Learn more about Academic Advising in the Social Sciences. Bachelor of Social Work Post Degree Students who have completed an undergraduate degree from a recognized university can apply to our B. Our Philosophy As social workers, we operate in a society characterized by power imbalances that affect us all.
Our programs offer: A focus on social justice Both academic and experiential education Full-time or part-time studies A degree that lets you practice as a Social Worker What you will learn: How to analyze personal, community, family and societal problems — including how social work and social welfare institutions affect and respond to these problems Practical skills such as interviewing, counselling, community development, social action and advocacy Requirements and Timelines.
This category includes core courses which are required by social work students, most of which are available to social work students only. Social and Political Context of Social Work. Students who subsequently fail to meet the minimum grade or Pass requirement after repeating the course or placement may not continue in the program. If this requirement was not completed prior to admission to the B. Students must complete three units of Social Sciences Research Methods e.
A statistics course may not substitute for a research methods course. Graduation: To qualify for the B. The B. Students are expected to assume the cost of travelling to and from field practice agencies and for any related expenses.
While efforts are made to match placements with student preferences, the final assignment of placement settings is constrained by many factors, including the availability of settings and field and faculty resources. Students may therefore be required to complete a field placement in an agency that is not among their preferred options. Admissions and Applications. Students who have successfully completed this diploma with a cumulative average of 3. An applicant is required to complete the prerequisite undergraduate degree work by April of the year in which application is made.
Please see section below for full details. Enrolment in the B. Students who intend to apply to the B. Applicants must also apply to the University. Social Work Admission Test S.
For information on the S. If the applicant is currently registered in 30 units, then those are used; if they are registered in fewer units, then we will go to the previous session and select sufficient units to total 30 taking the best grades from that session. If an applicant has received advanced credit based on community college work, we will use any university courses they have taken plus sufficient units from the community college advanced standing credit work to equal 30 units.
Social Work Admissions Test S. Non-McMaster Students Applicants must arrange for McMaster to receive official transcripts from any post secondary institutions attended. Application Materials All written materials submitted in relation to application for undergraduate study in social work become the property of the School of Social Work, McMaster University and cannot be returned to, or photocopied by, the applicant regardless of the final decision regarding admission.
Application Withdrawal Applicants who decide to discontinue their application at any point after submission are required to notify the School of Social Work in writing of their withdrawal. Notification of Acceptance Normally, notification of final decisions will be mailed on or about June 15th. Advanced Standing Advanced standing applications are considered only after formal acceptance has been issued. Appeal Procedure The recommendation concerning admission of an applicant by the School of Social Work Admission Committee is final and is subject only to review for administrative correctness.
Admission via the Indigenous application process is based equally on the following criteria: Ability as measured by academic grades Personal Assessment, measured by the S. A letter from a community member that addresses the applicant's 1 readiness for the academic demands of the program, 2 alignment with values of social work and social justice, 3 involvement and identification with Indigenous community historical, current, future.
Additional Information Are you still wondering if you are eligible to apply to the B. For more assistance in completing your application material or other administrative concerns, please contact: Lorna O'Connell Administrative Assistant ext Email: socwork mcmaster. Financial Information, Scholarships and Awards.
Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards All undergraduate students accepted for admission to McMaster University are automatically considered for a McMaster University entrance award. Blum Bursary Established in by friends and associates in memory of Sidney L. 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. Many students say they knew Trent was right for them when they visited campus. Come see for yourself. 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.
Please register for one of the next available sessions below. Graduates of the Social Service Worker Program find employment opportunities in youth, women's and disabled persons programs as well as housing, community development, rehabilitation, income maintenance and multi-cultural agencies. As the Social Service field broadens, students are working with increased responsibility in program planning and evaluation, community resource assessment and service delivery co-ordination.
Graduates must be prepared to be flexible in applying the generic skills of social service to the changing job markets. Please submit a completed Transfer Credit Request form , along with an official copy of your transcript and course outline, to the Office of the Registrar. It is recommended that students take an English Assessment and achieve a College English level to begin the program. Note: Remove filter s above to view all program curriculum requirements. Part-time Studies courses are being offered in either of the following four formats: Online, Flexible, In-person, Hybrid.
