劳伦森大学

Overview

Gain knowledge and skills from an accredited program leading to registration and a license from the provincial social work body.

This accredited degree offers the knowledge, skills, and experience you need to work effectively with Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.

Develop and increase your knowledge and skills to work with First Nations peoples and all communities with two field education placements.

Learn about Anishinaabe traditional teachings, theories and practices from Indigenous faculty and staff and endorsed by the School of Indigenous Relations.

Key Features

• Open to all students regardless of background or heritage.
• Program is recognized and accredited by the Canadian Association of Social Work Education (CASWE), and leads to a provincial social work registration and license from the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).

Interesting Facts:

• The program prepares students for the provincial social work registration and license (OCSWSSW)
• The program is offered on campus on a full-time basis
• The program is offered through the Laurentian Online on a full-time and part-time basis from September to April only. Spring term we offer only ISWK 1006, ISWK 1007 and ISWK 3605, ISWK 4605.
• Indigenous faculty and staff

Program Highlights:

• Four-year program leads to an Honours Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work
• Students gain a comprehensive understanding of social work practice

Career Opportunities

Graduates can rest assured knowing there is a multitude of career options they can explore post-graduation. Some career options include, but are not limited to:

• Child welfare
• Mental health
• Correctional services
• Community development
• Administration
• Direct service delivery
• Policy development

Many of these careers can be found in the public and private sector. Graduates enhanced their employability through a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Legal Studies (LLB), Graduate Studies (MSW/MIR) and Post-Graduate Studies (PhD).