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Developmental Services Worker to Honours Bachelor of Social Work

Where Are You Now?

Loyalist College

Discipline: Social and behavioural sciences

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Developmental Services Worker

Where Do You Want to Go?

Nipissing University- North Bay

Degree Qualifications: BSW(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Social Work

Discipline: Social work and related programs

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Honours Bachelor of Social Work

Transfer credits / courses

25%

Semesters Remaining 6

Granted 30.00
Total 120.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Applicants who have successfully completed a two year Developmental Services Worker (DSW) diploma program at an Ontario College with an overall average of at least 70 percent will be considered for admission to the Honours Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program with up to a maximum of 30 transfer credits.

Requirements

Applicants who have successfully completed a two year Developmental Services Worker (DSW) diploma program at an Ontario College with an overall average of at least 70 percent will be considered for admission to the Honours Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program.

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  
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: February 9, 2023