The Trent Advantage
- Benefit from more than 700 hours of hands-on supervised field placement in the the professional years program
- Gain valuable experience working with mental health associations, sexual assault centres, community counselling, shelters, social services and more
- Small classes in the professional years allow for intimate and in-depth learning and knowledge exchange
- Develop the vision, knowledge, and skills necessary for ethical practice in the field
- Work along-side renowned leaders and researchers in the field, including award winning faculty
- Graduate from an accredited social work program that qualifies you for success in your chosen social work career path
Our Bachelor of Social Work program has earned accreditation status from CASWE
Through an interdisciplinary curriculum grounded in social justice, human rights, and cultural awareness, you will develop a strong foundation of clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and social responsibility. You will explore a range of contemporary themes connected to social work from across disciplines in your first two years. Students who qualify for the professional years (years 3 and 4) will focus on the integration of social work theory and practice including a minimum of 700 hours of supervised field placement.