Program description
The Bachelor of Social Work Program prepares students for generalist practice who are knowledgeable of social work practice, theory, policy and research, and who have sufficient competence for entry-level social work positions. The program is based on the principles of social justice, human rights and anti-oppression with an emphasis on understanding the structural roots of social problems. Foundation courses are grounded on critical theoretical frameworks including indigenous worldviews, feminism and anti-racism.
Program options
Degree options
B.S.W. Bachelor of Social Work – 4 years
Study options
Full-time program - 4 years
Concentrated program - 2 years
Part-time program - up to 9 years
Specializations
Child & Family Services Concentration
Interfaculty Option in Aging
Interesting courses and unique opportunities
Interesting courses
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Selected Topics in Social Work: Indigenous Ways of Practice
- Selected Topics in Social Work: Sexual and Gender Minority Issues in Practice and Policy - An Inter-disciplinary Approach
- Selected Topics in Social Work: Art and Creative Expression in Social Work: Applications in Practice and Inquiry
Fieldwork options
To provide students with first-hand professional experience, fieldwork placement opportunities are available in over 100 agencies and departments.
Professional opportunities
- Child welfare
- Crisis intervention
- Family services
- Social policy
- Community development
- Health care
Admission requirements & prerequisites
Direct entry option
Direct entry is not an option for this program. Please review the Advanced entry option section for more information.
Advanced entry option
30 credit hours in U1 (or approved bachelors program).
This entry option is open to students who have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of university level study. Specific program requirements will vary; details of these requirements are available on each program’s application page.
High school prerequisites
High school prerequisites: None
Many programs will require or recommend specific high school courses over and above their admission requirements. These high school prerequisites are not always required to enter the program, but they must be completed to enrol in certain university courses within it. If a student does not have a particular prerequisite when they enter the program, they may complete an equivalent upgrading course at university that will satisfy the prerequisite requirement.
More details on admission requirements, application dates and how to apply is available on the Faculty of Social Work Apply for Admission page.
What is unique about this program at the U of M?
The University of Manitoba's Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work programs are the only accredited social work programs in the province of Manitoba.
Small class sizes provide students the opportunity to develop strong, professional relationships and gain meaningful feedback from faculty.
3rd year Bachelor of Social Work student Kenneth Letander connects the University of Manitoba’s Research Group RESOLVE as statement gatherer for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.
Important links
The Faculty of Social Work
Faculty of Social Work’s Graduate Programs
