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Block Transfer Agreement: SSW and CYC Diplomas

Graduates from accredited Canadian college Social Service Work (SSW) and Child and Youth Care (CYC) diploma programs can apply as transfer students to Laurier’s Bachelor of Social Work program.

To be considered for admission, graduates from SSW or CYC programs must achieve a minimum of 60% in a 4U English course or equivalent, as well as a minimum overall average of 75%. This is a competitive-entry program and a higher overall average for admission may be required.

Note: Applications to the BSW program by transfer students from programs other than Ontario college SSW and CYC diploma programs will be considered on a case-by-case basis. A minimum overall average of 80% in previous postsecondary studies is required.

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Social Service Worker Pathway

Graduates of an approved Social Service Worker (SSW) diploma program will be granted 10.0 transfer credits and be required to earn another 10.0 credits at Laurier to graduate with their Bachelor of Social Work (BSW).

Throughout your Social Work degree, you will take courses in topics such as social policy, Indigenous perspectives on family and reconciliation and critical issues in individual, group and family social work contexts, in addition to practical field experience. Once you have accepted your offer, please consult Academic Advising and our Course Registration Guide to determine the specific courses you'll need to take during your time at Laurier.

Below is a list of transfer credits you will receive in your offer letter if you are admitted into Social Work from any Social Service Worker college program:

Child and Youth Care Pathway

Graduates of an approved Child and Youth Care (CYC) diploma program will be granted 9.5 transfer credits, and be required to earn another 10.5 credits at Laurier to graduate with their Bachelor of Social Work (BSW). 

Throughout your Social Work degree, you will take courses in topics such as social policy, human behaviour, Indigenous perspectives on family and reconciliation, and critical issues in individual, group and family social work contexts, in addition to extensive practical field experience. Once you have accepted your offer, please consult Academic Advising and our Course Registration Guide to determine the specific courses you'll need to take during your time at Laurier.

Below is a list of transfer credits you will receive in your offer letter if you are admitted into Social Work from any Social Service Worker college program:

Learn More About Transferring to Laurier

If you have additional questions about your transition to Laurier, financial aid for transfer students or transfer credit evaluation, visit our transfer students website. If you are interested in transferring into this program with an academic history different than what is outlined above, apply using the undergraduate application form and your transfer credits will be assessed on an individual basis and reported to you, along with your offer letter, upon admission to Laurier.

Note: Not all program requirements are reflected in these pathway descriptions. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all academic program and course requirements have been met. Refer to regulations in the academic calendar and connect with an academic advisor once you have accepted your offer.

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