Undergraduate and Professional Studies Program Requirements Social Welfare and Social Development Major
Major
Major in Social Welfare and Social Development
Graduation Requirements:
In addition to the program requirements listed below, students must also satisfy the Bachelor of Arts degree requirements, which include regulations on first year and subject maximum and breadth requirements.
Program Requirements:
Students will need to achieve a minimum 60% average in the 36 credits presented for the Major in Social Welfare and Social Development.
| Students must complete 36 credits in the Major as follows: | ||
| SWLF 1006 | Introduction to Social Welfare and Social Development | 3 cr. |
| SOCI 1016 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 cr. |
| SWLF 2006 | Ideology and Social Welfare | 3 cr. |
| SWLF 2007 | Poverty and Social Policy in Canada | 3 cr. |
| SWLF 3006 | Social and Economic Justice | 3 cr. |
| SWLF 3007 | History of Social Welfare | 3 cr. |
| SWLF Upper level | 18 cr. | |
Breadth Requirements and Electives:
| ACAD 1601 | 3 cr. | |
| Humanities | 3 cr. | |
| Science | 6 cr |
Note:
A maximum of 6 credits of cross-listed courses may count toward a Major in Social Welfare and Social Development.
Students may complete an Honours BA double major if they obtain an overall average of 70% in each Major, and complete an additional three credits (minimum) at the 4000 level in each Major. Please refer to the Degree Requirement section for further information.