Educational Requirements
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 eight 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 for Social Work Education.
