Bachelor of Social Work

About this programme

For the 2020-2021 school year, the federal and provincial governments have significantly expanded grants and loans and made them easier to access. Visit the Kamloops campus, sit in on lectures, take a campus tour, have lunch with a current TRU student — and more! » Register now Learn the skills you need for a rewarding career as a generalist social work practitioner in various fields of practice, such as child welfare, mental health, addictions, women’s services, family justice, corrections, health and Indigenous people. The BSW program has an orientation toward social justice, respect for diversity and social change. The Bachelor of Social Work is a four-year program at the Kamloops campus and prepares students to be social workers, educational counsellors, family, marriage and other related counsellors and social and community service workers. It is a nationally accredited degree and is fully accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education. You will learn how to provide service and leadership within regional, national, and global contexts to achieve social justice, respect for diversity and social change. One of the ways this field is rewarding is that you develop the skills to identify and end barriers that prevent people from reaching their full potential. As a social worker, you can see the transformative impact you have on people’s lives. To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program, applicants must have completed a minimum of 54 credits (60 credits preferred). The credit requirements for admission can be met through: