bachelor of social work (honors) school of social work applications for september 2015

Bachelor of Social Work (Honors)SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

Applications for September 2015

What this Presentation Covers

2SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

This presentation contains all the information you need to know about the BSW (Honors) Program at King's University College.

• What Social Work Is• Why Social Work at King's• Structure of BSW (Honors)

Program• About Social Work Practicum• BSW Admissions Requirements

– Academic– Non-Academic– Professional Suitability

• Admissions Scoring

• Important Dates• Intent to Register• Summer School• Application Materials• Applying from other

Universities• Applying from College• Contact Information

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.

http://ifsw.org/get-involved/global-definition-of-social-work/

http://ifsw.org/get-involved/global-definition-of-social-work/

Where do Social Workers … Work?


• Child Welfare• Children's Treatment Centres• Mental health• Medical Social Work• Addictions• Minority Groups• Special Status Groups

• Schools• Family Service Agencies• Corrections• Poverty

• Community Practice• Policy Development• Research

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.



• Full-time and Extended Study available.

• King’s offers extensive and varied practicum experiences

• King’s grads get jobs



King’s GENERALIST BSW program equips our graduates to work with

• Individuals• Families• Groups• Communities

as well as developing an understanding of social policy, organizational contexts, and evidence based practice.



• King’s offers small classes in the professional program; normally 25 students or fewer in each class.

• 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.

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.





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.



Combine Social Work with other modules, for example:

• Disabilities Studies• Thanatology• Social Justice and Peace Studies• Family Studies• Psychology• Sociology/Criminology• French

Honors Specialization in Social WorkA 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.



International and Transcultural Opportunities

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 ...

Practicum – Real Life Experience


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

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)

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 tohave the required 10.0 courses for admission.

Third Year Courses


First Term

• 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

Second Term

• Individuals and Families • Small Groups• Communities• Social Justice and Social Work

• Practicum and Integration

Fourth Year Courses


• Analysis of Canadian Social Policies

• Organizational Context of Practice

• Practice-Based Research• Social Work Electives• Practicum and Integration

Seminar

Social Work Electives

• Addictions• Crisis and Trauma• Mental Health• Children and Adolescents• Health Care• Seniors• Violence Prevention

• Child Welfare• Human Sexuality• Advocacy• First Nations• International/Intercultural• Disability Studies


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

Academic Requirements - I


• Completion of first-year requirements (5.0 courses numbered 0001-1999; 1.0 courses in two out of the three Categories A, B, and C)

• Completion of at least 10.0 courses at time of admission

• 70% average, or higher, in last 10.0 courses at time of admission

• 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.

Academic Requirements - II


3.0 courses with a minimum grade of 70% in each:

• SW 1021A/B Intro to Social Welfare• SW 1022A/B Intro to Social Work

• SW 2214A/B Intro to Generalist Social Work Practice• SW 2215A/B Intro to Generalist Social Work Practice: Theories and

Skills

• SW 2206A/B Research Methods for Social Workers

• Writing 1020F/G, 2101F/G or 0002F/G + 1022F/G

Academic Requirements - III


• 7.0 additional courses each with minimum grade of 60% in each:

• 0.5 course in Introductory Statistics (i.e., SW 2207A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, Statistics 1024A/B)

• 1.0 from First Nations Studies, History, Political Science, Economics or Business

• 1.5 from English, French, any other language, Philosophy or Religious Studies

• 4.0 other courses (i.e., Disability Studies, Thanatology, Social Justice and Peace…Category C course)

A Note AboutResearch 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:

• Sociology 2206A/B• Psychology 2840F/G• Psychology 2820E or 2800E• Health Sciences 2801A/B• Nursing 3519A/B

Statistics Courses:

• Sociology 2205A/B• Psychology 2810• Statistics 1024A/B• Statistics 2035• Health Sciences 3801A/B• Nursing 3318A/B

Non-Academic Admission Requirements


• Participation in a Group Interview• Personal Profile of Work (paid and unpaid), Volunteer, and Diversity

Experience• References

Group Interview


Take place toward the end of March each year

• Dates for 2015

• Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21 (to be confirmed)• "Snow Weekend" March 27 and 28 (to be confirmed)

• Each group consists of

• 5 - 7 applicants• a Faculty Member, Social Worker from the Community, and a

graduating BSW student

Group Interview Criteria


• Willingness to share thoughts and feelings

• Sensitivity to others• Capacity for self-evaluation• Knowledge of and sensitivity

to diversity• Overall impression

• Motivation for social work• Realistic understanding of

the nature of the social work profession

• Listening skills• Communication Skills• Appropriate interaction

(verbal and non-verbal)

Candidates are scored based on participation and presentation, according to the following criteria which have been established by the School:

Personal Profile: Work ExperiencePaid and Unpaid Work


• This is experience that has been either paid or unpaid in both non-social work and social service related field.

