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Social Work and Disability Studies at University of Windsor

University of Windsor, Canada

Programme overview

Social Work and Disability Studies is a 4-year honours BSW program, described as the only joint Social Work and Disability Studies program in North America that grants a BSW. It prepares students to advocate for people with disabilities, with combined honours options.

Faculty: Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Social Work  |  Duration: Honours 4-year program  |  Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Includes a 4th-year practicum of 700 hours in local schools, hospitals and non-profits.

Career pathways

Disability support worker, social worker, child and youth worker, community support worker, family service worker.

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Application information

Entry requirements

canada: Course Requirements: English/ENG4U (min. avg. 70%) Minimum Average: 70% Mean Average: 80% | international: Course Requirements: Grade 12 English Minimum Average: 70% Mean Average: 80%

Undergraduate admission points: Fall (September start), Winter (January start) and Spring (May start). Professional programmes (Year 3 Social Work, Year 1 Consecutive Education, Year 1 Nursing, Year 1 Law JD, Year 1 Law Dual JD) have a Fall (September start) intake only.

International undergraduate admissions: September (Fall), January (Winter) and May (Spring).

Suggested deadlines for full-time undergraduate applicants: November 1 for winter (January start), March 1 for spring (May start), May 1 recommended for transfer and visa applicants and July 1 overall for fall (September start). Late applications are admitted if the programme has availability.

Professional programme deadlines (Fall only): March 15 for Year 3 of Social Work; February 1 for Year 1 of Consecutive Education (apply through OUAC TEAS); March 1 for Year 1 of Nursing; November 1 for Year 1 of Law JD and April 15 for Year 1 of Law Dual JD (apply through OUAC OLSAS). Dates as listed on a page updated January 2024.

International applicants (outside Canada and the US) can apply directly to UWindsor or through OUAC or an authorized educational agent. Recommended deadlines: May 1 for September (Fall), September 1 for January (Winter), January 1 for May (Spring). An international undergraduate offer requires a $2,000 deposit to secure the place.

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