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

Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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88

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Greater Sudbury, Canada

Disciplines

Social Work American and Australasian studies View 120 other Bachelors in Social Work in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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88

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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)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

27258 USD / year

≈ 27258 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

6429 USD / year

≈ 6429 USD / year

Additional Details

Local: $6,000 per year

Living costs

Greater Sudbury

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Greater Sudbury

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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