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 2024-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Social Work American and Australasian studies View 108 other Bachelors in Social Work in Canada

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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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/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27258 USD per year during 48 months.
National

6429 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6429 USD per year during 48 months.

Local: $6,000 per year

Living costs for Greater Sudbury

1015 - 1615 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Indigenous Social Work.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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