Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

The Bachelor of Social Work program at Memorial University of Newfoundland prepares students to create meaningful change in the lives of individuals, families, communities, and society. Accredited by the Canadian Association of Social Work Education (CASWE), the program meets national standards for professional social work education and prepares graduates to pursue professional registration as social workers in Canada. The curriculum combines academic study with practical application, providing students with a strong foundation in social work theory, ethics, advocacy, and professional practice.

Students benefit from extensive experiential learning opportunities through two 350-hour field practica, where they apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings while building valuable connections with social work practitioners across Newfoundland and Labrador and beyond. The 120-credit-hour degree includes 75 professional education credits from the School of Social Work alongside 45 general education credits from complementary studies, ensuring students develop both specialized social work competencies and a broad interdisciplinary understanding. Through this balance of academic and field-based learning, students graduate prepared for professional practice and further educational advancement in the social work field.

Admission Requirements

• 30 credit hours at Memorial University, or the equivalent from another institution.

What You’ll Learn

• Develop foundational social work knowledge, ethics, and professional practice skills.
• Apply classroom learning through two supervised field practica in real-world community settings.
• Build advocacy, communication, and interpersonal skills for work with individuals, families, and communities.
• Gain interdisciplinary knowledge and practical experience to support professional registration and future career growth.