Honours Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Tuition is CAD 6,000 per year (domestic).

The Honours Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is a four-year program offered at three locations: Sault Ste. Marie, Brampton, and Timmins. The program prepares students for professional practice in social work across diverse settings. It includes coursework in human behaviour, social policy, research methods, and direct practice with individuals, families, and communities.

Students take core courses in social work, psychology, and sociology. They complete field placements in years two, three, and four to gain hands-on experience. The curriculum emphasizes ethical practice, cultural safety, and evidence-based interventions. Courses are delivered on campus with a mix of lectures, seminars, and practical training.

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Career paths include healthcare, mental health, child welfare, schools, corrections, community agencies, and private practice.

Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, founded in 1967, is a close-knit campus with around 2,000 students that emphasizes undergraduate teaching and community engagement. Its regional setting provides a supportive environment for study and outdoor living, while academic programs focus on liberal arts, sciences, business and applied disciplines. The university is known for personalized learning, small class sizes and high faculty accessibility—qualities that suit students seeking direct mentorship and hands-on experience.

Curricula are designed to connect classroom learning with local and regional opportunities, including co-op experiences, internships and community-based projects. Faculty collaborate with local industry and Indigenous communities to provide experiential learning that builds employability and civic awareness. Student services support academic advising, career planning and research opportunities, helping learners translate study into practical outcomes.

International students are welcomed into a compact, friendly campus where support for arrival, housing and integration is prioritized. Campus clubs, volunteering and outdoor recreation make it easy to build connections beyond the classroom. For prospective students who value individualized attention, meaningful community ties and a learning environment that bridges theory with real-world application, Algoma offers a focused and supportive option in northern Ontario.