Bachelor of Social Work – Indigenous Social Work

The Honours Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work (H.B.I.S.W.) is a limited-enrollment professional degree fully accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE-ACFTS). Grounded in Indigenous worldviews and holistic helping practices, the curriculum prepares students to work effectively with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations.

The program emphasizes practical experience, requiring two field education practicums totaling 700 hours in professional practice settings. It is offered in flexible delivery formats, including full-time on-campus and full-time online during the Fall and Winter terms.

Minimum Education Level: High School / Grade 12 completion

Minimum Academic Average: 70.0%

Language Proficiency Tests (Mandatory):

• IELTS: 6.5 minimum

• TOEFL: 88 minimum

• PTE: 60 minimum

• Duolingo: 120 minimum

*Applicants may apply for conditional admission without language scores (by completing prerequisite English courses prior to the academic program), but valid test results or course completion must be provided before receiving a final offer letter. Specific entry requirements may vary by student nationality and academic background.

International Excellence Scholarships
High-achieving international undergraduate applicants are automatically considered for renewable entrance scholarships based on academic performance.

Total Award Value: $10,000 – $60,000 CAD (Distributed over up to 4 years)

Application Process: Automatic consideration upon admission (No separate application form required)

Eligibility Highlights: Open exclusively to full-time international students pursuing their first undergraduate degree at the Sudbury campus.

Scholarship Value Tiers:

90% – 100% Admission Average: $15,000 in Year 1 (Up to $60,000 total)

80% – 89.9% Admission Average: $10,000 in Year 1 (Up to $40,000 total)

Renewal requires maintaining full-time enrollment (at least 30 credits per academic year) and a minimum 80% academic average.