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Bachelor of Social Work (Honors)
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Applications for September 2015
What this Presentation Covers
This presentation contains all the information you need to know about
the BSW (Honors) Program at King's University College.
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What Social Work Is
Why Social Work at King's
Structure of BSW (Honors)
Program
About Social Work Practicum
BSW Admissions Requirements
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Academic
Non-Academic
Professional Suitability
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Important Dates
Intent to Register
Summer School
Application Materials
Applying from other Universities
Applying from College
Contact Information
Admissions Scoring
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What is Social Work?
Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline
that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the
empowerment and liberation of people. Principles of social justice, human
rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversities are central to
social work. Underpinned by theories of social work, social sciences,
humanities and indigenous knowledge, social work engages people and
structures to address life challenges and enhance well-being.
http://ifsw.org/get-involved/global-definition-of-social-work/ Retrieved July 27, 2014.
Social work has a dual focus:
with people in their situations, and with
the environment in which they function.
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Where do Social Workers … Work?
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Child Welfare
Children's Treatment Centres
Mental health
Medical Social Work
Addictions
Minority Groups
Special Status Groups
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Schools
Family Service Agencies
Corrections
Poverty
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Community Practice
Policy Development
Research
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Why Study Social Work at King's?
Social Work is a profession; and the title “Social Worker” is protected
under legislation. To call yourself a Social Worker you must be registered
with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
King’s is fully accredited by the Canadian Association of Social Work
Education, which means that our graduates are eligible for registration
with the OCSWSSW.
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Why Study Social Work at King's?
• Full-time and Extended Study available.
• King’s offers extensive and varied practicum experiences
• King’s grads get jobs
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Why Study Social Work at King's?
King’s GENERALIST BSW program equips our graduates to work
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Individuals
Families
Groups
Communities
as well as developing an understanding of social policy,
organizational contexts, and evidence based practice.
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Why Study Social Work at King's?
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King’s offers small classes in
the professional program;
normally 25 students or fewer
in each class.
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You enter into the BSW
(Honors) program with a
cohort, a group of students
that you will study and work
with for the next two years, if
you’re attending full-time.
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Why Study Social Work at King's?
The School is a community of
Social Work Academics,
Researchers, and Field
Practice Educators, who
provide our students with the
theory and practical skills
required to be professional
social workers.
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Why Study Social Work at King's?
King’s has a great reputation for its Generalist Programs (both
BSW and MSW)
Employers know that King’s grads are ready to start work right
away and that they have learned the theory and practical skills
required of beginning professionals.
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Why Study Social Work at King's?
Combine Social Work with other modules, for example:
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Disabilities Studies
Thanatology
Social Justice and Peace Studies
Family Studies
Psychology
Sociology/Criminology
French
Honors Specialization in Social Work
A proposal to introduce an Honors Specialization in Social Work is
currently being reviewed. If approved, it will be even easier to combine
other disciplines into the BSW (Honors) degree.
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Why Study Social Work at King's?
International and Transcultural Opportunities
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Practicum – Real Life Experience
Our students gain 750 hours of practical experience in a variety of
agencies and settings in London and the surrounding area.
These are just a few examples ...
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Structure of the
BSW (Honors) Program
• BSW (Hons) requires an Honors Specialization (HSP) in Social
Work – 10.0 Social Work courses beginning in Year 3
• Essentially a 2 + 2 program
• Admission to the professional program into Year 3
• Students require minimum 10.0 pre-program courses to be
academically eligible for admission as well as non-academic
requirements
• Students can first apply during their second year of university
studies for admission the following year
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First and Second Year
Follow alternate/second degree
path in first and second year.
Take Social Work pre-program
courses as electives in first and
second year.
Meet minimum grade
requirements (generally
minimum 70% - see BSW
Admissions Handbook for full
details)
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Pre-Program Social Work Courses
Intro to Canadian Social Welfare (SW 1021A/B)
Intro to Canadian Social Work (SW 1022A/B)
Intro to Generalist Social Work Practice (SW 2214A/B)
Intro to Social Work Practice Theories and Skills (SW 2215A/B)
Research Methodology for Social Workers (SW 2206A/B)
Introductory Statistics for Social Workers (SW 2207A/B)
Applicants take these courses, plus 7.0 more to
have the required 10.0 courses for admission.
