Overview
This accredited Indigenous Social Work degree at Laurentian University offers the knowledge, skills, and experience you need to work effectively with Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.
Develop and increase your knowledge and skills to work with First Nations peoples and all communities with two field education placements. Learn about Anishnaabe traditional teachings, theories and practices from Indigenous faculty and staff and endorsed by the School of Indigenous Relations.
Career
Graduates can rest assured knowing there is a multitude of career options they can explore post-graduation. Some career options include, but are not limited to:
- Child welfare
- Mental health
- Correctional services
- Community development
- Administration
- Direct service delivery
- Policy development
Many of these careers can be found in the public and private sector. Graduates enhanced their employability through a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Legal Studies (LLB), Graduate Studies (MSW/MIR) and Post-Graduate Studies (PhD).
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Indigenous Social Welfare and Social Work Practice
- Understanding Society
- Indigenous Social Welfare Issues
- Applied Indigenous Social Work Issues
- The Helping Relationship in Indigenous Social Work
- Indigenous Theories and Perspectives in Social Work Practice
- Programs and Issues in Indigenous Social Work Practice
- Cultural Specific Helping With Indigenous People
- Colonizing/Decolonizing Issues of Violence in Indigenous Communities
- Conflict Resolution and Peace-Making in Indigenous Social Work Practice
- Mental Health Policy and Services - the Indigenous Context
- Addressing Grief and Loss in Indigenous Social Work Practice
- Indigenous Social Work: Groups and Families
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Social Work American and Australasian studies View 108 other Bachelors in Social Work in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Official high school transcripts. If documents are in your native language, please provide a notarized and officially translated copy in either English or French
- Official high school diploma. If documents are in your native language, please provide a notarized and officially translated copy in either English or French
- Proof of language skill: English for English language programs or French for French language programs
- Applicants must meet both language requirements for bilingual programs
- A resume or CV specifying current education and work experience
- A copy of a valid passport (both sides)
Tuition Fee
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International
27258 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27258 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
6429 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6429 USD per year during 48 months.
Local: $6,000 per year
Living costs for Greater Sudbury
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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