BSW Program Info Session King’s University College Open House

Presenter: Samantha Pearson Date: November 5, 2016

What This Presentation Covers

This presentation contains all the information you need to know about the BSW (Honors) program at King’s University College.

• What Social Work Is • Why Social Work at King's • Structure of BSW (Honors)

Program • About Social Work Practicum • BSW Admissions

Requirements – Academic – Non-Academic – Professional Suitability

• Admissions Scoring

• Important Dates • Intent to Register • Summer School • Application Materials • Applying from other

Universities • Applying from College • Contact Information

Dedicated to Growth “I’ve had the opportunity to meet some great colleagues, gain an abundance of knowledge from wonderful professors and put theory into practice in some positive learning practicums. This program, and I believe the School’s atmosphere, have been contributing factors to my growth, both personally and professionally.” Michelle Hodgson, BSW 2016, MSW 2017

BSW Program Objectives King’s BSW students learn: • Social Work Theory • Interview Skills • Documentation and

Recording • Assessment • Therapeutic Interventions • Community Development • Research Skills

• Advocacy • Group work • Interprofessional Practice • Program Planning and

Evaluation • Social Justice and Ethics • Mental Health Issues and

Interventions

WHY SOCIAL WORK AT KING’S

Social Work is a PROFESSION

Social Work is a profession; and the title “Social Worker” is protected under legislation. To call yourself a Social Worker you must be registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. King’s is fully accredited by the Canadian Association of Social Work Education, which means that our graduates are eligible for registration with the OCSWSSW.

What is Social Work? Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. Principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversities are central to social work. Underpinned by theories of social work, social sciences, humanities and indigenous knowledge, social work engages people and structures to address life challenges and enhance well-being. • http://ifsw.org/get-involved/global-definition-of-social-work/ Retrieved July 27, 2014.

Real Experience Leads to Real Jobs

• 79% of BSW grads employed within 6 months of graduation

• 88% of BSW grads employed at time of survey

• 76% of BSW grads said their King’s BSW prepared them very well or well for their current position

• 50% of BSW grads went on to complete MSW (Social Work Alumni Survey 2015)

Generalist Program King’s GENERALIST BSW program equips our graduates to work with

– Individuals – Groups – Families

as well as having an understanding of social policy, organizational contexts, and evidence based practice.

Academic Experience • Small Class Sizes • Cohort Program • Varied Practicum

Experiences • Extended Study

Available • Combine with other

disciplines.

Social Work and … Combine Social Work with other modules, for example:

– Disabilities Studies – Thanatology – Social Justice and Peace Studies – Family Studies – Psychology – Sociology/Criminology – French

About King’s • King’s is a small catholic liberal arts University

College affiliated with Western University • 40-45 students are admitted to the MSW

program annually

Our Community • BSW program for over 40 years • MSW for 13 years • Fully accredited by the Canadian Association for

Social Work Education (CASWE)

Best of Both Worlds • BSW students are registered at King’s University

College, affiliated with Western University. • The School of Social Work is located at King’s. • Students benefit from small campus with access

to all the resources at Western University.

Small Classes

15 – 30 students in a class Diverse faculty interests

Dedicated Student Space

Broughdale Hall SW Student Lounge

Social Work Community

• Students • Academics • Researchers • Field Practice

Educators • Support Staff

FIELD EDUCATION

Practicum Real Life Experience

• King’s BSW students have TWO practicums • BSW3 – 200+ hours • BSW4 – 500+ hours • The Field Education Office helps match you to

your placement, and supports you in the matching process to best meet your learning needs/goals each year

Placement Settings • Addictions • School Boards • Child & Youth • Long-term Care • Government Agencies • Hospitals • Dispute Resolution

• Mental Health • Justice and

Corrections • Women’s Advocacy • Family Services • First Nations • Elderly • Homeless

Practicum and Integration Integration seminars led by Faculty Consultants meet

bi-weekly

700+ hours supervised practice during BSW Integration of advanced theory and practice within a framework of ethical, anti-oppressive and professional practice.

BSW PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Program Delivery The BSW program commences in September. Third Year:

– Fall Term – 5 courses a week, plus Practicum preparation

– Winter Term – 4 courses a week, plus Practicum on Mon/Wed/Fri

Fourth Year: – Fall Term and Winter – 4 courses a week, plus

Practicum on Mon/Wed/Fri

Program Orientation

• Students admitted to the BSW program take part in an Orientation to the program.

