{"id":72002,"date":"2020-11-09T14:38:42","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T19:38:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps-sowk\/?page_id=72002"},"modified":"2026-02-19T10:32:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T15:32:01","slug":"academic-handbook","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/academic-resources\/academic-handbook\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Handbook"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>All Social Work students are required to follow the School's policies and broader 快播视频 policies. Please familiarize yourself with these. See the links below for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/decisions-petitions\/academic-honesty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Honesty<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/advising\/cluster-6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Advising<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/students.yorku.ca\/york-gpa-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GPA Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/w2prod.sis.yorku.ca\/Apps\/WebObjects\/cdm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Search Course Timetables<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/11\/ProfBehaviour538x303.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/11\/ProfBehaviour538x303.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/11\/ProfBehaviour538x303-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2023\/10\/BSW-Student-Professional-Behaviour-Policy-Final1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Professional Behaviour Policy<\/a> (PDF)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\">Given the professional trajectory of the BSW degree, a professional standard of behaviour is expected from Social Work students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2024\/08\/attendance-policy-538x303-1.png\" alt=\"students smiling in a classroom\" class=\"wp-image-364767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2024\/08\/attendance-policy-538x303-1.png 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2024\/08\/attendance-policy-538x303-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2023\/10\/SSW-Attendance-Statement-revised-Jun-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">School of Social Work Attendance Statement<\/a> (PDF)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\">Participation is central to teaching and learning at the School of Social Work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/calendars.students.yorku.ca\/academic-calendar#\/programs\/rkWQOSUVd\/none\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/11\/Handbook538x303-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/11\/Handbook538x303-1.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/11\/Handbook538x303-1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/calendars.students.yorku.ca\/academic-calendar#\/programs\/rkWQOSUVd\/none\">Undergraduate Academic Calendar<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Find the degree requirements you will need to meet in your journey as a BSW student.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/degree-pathway\/social-work-direct-entry-high-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2024\/11\/LabourStudies538x303.jpg\" alt=\"A female student sits at a desk and smiles at the camera\" class=\"wp-image-364898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2024\/11\/LabourStudies538x303.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2024\/11\/LabourStudies538x303-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/degree-pathway\/social-work-direct-entry-high-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Social Work (Direct Entry High School)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bachelor of Social Work Direct Entry option allows students who have graduated from high school to enter the first year of the program. Click the image above to see the Degree Pathway. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/degree-pathway\/bachelor-of-social-work-direct-entry-college-transfer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2024\/11\/program-structure-538x303-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-364901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2024\/11\/program-structure-538x303-1-1.png 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2024\/11\/program-structure-538x303-1-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/degree-pathway\/bachelor-of-social-work-direct-entry-college-transfer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Social Work (Direct Entry College\/University Transfer)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\">Eligible community college students can join the Bachelor of Social Work at the second-year level. Click the image above to see the Degree Pathway. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/degree-pathway\/social-work-post-degree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2024\/11\/MSWPracticum538x303.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/degree-pathway\/social-work-post-degree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Social Work (Post-Degree)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bachelor of Social Work Post-Degree Entry option admits students who have completed at least a three-year undergraduate degree (90 credits); these individuals enter the program at the third-year level. Click the image above to see the Degree Pathway. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id72002_c55609-5d .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id72002_c55609-5d .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id72002_c55609-5d > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id72002_c55609-5d .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id72002_c55609-5d .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id72002_c55609-5d kt-accordion-has-13-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane72002_c5ee89-09\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Do I have to take five courses per year in the Direct Entry Program?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>No, you can take fewer than five courses. However, if you plan to graduate in four years, you must make these up in summer sessions or take more than four years to graduate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane72002_5177bf-02\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What grades do I need to complete my BSW?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>You need to have a GPA of 5.0 (C+) with no courses in Social Work under a C.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane72002_7fdecd-a4\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What is a full-time student?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Full-time undergraduate students are defined as those taking nine credits or more per academic term.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane72002_7829fd-34\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">When do my General Education requirements need to be completed?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>These requirements need to be taken in the first 48 credits of the degree.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane72002_817475-21\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How can I finish the program in four years?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>You can complete the program in four years by following the recommended course sequence plan in the Credit Completion Requirements section of the Undergraduate Academic Calendar. You should also discuss this further with your Academic Advisor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane72002_39fec1-3c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Do I have to take SOWK 4020 with the practicum or before?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>All students must take SOWK 4020 <strong><em>with<\/em><\/strong> the practicum.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-9 kt-pane72002_0a71e0-26\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Can I take SOWK 2020, 2025, and 2035 as free choice courses?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>No, these courses are general interest courses for non-Social Work students. BSW students should not take these courses. You can enroll in other Social Work elective courses (i.e., non-core courses) concerning these topics.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-10 kt-pane72002_c76ba5-f3\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">If I have a community college diploma, do I have to take SOWK 1011?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Community college diplomas from designated programs will exempt incoming students from having to complete SOWK 1011.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-11 kt-pane72002_5c4a8d-54\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How do I know how much advanced standing I get for my community college diploma?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>When you are accepted into the BSW, an Academic Advisor can discuss with you what transfer credits you have been awarded by Admissions based on your prior studies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-12 kt-pane72002_fd54cb-96\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Is a community college diploma holder able to take SOWK 1011, 2050, 2060, and 2070 concurrently?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Depending on your transfer credits, you may be given permission to take these courses concurrently. Please contact our office for assistance at <a href=\"mailto:upasowk@yorku.ca\">upasowk@yorku.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-13 kt-pane72002_3bb0e2-bc\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Can I use my community college practicum hours towards my BSW practicum?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>No. The Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) standards require a 700-hour placement for BSW students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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