Social Work as a Career
	Social Work Education and Training
	Foreign Credentials
	Becoming a Registered Social Worker in BC
	Social Work Associations

SOCIAL WORK WEEK 2010

March 8 - 14, 2010

BCASW's theme:
Social Work: Enriching Lives

Here's how you can
promote and celebrate
Social Work

Social Work Education and Training

You must have a university degree to practice social work. A Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) requires four years of university study. An additional year of graduate study is required for a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. If you have a non-social work undergraduate degree you must complete two years of study for your MSW degree. Completion of an MSW ensures better opportunities for advancement. Some organizations will require an MSW as their minimal educational requirement.

Canadian Schools of Social Work

There are seven schools of social work in British Columbia. There are also distance education programs available. A complete listing of Schools of Social Work in Canada can be found on the website of The Canadian Association of Social Workers Education. 

British Columbia Schools of Social Work

• Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
• Thompson Rivers University
• University College of the Fraser Valley
• UBC Library Social Work Page
• UBC School of Social Work & Family Studies
• UBC Okanagan School of Social Work
• University of Northern BC
• University of Victoria