• Professional expectations and ethical standards are reviewed.

• Student resources are reviewed.

ASIST Training • Applied Suicide Intervention Training

(ASIST). • School requires all students (BSW and

MSW) to complete before entering practicum.

• Training provided at cost; proof of prior completion will be considered.

BSW (Honors) Program • BSW (Hons) is a 4-year (20.0 credit) degree • Essentially a 2 + 2 program • Admission to the professional program into Year

3 • Students require minimum 10.0 pre-program

courses to be academically eligible for admission • Students can first apply during their second year

of university studies for admission to the HSP the following year

First and Second Year Follow alternate/second degree path in first and second year. Take Social Work pre-program courses as electives in first and second year. Meet minimum grade requirements (generally minimum 70% - see BSW Admissions Guide for full details)

Pre-Program Courses • SW 1021A/B Intro to Canadian Social Welfare • SW 1022A/B Intro to Canadian Social Work • SW 2214A/B Intro to Generalist Social Work Practice • SW 2215A/B Intro to Social Work Practice Theories and

Skills • SW 2206A/B Research Methodology for Social Workers • Introductory Statistics (e.g. Soc 2205A/B, Stats 1024A/B) • University Essay Writing (Writing 1020F/G or 2101F/G)

Applicants take these courses, plus 6.5 more to have the required 10.0 courses for admission.

Third Year Courses Fall Term • Direct Practice Skills • Resiliency and Social Work • Political, Economic and

Social Context of Social Work Practice

• Individual and Family Development

• Social Work, Ethics and the Law

• Practicum Preparation Seminars

Winter Term • Individuals and Families • Small Groups • Communities • Social Justice and Social

Work

• Practicum and Integration

Fourth Year Courses

• Analysis of Canadian Social Policies

• Organizational Context of Practice

• Practice-Based Research • Practicum and Integration

Seminar • 2.5 Electives

Social Work Electives Examples:

• Addictions • Crisis and Trauma • Mental Health • Children and

Adolescents • Health Care

• Seniors • Violence Prevention • Advocacy • First Nations • Transnational • Disabilities Studies

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

BSW Admissions Guide

See the BSW Admissions Guides

www.kings.uwo.ca/bsw

For application

instructions

Academic Requirements - I • Completion for first-year requirements (5.0

courses numbered 0001-1999; 1.0 courses in two out of the three Categories A, B, and C)

• Completion of at least 10.0 courses at time of admission, including 1.0 each from Categories A, B, and C

• 70% average, or higher, in the last 10.0 courses at time of admission.

Academic Requirements - II 3.0 courses with a minimum grade of 70% in each: • SW 1021A/B Intro to Social Welfare • SW 1022A/B Intro to Social Work • SW 2214A/B Intro to Social Work Practice • SW 2215A/B Intro to Social Work Practice: Theories and

Skills • SW 2206A/B Research Methods for Social Workers • Writing 1020F/G, 2101F/G or 0002F/G + 1022F/G

Academic Requirements - III 7.0 additional courses each with a minimum grade of 60%: • 0.5 Introductory Statistics (e.g., Soc 2205A/B, Stats 1024A/B)

• 1.0 Category A (Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary)

• 1.0 Category B (Arts and Humanities) in addition to the Writing Course

• 1.0 Category C (Science)

• 3.5 other courses (e.g., Disabilities Studies, Thanatology, Psychology, Sociology …)

Research Methods and Stats Many programs and modules require Research Methods and Statistics courses, including Sociology, Criminology, and Psychology. The School will accept required quantitative research methods and statistics courses for those programs also.

Research Methods Courses:

• Sociology 2206A/B • Psychology 2840F/G • Psychology 2820E or 2800E • Health Sciences 2801A/B • Nursing 3519A/B

Statistics Courses:

• Sociology 2205A/B • Psychology 2810 • Statistics 1024A/B • Statistics 2035 • Health Sciences 3801A/B • Nursing 3318A/B

Non-Academic Requirements • Personal Profile of Work, Volunteer and Diversity

Experiences

• Two Non-Academic References

Personal Profile: Work Experience

• Either paid or unpaid in both non-social work and social service related fields.

• Unpaid work may include a personal family experience, such as raising children or caring for family members.

• Unpaid work also includes co-ops and pratica undertaken for educational purposes, including volunteer hours for high school credit.

