Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) or CAEL CE (Computer Edition) or CAEL Online, Minimum Score: 60
Cambridge Academic English (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency)
DuoLingo English Test, Minimum Score: 110
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Applicants must complete the Academic test, not the General test. , Minimum Score: 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0)
Michigan English Test (MET): Minimum Score: 85
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), Minimum Score: 58 (no component score less than 50)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Minimum Score for Internet Based Test (iBT): 80 (no component score less than 19)
Minimum Score for Computer Based Test (cBT): 213 (no component score less than 17)
Minimum Score for Paper Based Test (pBT) when Speaking is present: 550 (no component score less than 50)
Social Work is a versatile and influential profession that facilitates positive change whether its working to develop social policy, assisting marginalized groups, providing counselling to individuals and families, or promoting social change.
Lakehead University's School of Social Work delivers a generalist undergraduate degree with a northern focus, based on an holistic view of social work practice.
Our courses blend in-class learning with field placements, in settings including correctional facilities, psychiatric hospitals, schools, or child welfare agencies, designed to develop critical thinking, effective communication, problem-solving, and interdisciplinary skills.
As a student at our Thunder Bay campus, concentrations in Indigenous Learning, and Gender and Women's Studies are available to broaden your expertise within the field.
Our program is fully accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education and will provide you with a challenging and meaningful experience, applicable to a range of professional practice settings.
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First Year:
(a) Social Work 1100
(b) Four FCE electives (Social Work, and courses cross-calendared with Social Work, excluded)
Note: Students are encouraged to select the four FCE electives, excluding Social Work and courses cross-calendared with Social Work, from the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities; however, electives may be taken from any Faculty. A maximum of seven (7) first year FCEs may be taken.
Students are advised that they must apply for admission to Year 3. Since application does not guarantee admission, students may be admitted to an alternate program. Bearing this in mind, students should consider requirements for other programs when selecting elective courses. Students with more than 14.5 FCEs are not eligible to apply to Year 3.
Second Year:
(a) Social Work 2011 and Social Work 2012
(b) Four FCE electives (Social Work, and courses cross-calendared with Social Work, excluded)
Third Year:
(a) Social Work 3215, 3315, and 3401
(b) Social Work 3500 (1.5 FCE equivalent)
(c) Social Work 4411
(d) One half-course elective in Social Work
(e) One half-course elective (Approval of the Director of the School of Social Work is needed for electives chosen outside of Social Work)
Fourth Year:
(a) Social Work 4401
(b) Social Work 4500 (1.5 FCE equivalent)
(c) Social Work 4212 and 4405
(d) One half-course elective in Social Work
(e) One half-course elective (Approval of the Director of the School of Social Work is needed for electives chosen outside of Social Work)
Future Careers
Family Counsellor
Crisis Intervention Worker
Case Manager
Child and Youth Advocate
Medical Social Worker
Addictions Counsellor
Probation/Parole Officer
Community Development Worker
Mental Health
Worker
Trauma Counsellor
Health Insurance: 580 per year