• Paid work is work for which you received payment.

• 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.

• Unpaid work also includes co-ops and practica undertaken for educational purposes, including volunteer hours for high-school credit.

Personal Profile: Volunteer Experience


• This is experience in both non-social work and social service related fields.

• A volunteer experience takes place in the "outside" world, not within your family.

Personal Profile: Diversity Experience


• These are experiences with marginalized, oppressed, and/or diverse populations.

• They may be personal or from a work and/or volunteer experience already noted above.

• Examples could include experience with visible minorities, ethno-specific 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.

References


• Two non-academic references are required.

• From people who can provide statements about your personal qualifications for entry into undergraduate social work education

• 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).

• You are not disadvantaged if your reference is not from the social services.

Admissions Scoring


• Academic Score - out of 50 points

• 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• Group Interview - 30 points• Personal Profile - 20 points

• Minimum of 30 points in this category to be considered.

• Total Overall Score - out of 100 points

• Academic + Non-Academic = Total Overall Score

Who is Offered Admission?


• After calculating Total Overall Scores, applicants are ranked, and offers are made to the applicants with the highest scores.

• The number of applicants taking summer school is considered before offers are made; you are not disadvantaged by taking summer school.

• The School admits between 45-50 students each year, including Extended Study students.

Intent to Register


• Program Counselling in the Spring - you will declare your program/modules for next year.

• You must complete your Intent to Register for your alternate degree path.

• When you are accepted to Social Work, the School will change your registration and courses for you.

Important Dates


DATE

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.

Summer School


SW 1021A Intro to Social Welfare May 11 – 29Intersession

Mon-Thur1 pm – 4 pm

SW 1022B Intro to Social Work June 1 – 23Intersession

Mon-Thur1 pm – 4 pm

SW 2214A Intro to Generalist Social Work Practice

May 11 – 29Intersession

Mon-Thur9 am – 12 pm

SW 2215B Intro to Generalist Social Work Practice:Theories and Skills

June 1 – 23Intersession

Mon-Thur9 am – 12 pm

Soc 2206A Research Methodology for Sociology*

May 11 – 29Intersession

Mon-Thur12:30 – 3:30

Soc 2205B Statistics for Sociology* June 1 – 23Intersession

Mon-Thur12:30 – 3:30

* Fulfills requirements of SW 2206A/B and 2207A/B for admission.

Application Materials


• BSW Admissions Handbook 2015

• It is every applicant's responsibility to be familiar with the contents of the Handbook.

• Application Forms• Reference Forms• Personal Profile Template

www.kings.uwo.ca/bsw

http://www.kings.uwo.ca/academics/school-of-social-work/bachelor-of-social-work/bsw-admissions-handbook/

http://www.kings.uwo.ca/academics/school-of-social-work/bachelor-of-social-work/bsw-admissions-handbook/

http://www.kings.uwo.ca/bsw

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.

http://www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-105/

http://www.kings.uwo.ca/bsw

mailto:[email protected]

Applicants from Community College


• Applicants with Community College Diplomas generally need to take additional university courses to become academically eligible.

• 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.

• Contact King's Enrolment Services for further information.

http://kings.uwo.ca/future-students/admission-requirements/university-college-transfer-students/

Join our CommunityBuild your KnowledgeChange the Future


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.

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.

Where to Find More Information


Samantha Pearson, MEdBSW Program Liaison

LH 211 – 2nd Floor of Labatt [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

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.kings.uwo.ca/socialwork

Graduate Social Work at King’s


Masters of Social Work (MSW) ProgramAdvanced Generalist Masters of Social Work

School of Social Work, King’s University Collegeat Western University

in affiliation with The School of Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies

Kylene DubePracticum and Graduate Program Liaison

519-433-3491, ext. [email protected]

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