Personal Profile: Volunteer Experience

• Experience in both non-social work and social service related fields.

• Working directly with people is more heavily weighted than volunteer work or a more administrative nature

• Experience with more than one population will be an asset

• Currently there is not a minimum number of volunteer hours required.

Personal Profile: Diversity Experience

• Experiences with marginalized, oppressed, and/or diverse populations.

• May be personal or from a work/and or volunteer experience already noted above.

• Examples could include experience with visible and non-visible minorities, ethno-specific clubs or programs, persons with disabilities, indigenous persons, camps or services for disadvantaged children, women and children who have experienced violence or abuse, the elderly, newcomers to Canada, having lived in a developing country, or other related activities.

References • TWO non-academic references are required.

• From people who can provide statements about your

personal qualifications for entry into undergraduate social work education.

• If possible, both should be from a work and/or volunteer experience, preferably in the social services. Otherwise, choose someone who knows you well (but not a relative).

BSW Admissions Scoring • Academic Score – out of 60 points

– This is calculated after all academic criteria are met, and will be based on the 10.0 courses required for admission

• Non-Academic Score – out of 40 points – Personal Profile – 30 points – References – 10 points (5 points each) – Minimum 24 out of 40 points to be considered

• Academic + Non-Academic = Total Overall Score out of 100 points

Admissions Offers • After calculating Total Overall Scores, applicants

are ranked, and offers of admission are made to the applicants with the highest scores.

• The number of applicants taking summer school is considered before offers are made; you are not disadvantaged by taking summer school.

• We admit 45 – 50 students each year, including Extended Study students.

Intent to Register • Program Counselling in Winter term – you will

declare your program/modules for next year.

• You must complete your Intent to Register for your alternate degree path.

• When you are accepted into the BSW program, the School will change your registration and courses for you.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Academic Pathways • High School: apply to King’s for Year I and take

Social Work pre-program courses. • Community College: apply to King’s as upper

year student, complete any missing prerequisite courses, then apply to program.

• University: beginning in second year, apply for admission to the professional program in third year.

Application Process • Formal Application directly to the School

• Admission based on TWO types of criteria:

– Academic – Non-Academic – Applicants must meet minimum requirements in both

areas to be eligible for admission

Important Dates DATE

February 1 Deadline for formal application to the School of Social Work

April 30

Email regarding application status after Non-Academic criteria scored

Mid-End June

Letters to applicants who have completed academic requirements (by email)

Mid-End July

As Intersession grades become available, further letters will be sent

Summer School SW 1021A Intro to Social Welfare May 15 – June 2

Intersession Mon-Thur Time: TBA

SW 1022B Intro to Social Work June 5 – 27 Intersession

Mon-Thur Time TBA

SW 2214A Intro to Generalist Social Work Practice

May 15 – June 2 Intersession

Mon-Thur Time TBA

SW 2215B Intro to Generalist Social Work Practice: Theories and Skills

June 5 – 27 Intersession

Mon-Thur Time TBA

Soc 2206A/B Research Methodology for Sociology*

May 15 – June 27 Intersession

Mon-Thur Time TBA

Soc 2205A/B Statistics for Sociology* May 15 – June 27 Mon-Thur Time TBA

* Fulfills requirements of Research Methods and Statistics for admission.

Application Materials • BSW Admissions Guide 2017 – available online

early November 2016 • It is every applicant’s responsibility to be familiar

with the contents of the Admissions Guide. – Application Forms – Reference Forms – Personal Profile Template

www.kings.uwo.ca/bsw

Applicants from College • Applicants with Community College Diplomas normally need take

additional university courses to meet academic admission requirements.

• Apply directly to King’s through OUAC • When applying to King’s, select Year 2 General Social Science. If

you wish to take courses this summer, make sure you select admission for summer 2017.

• Enrolment Services will assess transfer credits • Take any missing pre-requisite courses • Apply for admission to the BSW program the following year as an

internal applicant.

Applicants from Other Universities

Two Applications

1. To King’s through OUAC 2. To the School, with BSW Application Package

Both by February 1

Contact the Manager of Academic and Administrative Affairs directly regarding academic requirements and transfer credits.

BSW Program Information All information is available online:

www.kings.uwo.ca/bsw Contact: Samantha Pearson, MEd Manager, Academic and Administrative Affairs School of Social Work 1-800-265-4406 519-433-3491 ext. 4328 Samantha.Pearson@kings.uwo.ca