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. Please apply according to the instructions that best fit your situation.
Algoma University offers an Accelerated HBSW program for diploma holders (min. 3.0 GPA) seeking careers in social work. Designed to support learners in northern, remote, Indigenous, and Franco-Ontarian communities, the program emphasizes social justice and anti-oppressive practice.
Program Highlights
- Blended delivery: online evening classes + in-person intensive blocks (Thunder Bay)
- Community-based, culturally responsive learning
- Experiential, interactive instruction
- Strong focus on underserved populations
Field Placements
- Hands-on experience in:
- Social services, clinical, policy, and education sectors
- Focus areas include mental health, child welfare, elder support, crisis response, and more
Admission & Outcomes
- Diploma + 3.0 GPA required
- Graduates earn an Honours BSW, qualify for OCSW registration, and are prepared for generalist practice
In partnership with Omushkego Education and Payukotayno- James & Hudson Bay Family Services, this program is designed specifically for learners in Northern Ontario.
Students will complete field placements locally, allowing them to develop practical experience while contributing meaningfully to their own communities.
Remote Access Education
Courses are delivered remotely, providing flexible, accessible learning options for adult and working professionals.
Aligned with Community Calendars
We work closely with local partners to align course schedules with community events and needs, ensuring students can balance education with personal and cultural responsibilities.
Block Plan Scheduling
The Block Delivery Model allows students to complete one course at a time in a focused, intensive format – making post-secondary education more accessible for adult learners, working professionals, and those with family or community responsibilities.
Key Features
- Designed to align with community calendars, ensuring education fits with local events and seasonal rhythms.
- Strong student interest and research support the block model’s effectiveness in improving: Accessibility, Academic success, and Engagement.
This flexible model supports learners in staying focused, reducing scheduling conflicts, and balancing life with education, one course at a time.
Admissions
You can apply from high school, college, university or as a mature student.
Field Placement
Apply your classroom learning to real-life work!
Pathways
Complete your degree in just two years by transferring significant credits!