The Trent advantage
Graduate from a fully accredited social work program that qualifies students for success in your chosen career path as a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Program Description
In this fully accredited program, you’ll learn first-hand how to collaborate and advocate with and for marginalized populations, developing a strong foundation of clinical, social justice and research knowledge, critical thinking, and social action.
Explore a range of contemporary social work issues and frameworks in the general years (years one and two), making connections across a variety of disciplines. If you apply and are successful in being admitted to the professional years (years three and four) of the program, you will focus almost exclusively on social work theory and practice, while completing a minimum 700 hours of hands-on work in the field through supervised placements.
Through Social Work at Trent, you will graduate qualified for a successful career as a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Popular courses
- Social Welfare
- Social Work Research
- Anti-oppressive Child Welfare
- Feminist Informed Trauma Practice
- Social Work Communication
- Social Work and Indigenous Perspectives
- Africentric Perspectives in Social Work
- Social Work and Addictions
- Queering Social Work
- Social Work and Aging
Program Details
- Where can I study?
- Peterborough
- Durham GTA
- Degrees offered
- Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)
- When can I start?
- Fall
- Winter
- OUAC Codes
- RSW - Peterborough
- ROJ - Durham GTA
Career Experience While You Learn
Gain career experience while earning academic credit with guaranteed experiential learning during your program.
You don't have to wait until after you graduate to put your education to work. Every program includes experiential learning opportunities where you will get hands-on professional experience in your field of study.
Featured Experiences
- Complete supervised field placements totalling 700 hours, working with mental health associations, sexual assault centres, community counselling groups, shelters, and social services organizations
- Make a difference by volunteering at community and campus events or by joining the Trent Social Work Society
- Meet leading thinkers and social activists in the field through a variety of on-campus lectures and workshops
Opportunities
- Community Research Project
- Field Experience
- Paid Internships
- Study Abroad
- Volunteer Opportunities
Did you know?
Trent is #2 in Canada for Overall Reputation
Trent is #1 in Ontario for Highest Quality
95% of Trent Grads are Employed Within Two Years
Admissions
Whether you're graduating from an Ontario high school, looking to study in Canada, or training for a second career, Trent has clear pathways for students to apply and be admitted to study at either of our campuses.
Requirements
If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
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International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
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Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
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With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University makes it easy for students to make the most of the credits you have already earned.
Career Paths
A Trent degree opens doors to a rewarding and exciting future, as you use your newfound knowledge to launch your professional career.
Your Social Work degree, along with guaranteed career experience while you learn, prepares you for many possible career paths in a wide range of industries, including:
- Career Consultant
- Life Coach
- Community Developer
- Child Protection Manager
- Probation/Parole Officer
Featured Career
Social Worker
Social workers help individuals, couples, families, groups, communities and organizations develop the skills and resources they need to enhance social functioning and provide counselling, therapy and referral to other supportive social services. Social workers also respond to other social needs and issues such as unemployment, racism and poverty.
They are employed by hospitals, school boards, social service agencies, child welfare organizations, correctional facilities, community agencies, employee assistance programs and Aboriginal band councils, or they may work in private practice.
Did you know?
FULL TUITION FOR 95%+
If you’re a top scholar in Canada entering with 95% or higher you qualify for full first-year tuition!
Scholarships
At Trent University, we believe in rewarding academic excellence. That's why we have recently increased all of our renewable entrance scholarships.
Whether you are coming to Trent from within Canada or across the world, all students are automatically considered for entrance scholarships based on your academic achievement – no application required. Canadian students entering with an average of 95%+ earn full tuition. 80% or higher? You qualify for scholarships valued at over $18,000, with recipients of our most prestigious scholarships earning up to $30,000 over four years. International students are eligible for scholarships valued at up to $12,000 over four years, renewable annually throughout your degree.
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