:
- B.S.W.
Locations:
- Durham GTA
- Peterborough
Resume Boosters:
- Complete supervised field placements totalling 700 hours, working with mental health associations, sexual assault centres, community counselling groups, shelters, and social services organizations
- Make a difference by volunteering at community and campus events 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
"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."
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.
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
- Feminist Informed Trauma Practice
- Social Work Communication
- Social Work and Indigenous Perspectives
- Africentric Perspectives in Social Work
- Social Work and Addictions
- Queering Social Work
- Social Work and Aging
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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