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University of Northern British Columbia

Prince George, Canada , British Columbia ,Canada

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) in Indigenous Specialization

Social Work education at the University of Northern British Columbia is committed to a program of studies that is informed by a central concern for human rights, personal empowerment, community change and social justice.

It has as its foundation an analysis of power in relation to class, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age and abilities. Incorporating critical social thinking including structural, feminist and anti-racist analyses, the School focuses on social work in northern and remote areas, social work with Indigenous peoples and , women and human services and community practice and research. It continues to develop in collaboration with regional, national and global communities.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • May
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More Info Required
10 Days
GTE/Possible Interview callfrom Institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
20 Days
Visa process
30 Days

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

PSW Opportunity

If your program was less than 8 months

  •    You aren’t eligible for a PGWP.

If your program was more than 8 months but less than 2 years

  •    We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.

For example, if you completed a 9-month program, we may give you a work permit for up to 9 months.

If your program was 2 years or more

  •    We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.

If you completed more than 1 program

  •    You may be able to get a PGWP that combines the length of each program.

Each of the programs you completed -

  • must be PGWP-eligible and at least 8 months in length

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Admission requirements

The BSW will consist of one the following:

  • Two years of general university studies (60 credit hours) or
  • A diploma in a Social Service Worker program (54-60 credit hours) or
  • A completed bachelor in a related discipline

and

  • Two years (full-time) or two and a half years (part-time) of professional social work courses (60 credit hours)
  • The BSW is articulated with recognized Social Services programs in Northern British Columbia.

Field Education

Social Work Field Education offers students an opportunity to develop their social work practice skills within an agency or community setting. A variety of placements are available, locally and in the region, and whenever possible the student's interests and learning needs will be matched with a suitable placement opportunity.

Bangladesh

  • Higher Secondary Certificate

India

  • All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE), or
  • Indian School Certificate (CICSE)

Nepal

  • Higher Secondary Certificate or
  • Proficiency Certificate (awarded by recognized university)

Pakistan

  • Higher Secondary Certificate, or
  • Intermediate Certificate

Sri Lanka

  • Collegiate General Certificate of Education - Advanced Level

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