University Transfer

Bachelor Social Work Popular Transfer Routes

Location

Lloydminster

Credential

30 to 60 credits

Program Length

1 to 2 years

University of Calgary, University of Regina, and MacEwan University are transfer options Lakeland students have used.

How many and what courses vary by the institution. See the school’s drop downs for specifics.

MacEwan University

Take up to 2 pre-professional years at Lakeland College and then transfer to MacEwan.
You would take 57 credits (19 courses) at Lakeland
You must also take SOWK 240 Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare from MacEwan. Between year 1 and year 2 is the best option as it must be completed by May 1 of the year you plan to transfer (for a September admission).
2.5 is the minimum GPA you need to apply. Competitive GPA may be higher
Your application also requires a résumé, personal/professional profile and reference letters

University of Calgary

You may take up to 2 years of pre-professional studies at Lakeland before transferring to the U of C.
19 courses (57 credits) are required before applying. That would mean up to 5 courses per semester at Lakeland. English (ENGL 112 is a 6 credit full term course), so first year would be this course plus 4 more each semester.
You must also take Introduction to Social Work (SOWK 101) as a spring or summer course generally after year 2.
Choose where you want to take the U of C BSW program online, at the Calgary campus, in Edmonton, in Lethbridge and through learning circles in Red Deer, Grande Prairie and Medicine Hat.

University of Regina

Take one year of pre-social work requirements at Lakeland
We recommend you apply to the U of R for your second year
You must complete at least 30 credits before applying for the degree program
You will spend a 2nd year in pre-social work studies at U of R taking required courses such as Introduction to Indigenous Studies (INDG 100), Introduction to Women’s Studies (WGST 100) and other electives.
The degree can be completed at the University of Regina's Regina or Saskatoon campus.

Note: Completing university transfer courses doesn't guarantee you admission to degree programs at universities.

You must also meet all the admission requirements of the degree-granting institution. This may include appropriate high school courses and averages.
Admission is competitive. There may be quotas for number of students admitted to the degree program at the receiving institution.
Some receiving institutions specify a minimum grade for transfer credit.
If you change a program or receiving institution, be aware that there may not be room in the new program.

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