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Social Service Worker to Social Welfare and Social Development

Where Are You Now?

Northern College

Discipline: Social work and related programs

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Social Service Worker

Where Do You Want to Go?

Nipissing University- North Bay

Degree Qualifications: BA(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Arts

Discipline: Social work and related programs

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Bachelor of Arts with Honours Specialization in Social Welfare and Social Development

Transfer credits / courses

25%

Semesters Remaining 6

Granted 30.00
Total 120.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Applicants will receive the following transfer credits credits upon admission as follows:

3.0 cumulative GPA: 30 credits

3.5 cumulative GPA: 36 credits

3.7 cumulative GPA: 45 credits

4.0 cumulative GPA: 60 credits

(30 credits is equivalent to one academic year of study.)

Requirements

Applicants who have successfully completed a two-year Social Service Worker (SSW) diploma program at an Ontario College with a cumulative overall average of 70% or better can be considered for admission to the BA Honours Specialization or Specialization in Social Welfare and Social Development.

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

70%

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 70%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

Not applicable.

Program Residency Requirement

Students must successfully complete at least half (50%) of the required courses for each declared area of study with Nipissing University.

For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

Language of Instruction

English

Cancellation Policy

Nipissing University will review this transfer pathway periodically, introducing new amendments as appropriate.  Any change to this pathway will not affect current students.  Students enrolled at Nipissing University at the time of any change shall be allowed to complete their degree based on the original terms of this transfer pathway.

Documentation

No additional pathway documentation available.

Contact / Apply

Admissions
Office of the Registrar
Nipissing University
100 College Dr  Box 5002
North Bay ON  P1B 8L7
Phone (705) 474-3450, extension 4600

admissions@nipissingu.ca

Check the Nipissing University- North Bay website for more information.


Last Updated: March 31, 2022