Click Availability below to see current offerings. This course is an introduction to the skills required to understand and improve one's own communication style thereby enhancing one's ability to consciously and effectively relate to others. Students will be expected to demonstrate an appropriate level of competence in interpersonal communication skills and self-awareness. This subject is intended to provide an introduction to some of the major social problems in Canadian society as well as examining some global issues.
Theoretical concepts will be used in understanding and analyzing these problems. It is designed to teach students to question the way in which the world around them operates. This course enables students to develop competence in dealing with the challenges of working in a multicultural society.
Students will develop more sensitivity in interaction with clients of different cultural backgrounds. This course also helps students to develop skills in identifying and challenging racist thought and practice.
This subject is an introduction to the principles and practice of social service work. Students will be exposed to the knowledge, skills and values associated with practice in an agency setting.
Students will also be assisted in the process of selecting a field practicum which responds to each individual's interests and needs. This course introduces students to the core concepts of communication. Students will cultivate an awareness of these concepts by analyzing how they are used in a variety of texts and contexts, and they will apply these concepts strategically in their own writing. Through a variety of writing tasks centred on these core concepts of communication, students will develop the transferrable reading and writing skills essential for success in their post-secondary studies, workplaces, and communities.
Placement via English Assessment. To understand the social determinants of thoughts, feelings, and actions it is necessary to explore the role of social forces, that is, the role of society, social relations, social institutions, and the process of socialization in shaping human psychology and conduct.
Since every individual is born into a pre-existing society, it seems reasonable that an introduction to the social sciences begins with a presentation of basic sociological concepts, theories, and principles, and how these may be applied toward an understanding of the individual's place in the social world. Students are introduced to the micro skills of interviewing used in the empowerment based helping interviews.
These will include identifying and implementing active listening skills and effective interviewing techniques and principles of practice.
All interviewing is expected to follow inclusivity practice, cultural sensitivity, awareness and safety. The course will examine the multiple variations in the structures of families as well as the changing role of the family in today's society. Students will learn about healthy and less health characteristics of family functioning. Various styles and problems of modern family living are explored. Gender, ethnicity, culture, privilege, and social location and their impact on families are examined in order to equip students to work from an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed perspective with diverse families.
Students will learn how to articulate the importance of developing and delivering services and programs that are culturally compatible. The implications of social location and anti-oppressive practice will be studied in service delivery and case planning. This is an experiential course that will provide an introduction to the theoretical concepts necessary for understanding small groups in a social services context, the practical skills needed for being an effective group participant, and an introduction to group planning and facilitation skills.
This subject introduces the student to models of human developmental psychology that will be instrumental in informing the knowledge base of their social service practice. Students will become aware of the myriad of factors - physiological, cognitive, emotional, social, cultural, and subjective - affecting human development throughout the lifespan.
This seminar uses situations in supervised field work as the context for theoretical learning. The development of a professional attitude and approach is encouraged through self-awareness and the ability to relate to others with insight, empathy and understanding. Students assume the role of a 'beginning professional' in an approved and supervised fieldwork setting.
This work calls for individuals who are self-aware, reliable, sensitive and mature enough to focus on the needs and interests of others. This course is designed to provide students with the case management skills required to coordinate and provide direct services to a variety of client populations.
This includes the roles and responsibilities assumed by case managers such as information gathering, assessment, intake interviewing, service planning, case monitoring, advocacy and social change agent. In addition, students will examine such areas as stress management, time management, assertiveness and client empowerment.
Emphasis is placed on needs assessment and intake skills, stages of the counselling process, and problem solving counselling interventions. In SSW , Helping Interview and Principles of Practice, students were introduced to the basic tools of direct intervention; specifically the informational and the empowerment based helping interview. In SSW , students are introduced to the process of helping client's problem solve using the narrative approach.
The fieldwork seminar has a two-fold purpose. First it gives students an opportunity to discuss their learning experiences in the field with the faculty and each other and to relate them to the academic curriculum.
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