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Practice social work in northern and remote communities.

Accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education, the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree places special emphasis on the social needs, values and aspirations of Yukon First Nations.

Program description

Yukon University offers, in partnership with the University of Regina, a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree. The University of Regina grants the degree and the program is accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education.

The BSW program provides students with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, values, and skills necessary to practice social work in northern and remote communities. Particular attention is given to the social needs, values and aspirations of Yukon First Nations.

The program uses practicums and a cultural camp to further enhance the educational experience.

Applying

Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend a BSW Information Session prior to applying to the program. Dates for these sessions are listed on the BSW web page.

Graduation requirements

General University Studies (60 credits)
A minimum 65% GPA is required in General University Studies for graduation.

Required General University Studies Courses:

• English 100 level (3 credits)
• English 100 level, or higher (3 credits)
• History 140 History of Yukon First Nations and Self -Government (3 credits)
• Psychology 100 level (3 credits)
• Psychology 100 level, or higher (3 credits)
• Sociology 100 level (3 credits)

Electives

• General University Studies, unspecified (42 credits)

Social Work Studies (60 credits)
A minimum 70% GPA is required in Social Work Studies for graduation.

Required Social Work courses:

• Social Work 200 Introduction to Social Work (3 credits)
• Social Work 346 Social Work Practice I (3 credits)
• Social Work 347 Social Work Practice II (3 credits)
• Social Work 348 Social Work Practicum I (6 credits)
• Social Work 352 Cultural Camp (6 credits)
• Social Work 389 Cultural Competence for Northern Social Work Practice ( 3 credits)
• Social Work 390 Communication Skills in Social Work Practice (3 credits)
• Social Work 414 Child Welfare Practice (3 credits)
• Social Work 421 Human Development in a Social Context (3 credits)
• Social Work 448 Social Work Practicum II (15 credits)

One of:

• Social Work 451 Social Work Research (3 credits)

Or

• Social Work 469 Social Policy (3 credits)
• Social Work Electives (9 electives)

Career opportunities

Social work graduates are employed primarily by the Yukon Government, First Nations governments and non-governmental social service organizations.

Fields of practice include:

• child welfare
• family service
• justice
• 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.