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Social Service Worker to Social Work
Where Are You Now?
George Brown College
Discipline: Social work and related programs
Credential: College Diploma (2 year)
Program Title: Social Service Worker
Where Do You Want to Go?
Trent University- Peterborough
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 2023 will receive the following 6.0 transfer credits:
- 0.5 SWRK 1000H - Introduction to Social Work
- 0.5 SWRK 1001H - Introduction to Social Welfare
- 1.0 SWRK 3000Y - Social Work Field Education Placement
- 0.5 INDG 1001H - The Foundation for Reconciliation
- 0.5 WRIT 1001H - Write in Time
- 1.0 unassigned Social Work credit at the 1000 level
- 1.0 unassigned Arts credits at the 1000 level
- 0.5 unassigned Arts credits at the 3000 level
- 0.5 unassigned Science credits at the 1000 level
Students who began studies in the Social Service Worker Diploma prior to Fall 2023 are encouraged to contact Trent University for information about transfer credits received as part of this pathway.
Requirements
To qualify for this agreement, students must have:
- Successfully completed George Brown College’s Social Service Worker Diploma program;
- A minimum overall average of 75%.
NOTE: This agreement accepts students into year two of the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. Students are required to apply for entry into year three of the program in order to continue with the professional years of the BSW program. Students who are not accepted to the professional years of the BSW program will be able to choose an alternate major to continue with their university studies. The transfer credits awarded to a student through this agreement will remain with the student in their alternate program of study.
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Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%
Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes
Bridging Requirements have not been defined for this pathway.
Students are required to complete the following 14.0 credits to fulfill requirements for the Social Work degree:
Credits to be completed upon admission to Trent to be eligible to apply for the Professional Years of the program:
- 0.5 SWRK 2001H - Skills for the Helping Profession
- 0.5 SWRK 2004H - Alternative Theories of Human Behaviour in the Social Environment
- 1.5 credits at the 2000 level or beyond in Humanities and/or Social Sciences and/or Psychology
- 1.5 credits in addition to the above
NOTE: Students are encouraged to complete an introductory credit in the selected backup major in the summer prior to entering Trent in order to complete second-year requirements during the first year. Consultation with an academic advisor is strongly recommended prior to beginning studies to discuss the above and other requirements.
*NOTE: Students are able to complete SWRK 1000H, 1001H, 2001H and 2004H concurrently.
Admission requirements for third-year or entry into the Professional Years of the BSW program:
- Successful completion of SWRK 1000H, 1001H, 2001H and 2004H;
- A minimum grade of 70% in each of the completed Social Work courses;
- A minimum of 10.0 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 70%.
NOTE: Students must follow the third-year application process as determined by the Social Work department. Students applying to the professional years of the BSW program will be evaluated on their Trent academic performance only, as all credits transferred are placed on the academic record as pass/fail. More information is available at http://trentu.ca/socialwork/program/admissions-degree-requirements.
Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor prior to beginning studies at Trent. Degree planning may require the completion of summer courses should students be required to declare an alternate major.
Should students be accepted into the Professional Years of the program, they will need to complete an additional 10.0 credits to fulfill departmental degree requirements:
- 1.0 SWRK 3000Y - Social Work Field Education Placement 1
- 0.5 SWRK 3001H - Social Work Communication Skills
- 0.5 SWRK 3002H - Social Work Theory and Practice I
- 0.5 SWRK 3003H - Social Work Research
- 0.5 SWRK 3004H - Social Work and Indigenous Perspectives
- 0.5 SWRK 3005H - Diversity, Identity, Social Location and Oppression
- 0.5 SWRK 3006H - Social Work and Social Policy
- 0.5 SWRK 3007H - Community Social Work
- 2.0 SWRK 4000D - Social Work Field Education Placement
- 0.5 SWRK 4001H - Feminist-Informed Trauma Practice
- 0.5 SWRK 4002H - Social Work Theory and Practice 2
- 0.5 SWRK 4005H - Social Work with Groups
- 0.5 SWRK 4006H - Social Work and Families
- 1.0 additional Social Work credit at the 3000 level
- 0.5 elective credit from Social Work or any other Trent discipline
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 (http://trentu.ca/advising).
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
No additional pathway documentation available.
Contact / Apply
Recruitment and Admissions Office
Trent University
1-888-739-8885
discovertrent@trentu.ca
pathways@trentu.ca
http://trentu.ca/transfer
http://trentu.ca/pathways
Check the Trent University- Peterborough website for more information.
Last Updated: September 5, 2024