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Third Year Courses
First Term
Second Term
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Individuals and Families
Small Groups
Communities
Social Justice and Social Work
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Practicum and Integration
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Direct Practice Skills
Resiliency and Social Work
Political, Economic and Social
Context of Social Work Practice
Individual and Family
Development
Social Work, Ethics and the
Law
Practicum Seminars
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Fourth Year Courses
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Analysis of Canadian Social
Policies
Organizational Context of
Practice
Practice-Based Research
Social Work Electives
Practicum and Integration
Seminar
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Social Work Electives
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Addictions
Crisis and Trauma
Mental Health
Children and Adolescents
Health Care
Seniors
Violence Prevention
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Child Welfare
Human Sexuality
Advocacy
First Nations
International/Intercultural
Disability Studies
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When can you apply to the BSW?
• While still in second year, students can apply for admission
into the professional program (HSP in Social Work) in Year 3.
• Formal Application directly to the School
• Admission based on TWO types of criteria:
• Academic
• Non-Academic
• Applicants must meet minimum requirements in both areas to
be eligible for admission
• Limited enrolment – 45 to 50 students each year
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Academic Requirements - I
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Completion of first-year requirements (5.0 courses numbered 00011999; 1.0 courses in two out of the three Categories A, B, and C)
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Completion of at least 10.0 courses at time of admission
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70% average, or higher, in last 10.0 courses at time of admission
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What about a Category C course?
All applicants are encouraged to complete a Category C course prior
to admission. You do not require a Category C course for admission;
however, you will require it to graduate.
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Academic Requirements - II
3.0 courses with a minimum grade of 70% in each:
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SW 1021A/B Intro to Social Welfare
SW 1022A/B Intro to Social Work
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SW 2214A/B Intro to Generalist Social Work Practice
SW 2215A/B Intro to Generalist Social Work Practice: Theories and
Skills
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SW 2206A/B Research Methods for Social Workers
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Writing 1020F/G, 2101F/G or 0002F/G + 1022F/G
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Academic Requirements - III
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7.0 additional courses each with minimum grade of 60% in each:
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0.5 course in Introductory Statistics (i.e., SW 2207A/B, Sociology
2205A/B, Statistics 1024A/B)
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1.0 from First Nations Studies, History, Political Science, Economics or
Business
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1.5 from English, French, any other language, Philosophy or Religious
Studies
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4.0 other courses (i.e., Disability Studies, Thanatology, Social Justice
and Peace…Category C course)
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A Note About
Research Methods and Statistics
Many programs and modules require Research Methods and Statistics
courses, including Sociology, Criminology, and Psychology. The School
will accept required quantitative research methods and statistics courses
for those programs also.
Research Methods Courses:
Statistics Courses:
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Sociology 2206A/B
Psychology 2840F/G
Psychology 2820E or 2800E
Health Sciences 2801A/B
Nursing 3519A/B
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Sociology 2205A/B
Psychology 2810
Statistics 1024A/B
Statistics 2035
Health Sciences 3801A/B
Nursing 3318A/B
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Non-Academic Admission
Requirements
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Participation in a Group Interview
Personal Profile of Work (paid and unpaid), Volunteer, and Diversity
Experience
References
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Group Interview
Take place toward the end of March each year
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Dates for 2015
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Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21 (to be confirmed)
"Snow Weekend" March 27 and 28 (to be confirmed)
Each group consists of
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5 - 7 applicants
a Faculty Member, Social Worker from the Community, and a
graduating BSW student
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Group Interview Criteria
Candidates are scored based on participation and presentation,
according to the following criteria which have been established by
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Motivation for social work
Realistic understanding of
the nature of the social
work profession
Listening skills
Communication Skills
Appropriate interaction
(verbal and non-verbal)
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Willingness to share thoughts
and feelings
Sensitivity to others
Capacity for self-evaluation
Knowledge of and sensitivity
to diversity
Overall impression
Personal Profile: Work Experience
Paid and Unpaid Work
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This is experience that has been either paid or unpaid in both nonsocial work and social service related field.
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Paid work is work for which you received payment.
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Unpaid work is work for which no payment was received, and may
include a personal or family experience, such as raising children or
caring for elderly parents.
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Unpaid work also includes co-ops and practica undertaken for
educational purposes, including volunteer hours for high-school credit.
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Personal Profile:
Volunteer Experience
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This is experience in both non-social work and social service related
fields.
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A volunteer experience takes place in the "outside" world, not within
your family.
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Personal Profile:
Diversity Experience
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These are experiences with marginalized, oppressed, and/or diverse
populations.
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They may be personal or from a work and/or volunteer experience
already noted above.
