Social Worker

Social work as a career offers many possibilities to people who want to make a difference in the quality of life for individuals and society. This profession is practiced with diverse population groups in a broad variety of employment settings. The range of skills, knowledge and expertise which is required makes the profession a challenging and demanding field. In the 21st century, the social work profession is projected to be one of the growth areas in terms of occupational opportunities in both Canada and the United States. More than 90 percent of our graduates find employment within six months of graduation.

Social Workers work directly with those who are disadvantaged and troubled, including persons who are homeless, unemployed, have physical or mental disabilities, street youth, splintered families, victims of violence or offenders. In addition, social workers may work with groups of individuals, families, social planning bodies and advocacy associations.

Windsor graduates are employed across the country (and across the world) in:

• Government Agencies
• Hospitals
• Correctional Services
• Schools
• Volunteer Agencies
• Children's Services
• Residential Centres
• Family Services

The University of Windsor offers a 4-year Honors Bachelor of Social Work degree and the options to also major in Diaspora Studies or Women’s Studies.  This program is available as an undergraduate degree with the option to continue for a Masters degree.

If you want to apply to the University of Windsor Honor’s Bachelor of Social Work degree you need to take grade 12 University or mixed level English and five other University or mixed level grade 12 classes.

To apply to our Social Work programs you can apply on-line at: http://www.ouac.on.ca/

How will you pay for it? Here are some options:

OSAP:  
This is the Ontario Student Assistance Program. Many university students use this system to apply for a student loan to help them pay for school.

Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries: 

The University of Windsor offers several automatic scholarships for applicants to the Bachelor of Social Work programs.

Average
75 - 100% If you plan to live in a University of Windsor-owned residence, you will receive a Renewable Residence Entrance Award of $4000 ($500 x 8 terms)

80 - 83.9% Renewable Entrance Scholarship of $4000 ($500 x 8 terms)
84 - 86.9% Renewable Entrance Scholarship of $6000 ($750 x 8 terms)
87 - 89.9% Renewable Entrance Scholarship of $8000 ($1000 x 8 terms)
90 - 93.9% Renewable Entrance Scholarship of $10000 ($1250 x 8 terms)
94 - 95.9% Renewable Entrance Scholarship of $12000 ($1500 x 8 terms)
96 - 97.9% Dean’s Renewable Entrance Scholarship of $14000 ($1750 x 8 terms)
98 - 100% President’s Renewable Entrance Scholarship of $16,000 ($2000 x 8 terms)

For more scholarships and awards check out:

http://www.uwindsor.ca/awards

Or you can let your computer search for you:
Searching for the awards you will be able to receive is easy. Just log onto the Student information System (SIS) as a GUEST, go “Search for U of W scholarships…”, estimate your average for the year, and then hit search.

Work on Campus with Work Study:  
This program is with the University and is great for students who want to make some extra money but want to focus on school. This program offers jobs on campus with very flexible hours.