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Bachelor of Social Work

Learn the skills you need for a rewarding career as a generalist social work practitioner in various fields of practice, such as child welfare, mental health, addictions, women’s services, family justice, corrections, health and Indigenous people. The BSW program has an orientation toward social justice, respect for diversity and social change.

Campus Information

Kamloops

Located in the Sahali area on the city’s southwest slopes, TRU is walking distance from commercial districts and residential areas, and next door to Kamloops’ largest recreational facility, Tournament Capital Centre. A wide variety of outdoor adventures and cultural events are minutes away, year-round.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 21

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The program offers a nationally accredited degree that prepares students for a career as a professional social worker. The degree is designed to build on the educational achievements and experiences of a wide range of students.

PSW Opportunity

4 Years for all Course Above 8 Months

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Selective admission

General university studies: At least 54 credits (60 recommended). This must include 3 credits of academic English composition (ENGL 1100 at TRU) or 6 credits of English literature, and SOCW 2060 and SOCW 2120 or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.33 (C+) on general university coursework is required.
Combined Human Service Program and general university courses: At least 54 credits. This must include 3 credits of English Composition (ENGL 1100 at TRU) or 6 credits of English literature, and SOCW 2060 and 2120 or equivalents, and a completed Human Service Worker Certificate or Diploma with a GPA of at least 2.67 (B-). Students with a certificate or diploma with a GPA of 2.67 or better may receive up to 12 discretionary credits.

Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops , British Columbia ,Canada