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Examples could include experience with visible minorities, ethnospecific clubs or programs, persons with disabilities, indigenous
persons, camps or services for disadvantaged children, women and
children who have experienced violence or abuse, the elderly,
newcomers to Canada, having lived in a developing country, or other
related activities.
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References
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Two non-academic references are required.
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From people who can provide statements about your personal
qualifications for entry into undergraduate social work education
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If possible, both should be from a work and/or volunteer experience,
preferably in the social services. Otherwise, choose someone who
knows you well (but not a relative).
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You are not disadvantaged if your reference is not from the social
services.
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Admissions Scoring
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Academic Score - out of 50 points
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This is calculated after all academic criteria are met, and will be based
on the 10.0 courses required for admission.
Non-Academic Score - out of 50 points
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Group Interview - 30 points
Personal Profile - 20 points
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Minimum of 30 points in this category to be considered.
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Total Overall Score - out of 100 points
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Academic + Non-Academic = Total Overall Score
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Who is Offered Admission?
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After calculating Total Overall Scores, applicants are ranked, and offers are
made to the applicants with the highest scores.
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The number of applicants taking summer school is considered before offers
are made; you are not disadvantaged by taking summer school.
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The School admits between 45-50 students each year, including Extended
Study students.
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Intent to Register
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Program Counselling in the Spring - you will declare your
program/modules for next year.
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You must complete your Intent to Register for your alternate degree path.
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When you are accepted to Social Work, the School will change your
registration and courses for you.
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Important Dates
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February 1
Deadline for formal application to the
School of Social Work
March 20 and 21
Group Interviews
(Snow dates: March 27 and 28)
April 30
Letters regarding application status after
Non-Academic criteria scored
Mid-End June
Letters to applicants who have completed
academic requirements
Mid-End July
As Intersession grades become available,
further letters will be sent.
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Summer School
SW 1021A
Intro to Social Welfare
May 11 – 29
Intersession
Mon-Thur
1 pm – 4 pm
SW 1022B
Intro to Social Work
June 1 – 23
Intersession
Mon-Thur
1 pm – 4 pm
SW 2214A
Intro to Generalist Social
Work Practice
May 11 – 29
Intersession
Mon-Thur
9 am – 12 pm
SW 2215B
Intro to Generalist Social
Work Practice:
Theories and Skills
June 1 – 23
Intersession
Mon-Thur
9 am – 12 pm
Soc 2206A
Research Methodology
for Sociology*
May 11 – 29
Intersession
Mon-Thur
12:30 – 3:30
Soc 2205B
Statistics for Sociology*
June 1 – 23
Intersession
Mon-Thur
12:30 – 3:30
* Fulfills requirements of SW 2206A/B and 2207A/B for admission.
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Application Materials
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BSW Admissions Handbook 2015
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It is every applicant's responsibility to be familiar with the contents of the
Handbook.
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Application Forms
Reference Forms
Personal Profile Template
www.kings.uwo.ca/bsw
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Applicants from Other Universities
Two Applications:
1. to King's through OUAC
2. to the School, with BSW Application Package
both by February 1
Contact the BSW Program Liaison directly regarding academic
requirements and transfer credits.
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Applicants from
Community College
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Applicants with Community College Diplomas generally need to take
additional university courses to become academically eligible.
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When applying to King's, you will normally select Year 2 General Social
Science. If you wish to take courses this summer, make sure you select
admission for summer 2015.
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Contact King's Enrolment Services for further information.
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Join our Community
Build your Knowledge
Change the Future
Applicants to our program range
from students who have come from
high school to university, from
community colleges, or who are
mature students with a wealth of
personal experience.
Graduates from the BSW program at
King’s contribute in a positive way on
a daily basis to the lives of individuals
and groups in their communities.
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Where to Find More Information
Samantha Pearson, MEd
BSW Program Liaison
LH 211 – 2nd Floor of Labatt Hall
[email protected]
(519) 433-3491, ext. 4328
Drop In Hours:
Mondays/Fridays 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
(check website for cancellations)
www.kings.uwo.ca/socialwork
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Graduate Social Work at King’s
Masters of Social Work (MSW) Program
Advanced Generalist Masters of Social Work
School of Social Work, King’s University College
at Western University
in affiliation with The School of Graduate and Post-Doctoral
Studies
Kylene Dube
Practicum and Graduate Program Liaison
519-433-3491, ext. 4529
[email protected]
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Bachelor of Social Work (Honors)
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