Social Work Admissions

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is a CASWE accredited four-year program, with additional access points for College Pathway and University Transfers. Studies can be completed in Sault Ste. Marie (in-person or remote synchronous), Brampton (in-person or remote synchronous), or Timmins (remote synchronous).

For program admissions questions:

Ashley Beharriell
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]

 

For admissions clarifications and pathway assessments:

Pathway Specialists
[email protected]

Admissions Requirements

Admission requirements and application processes depend on the applicant’s educational background. Applicants with a college diploma, university credits, or a degree may be able to complete the BSW program in less than four years depending on the audit of their previous education. Please apply according to the instructions that best fit your situation.

  • 6 U/M level courses, including ENG4U
  • 70% overall average
  • 2.0 GPA for admission purposes and no transfer credits
  • 2.5-2.99 GPA for up to 15 transfer credits
  • 3.0+ GPA for between 30 and 60 transfer credits, depending on how closely aligned the college program is to the BSW and age of the diploma
  • Transfer credits for degree-level studies at Algoma University are awarded for courses completed with a minimum grade of 70% or equivalent.
  • The amount of credit you may receive depends on the courses you’ve taken and the specific degree program you wish to pursue.
  • A student may be admitted to a second degree in the Bachelor of Social Work if they:
    • Hold a recognized university degree with a minimum overall average of 70%;
    • Have failed no more than 30 credits in that degree;
    • Have completed no more than 24 credits in the first-degree program in the proposed area of the major.
  • High School diploma 70% overall average
  • Country equivalent of 70% in 5 to 6 academic courses, course curriculum dependant.
  • For full assessment contact [email protected]
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Accelerated Pathways

We offer great opportunities for previous college students to complete a four year degree in three or less years depending on the diploma completed, grade point average and other qualifications. 

Students who have completed a Social Service Worker diploma and a Child and Youth Worker diploma in Ontario may be eligible for up to 60 transfer credits with a GPA of 3.30 or higher and have graduated in May 2023 forward, and require a complete assessment through our admissions office. This may allow our SSW student pathway to be a true 2+2 program which allows the student to complete a BSW in two full years (4 semesters).