Students accepted into the professional program (Year III) must register at King's University College.

Admission to the Social Work program (third year) is by formal application by February 1 of the calendar year in which admission is sought. Enrollment in the Social Work program is limited.

The admission of each candidate is determined by the Director on the recommendation of the School's Admissions Committee. In the admissions process, candidates are chosen according to academic and non-academic requirements.

Academic requirements for admission may be completed up until the end of summer school of the year in which admission to the professional program is sought. To be eligible for admission, applicants must complete not less than 10.0 courses or equivalent of university study with an overall average of 70%. These courses must include:

3.0 courses with a minimum grade of 70% in each:
2.5 courses: Social Work 1021A/B, 1022A/B, 2206A/B, 2214A/B, 2215A/B.
0.5 course from: Writing 1020F/G, 1022F/G, 2101F/G.

7.0 additional courses with a minimum grade of 60% in each:
0.5 course: Social Work 2207A/B.
1.0 courses from Business, Economics, History or Political Science.
1.5 courses from English, French, Philosophy, Religious Studies, or Spanish.
4.0 additional courses.

Applicants must have a minimum average of 70% in the last 10.0 courses taken prior to admission to the program. In addition, all students must meet first-year requirements as outlined in the UWO Calendar.

Candidates will receive official notification of the acceptance or rejection of their application after official final year grades have been received by the School (generally the end of June of each academic year).

Transfers
Students from Social Work programs of other universities may apply to transfer to the BSW (Honors) Program at King's. Transcripts and courses will be assessed with regard to transfer credits. Please contact the School for information on approved courses from other universities and colleges that fulfill specific pre-program requirements.

Progression Requirements
To be eligible to progress, third-year students must complete all requirements for third year successfully; and obtain an overall average of at least 70% in all principal courses, a minimum mark of 60% in each course, and a "Satisfactory" in Social Work 3320Y.

Practicum
Assignments to Practica will be determined by the Coordinator of Field Instruction following consultation with students. Students should be aware that there may be financial costs (such as parking, transportation, manual and insurance) and special agency requirements (such as police checks and health requirements) associated with the Practicum. A car may be needed for some community-based placements. See the RECORDS CHECK AND VULNERABLE SECTOR SCREENING POLICY section for further details.

Graduation Requirements
20.0 credits

2.5 courses: Social Work 1021A/B, 1022A/B, 2206A/B, 2214A/B, 2215A/B
0.5 course from: Writing 1020F/G, 1022F/G, 2101F/G

0.5 course: Social Work 2207A/B
1.0 courses from: Business, Economics, History or Political Science
1.5 courses from: English, French, Philosophy, Religious Studies, or Spanish

Third Year
5.0 courses:

5.5 courses: Social Work 3301A/B, 3302A/B, 3303A/B, 3308F/G, 3316A/B, 3318A/B, 3319A/B, 3320Y, 3333A/B, 3344A/B.

Fourth Year
5.0 courses:

2.5 courses: Social Work 4400, 4414F/G, 4415A/B, 4429A/B.
2.5 courses from Social Work electives at the 3000 level or above, including at least 0.5 from each of the following two categories (A maximum of 1.0 approved courses from outside of Social Work may be taken. Consult with the School for approved list.)

Category 1: Will primarily examine micro/meso levels of practice and course topics may include but are not limited to: addictions; crisis and trauma; mental health; children and adolescents; health care and social work; seniors; child welfare; human sexuality; thanatology; and disability studies.

Category 2: Will primarily examine macro levels of practice and course topics may include but are not limited to: advocacy; first nations; international and multicultural social work; social justice and peace.

To be eligible for the BSW (Honors) degree, students must complete all requirements for fourth year successfully, and obtain an overall average of at least 70% in all principal courses, a minimum mark of 60% in each course, and a "Satisfactory" in Social Work 4400.

Students admitted to the BSW (Honors) program prior to September 1, 2013, will continue under requirements listed in the 2012 UWO Calendar. Extended Study students admitted to the BSW (Honors) program prior to September 1, 2013, will be counselled individually regarding any necessary course substitutions required to ensure degree and accreditation requirements are met.