Admission requirements include the successful completion of either a three-year or four-year undergraduate University degree (Bachelor of Arts or equivalent) with a B average and at least 6.0 units in the social sciences, including ten required prerequisite courses or their equivalents. Qualified applicants who possess a Bachelor of Arts degree (or equivalent), but who lack one or more of the prerequisite courses for admission to the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program, may be eligible for Conditional Admission to the full-time or part-time program.
Successful conditional admission applicants will be given admission to the next available entry point to the Bachelor of Social Work program, conditional on successful completion of the following prerequisite courses with grades of at least 75%.
Entrance to the full-time program must be for the full academic year beginning in September. Entrance to the part-time program is available for September and January entry points.
Required Prerequisite Courses (or equivalents):
ISS 250R Social Statistics
ISS 251R Social Research
SOC 224R Poverty in Canada and its Social Consequences OR ISS 312R Homelessness and Public Policy
SOCWK 120R Introduction to Social Work
SOCWK 220R Social Work with Individuals - Theory and Practice 1
SOCWK 221R Social Group Work
SOCWK 222R Community Organization 1
SOCWK 300R Canadian Social Welfare Policy
SOCWK 301R Understanding Diversity in Canada OR PSYCH 222R Cross-Cultural Psychology OR ISS 311R Public Policy and Native Peoples in Canada
SOCWK 321R Social Work with Families
Note: Once admitted to the BSW program, conditional admission students must register for the prerequisite courses using the SWREN designation.
SWREN 120R Introduction to Social Work
SWREN 220R Social Work with Individuals - Theory and Practice 1
SWREN 221R Social Group Work
SWREN 222R Community Organization 1
SWREN 224R Poverty in Canada and its Social Consequences OR SWREN 312R Homelessness and Public Policy
SWREN 250R Social Statistics
SWREN 251R Social Research
SWREN 300R Canadian Social Welfare Policy
SWREN 301R Understanding Diversity in Canada OR SWREN 223R Cross-Cultural Psychology OR SWREN 311R Public Policy and Native Peoples in Canada
SWREN 321R Social Work with Families
Note: Applicants who have taken courses equivalent to the required prerequisite courses should submit all documentation for course equivalency evaluation, including official transcripts and full course outlines to: Marion Reid.
Applicants must also demonstrate sufficient work and/or volunteer experience in the social services and personal suitability as evidenced by letters of reference and a personal statement. For further information contact Marion Reid, Renison University College, 519-884-4404, ext. 28626, or ren-bsw@renison.uwaterloo.ca.
Application Deadlines
Whether you are applying for the full-time or part-time BSW program, all applicants must follow these application procedures:
Full-time Program (Ten-month format)
Apply through the online Post-degree and Social Work application link. Complete and submit the BSW Application Package to Renison University College.
For further information, contact Shauna Elliott at 519-884-4404, ext. 28650.
School of Social Work applications can be downloaded from the following web site: www.renison.uwaterloo.ca/social-work/index.shtml.
Application Deadlines: December 15, 2011 for fall 2012 admission.
Part-time Program (Three-year format)
Apply through the online Post-degree and Social Work application link. Complete and submit the BSW Application Package to Renison University College.
For further information, contact Shauna Elliott at 519-884-4404, ext. 28650.
School of Social Work applications can be downloaded from the following web site: www.renison.uwaterloo.ca/social-work/index.shtml.
Application Deadlines: March 30, 2011 for fall 2011 admission, July 5, 2011 for winter 2012 admission or March 30, 2012 for fall 2012 admission.