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SchoolUniversity of Waterloo
LocationWaterloo, ON, Canada
School TypeUniversity
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 34,550
Full-time Graduate: 4,783
DegreeBachelor
Honours
Co-op
Length3 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*80%
Prerequisites
  •  Grade12 English (ENG4U) 
Prerequisites Notes6 Ontario grade 12 university (U) preparation or university/college (M) preparation courses or equivalents required. Mathematics of Data Management is recommended (i.e. it will help you succeed at Waterloo but will not affect admissions).
Cost
National: $7,679
International: $28,241
Scholarships8 scholarship(s)
DescriptionWhere will a mother find helpful resources for raising a child with a developmental disability? How will a new Canadian avoid working an unrelated job and find work in her engineering field instead? Want to find answers and make a difference? Learn about social issues in local, national, and global contexts, and get the skills needed to enact change.

This multi-faceted program combines courses in social work, sociology, psychology, and unique social development studies courses that bring together several areas of study. Classroom learning and connecting with local agencies will help you tailor your marketable skills and prepare you for a career in professions such as social work, counselling, education, public service, human resources, or law. Upon completing the program, you can apply directly to the one-year Bachelor of Social Work program.
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