Bachelor's in Social Work

Social Work is a Bachelor program taught at Coffeyville Community College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Coffeyville Community College provides students with knowledge, values, and skills to practice social work in northern and remote communities. The program places particular attention on the social needs, values, and aspirations of Yukon First Nations, and it is accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education. It is delivered in partnership with the University of Regina, which grants the degree.

Students learn through practicums and a cultural camp. Admission includes completing practicums-related program requirements, and students who meet the criteria may be selected for a panel interview. Successful applicants complete a mandatory orientation and registration session, including discussion of transfer credit and registration in Yukon University social work courses.

Modules

• Social Work 200 Introduction to Social Work
• Social Work 345 Human Development in a Social Context
• Social Work 346 Social Work Practice I
• Social Work 347 Social Work Practice II
• Social Work 348 Social Work Practicum I
• Social Work 352 Cultural Camp
• Social Work 389 Cultural Competence for Northern Social Work Practice
• Social Work 390 Communication Skills in Social Work Practice
• Social Work 414 Child Welfare Practice
• Social Work 448 Social Work Practicum II
• Social Work 451 Social Work Research
• Social Work 469 Social Policy

The minimum requirements for admission in Social Work at Coffeyville Community College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Coffeyville Community College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Coffeyville Community College as pre-requiste for admission in Social Work.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Students must complete a minimum of 30 university credit hours prior to admissions to BSW and obtain an average of 70%.
• The following courses must be completed as part of the 30 university credit hours: English 100 Level (3 credits)*; English 100 level, or higher (3 credits)*; Social Work 200 (3 credits); general university studies (21 credits).
• A 70% combined average is required for these English courses.
• Half the seats will be reserved for qualified Indigenous students.
• Completion of a BSW program application.
• A criminal records check(s). Criteria is provided in the BSW application. Please anticipate a minimum of three weeks for completion.
• Three letters of reference; references from relatives are not accepted.
• Applicants who meet the above criteria may be selected for a panel interview. Candidates’ interviews are scored and ranked.
• Applicants apply to Yukon University, complete a comprehensive BSW Application package, and complete an interview if selected through the admission criteria.
• The BSW Application package includes: a written personal statement; a list of three references; a current Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check; and a current resume that includes work and volunteer experience.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.yukonu.ca/programs/social-work

• Yukon Government
• First Nations governments
• Non-governmental social service organizations
• Fields of practice include: family service; justice; child welfare; addictions; health care; mental health; public welfare; community development
• Social workers are often involved in counselling, case management, advocacy, education, social policy and program development.

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.