Bachelor of Social Work
Program Summary
Part of our Youth Ministry Institute Program, the Bachelor of Social
Work degree is designed to prepare students for practice in the profession
of Social Work. It is to provide students with a generic framework of
knowledge, values and skills to deliver social work services to various
clients in social agencies, organizations, and churches. The Christian
studies component provides the students with the theological knowledge
and Christian leadership for the integration of spiritual values and
social work ethics.
Social Workers are employed in many areas of social work:
- Addictions
- Child and Family Services
- Community Development
- Corrections and Justice Services
- Crisis Intervention
- Elder Care
- Family Violence and Child Abuse
- Home Care
- Income Assistance
- Mental Health
- Physical and Mental Disabilities
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Youth At Risk
- Drop-In Programs
Program Highlights
The Bachelor of Social Work Program is offered in cooperation between
Vanguard College and William and Catherine Booth College.
Vanguard College (Edmonton, Alberta)
Vanguard College is committed to developing innovative spirit filled leaders and aspires to embody this meaning and to see it manifest in the lives of its graduates as they instill their students with the passion and knowledge to be leaders who impact society for Christ.
Booth College (Winnipeg, Manitoba)
Booth College is an international community of the Salvation Army devoted to excellence in higher education. The College seeks to educate students for integrated lives of Christian faith, character development, service to humanity, and leadership. Student enrolled in the program will complete two years at each institution, graduating from Booth College.
Course listings:
Year 1 (Vanguard College)
(TS1202) Theology I (3cr)
(GS2102) History of the Church in Society I (3cr)
(PS1110) Spiritual Formation (3cr)
(GS1102) English Composition & Literature (3cr)
OT Electives (6cr.)
NT Electives (6cr.)
Humanities Elective (3cr)
Social/Behavioural Sciences Elective (3cr)
Year 1 Summer (Distance)
4.110 Introduction to Social Work Practice (3cr)
Year 2 (Vanguard College)
(GS1103) Creative Communication (3cr)
(GS3201) Scientific Foundations (3cr)
(PS4202) Youth Issues and Problem Solving (3cr)
(GS1102) History of the Church in Society III (3cr)
OT Elective (3cr)
NT Elective (3cr)
Humanities Elective (6cr)
Social/Behavioural Sciences Elective (6cr)
Year 2 Summer (Distance)
4.220 Social Welfare in North America (3cr)
Total credits at Vanguard College: 66 credits
The remaining two years of study will be conducted at Booth College where the student will be required to take 64 additional credits in the areas of Humanities and Social/Behavioural Sciences.
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the Bachelor of Social Work Program must have achieved a valid high school diploma with the completion of a grade 12 English.
For Transfer to Booth College:
- An accumulative 2.5 GPA
- Minimum grade of C in each course
- Minimum grade of C+ must be met in GS1102 English Composition and Literature and PS4202 Youth Issues and Problem Solving
Next Steps
Contact Vanguard College today to get further information on this exciting new partnership, or to apply.
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