Social Welfare and Social Development Nipissing University

Overview

The Social Welfare and Social Development programme at Nipissing University offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the systemic causes of inequality and power imbalances. Students examine how underrepresented groups are affected by social structures in local and global contexts. This degree empowers graduates to formulate effective strategies for improving collective well-being and social equity.

Why Social Welfare and Social Development at Nipissing University?

Nipissing University provides a unique learning environment, consistently receiving top grades for its small class sizes and high levels of faculty-student interaction. Students benefit from a supportive campus atmosphere and a guaranteed single room for all new undergraduates entering from high school. The programme is distinctive in Canada for its specific focus on the intersection of social welfare and developmental policy.

A major highlight is the collaborative degree-diploma option with Canadore College. This pathway allows students to earn both an Honours Bachelor of Arts and a Social Service Worker diploma within four years. The curriculum includes a 350-hour fieldwork placement, providing essential practical experience in a professional human service setting before graduation.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 28000 per year
• National fee: CAD 7027 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum covers a broad range of social issues and policy frameworks. Modules may include:

• Social Welfare and Social Development
• Community Service-learning for Social Development
• Applied Behaviour Analysis
• Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
• Early Intervention
• Health Studies and Gerontology
• Societies in Transition
• State Violence
• Archaeological Monitoring

Careers with Social Welfare and Social Development

Graduates are well-prepared for diverse roles within the public sector, non-governmental organisations, and community agencies. Many find employment at federal, provincial, or municipal levels of government. Potential career paths include policy analysis, international development, and social service management.

The programme also serves as an excellent foundation for those wishing to pursue further professional studies, such as a Bachelor of Social Work or a Master of Education.