- Welcome to Carleton and your Bachelor of Social Work degree program
- Your Degree Program
- More Program Information
- Courses Required for First Year
- Contact Information
Welcome to Carleton and your Bachelor of Social Work degree program
First Year Course Selection Guide. Please read this degree guide prior to registering.
Your Degree Program
The Bachelor of Social Work is an Honours (4-year) degree that requires completion of the following 20.0 credits:
Core Social Work courses [10.5 credits]
- Includes 4.0 credits of supervised field practice in a community setting.
Non-Social Work courses [9.5 credits]
- 2.0 credits in any combination of the following subjects: Anthropology (ANTH), Criminology and Criminal Justice (CRCJ), Economics (ECON), History (HIST), Human Rights (HUMR), Indigenous Studies (INDG), Law (LAWS), Public Affairs and Policy Management (PAPM), Political Science (PSCI), Psychology (PSYC), Sociology (SOCI), or Women’s and Gender Studies (WGST).
- 6.0 credits not in Social Work
- 1.5 credits in Free Electives (which may include Social Work elective courses and/or SOWK 4908 [1.0 cr.] – the Honours Essay).
The degree is typically completed over 4 years of study with 5.0 credits taken per year.
If you have completed studies prior to your admission to Carleton, please consult your admission documents to find out which courses you have been granted credit for. Typically, in the School of Social Work, students are not given advanced standing for core courses.
More Program Information
For program information please visit the School of Social Work’s website and read through the Bachelor of Social Work Program Hub as well as the BSW Essential Requirements. These are important documents for you to read and understand thoroughly. In addition, students can learn more about their degree requirements by reviewing these sections: program requirements, learning how to read and understand your audit, course sequencing and course load, your CGPAs
Students should attend the mandatory Academic Orientation session in early September as this is an invaluable opportunity to begin to familiarize yourselves with faculty, staff, and the Social Work program. The faculty and administrative staff at the School of Social Work are approachable and helpful and continuously work at creating an open and pleasant environment. We look forward to meeting you!
Courses Required for First Year
Fall Term (2.5 Credits):
SOWK 1001 [0.5 cr.] Introduction to Social Welfare
Elective in related program
Elective in related program
Elective not in Social Work
Elective not in Social Work
Winter Term (2.5 Credits):
SOWK 1002 [0.5 cr.] Introduction to Social Work
Elective in related program
Elective in related program
Elective not in Social Work
Elective not in Social Work
Please Note: All students at Carleton University are required to maintain minimum CGPAs overall and within their major to remain eligible to continue. Please review the Academic Continuation Evaluation requirements for the Bachelor of Social Work or check with the undergraduate administrator prior to the beginning of your program.
Contact Information
Gabrielle Crete
Undergraduate Administrator
School of Social Work
509 Dunton Tower
1125 Colonel By Dr.
Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6
P: 613-520-2600, ext. 5602
gabrielle.crete@carleton.ca