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Social Service Worker - Indigenous Specialization to Social Work
Where Are You Now?

Sault College
Discipline: Social work and related programs
Credential: College Diploma (2 year)
Program Title: Social Service Worker - Indigenous Specialization
Where Do You Want to Go?
Trent University - Trent University Durham GTA
Degree Qualifications: BSW(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Social Work
Discipline: Social work and related programs
Credential: Degree (4 year)
Program Title: Social Work
Transfer credits / courses
Semesters Remaining
Course Equivalencies Granted
Students beginning studies in the Social Service Worker - Indigenous Studies Diploma program as of Fall 2020 will receive the following 6.0 transfer credits:
- SWRK 1000H – Introduction to Social Work
- SWRK 1001H – Introduction to Social Welfare
- SWRK 3000Y – Social Work Field Education Placement
- 1.5 unassigned Indigenous Studies credit at the 1000 level
- 1.5 unassigned Arts credits at the 1000 level
- 1.0 unassigned Arts credit at the 2000 level
Transfer credits for students who began studies in the Social Service Worker - Indigenous Specialization Diploma program prior to Fall 2020 will be assessed on a course-by-course basis.
Requirements
To qualify for this agreement, students must have:
- Successfully completed Sault College’s Social Service Worker-Indigenous Specialization Diploma;
- A minimum overall average of 75%.
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Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%
Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes
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Students must complete the following 14.0 credits to fulfill requirements for the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) degree:
Credits to be completed upon admission to Trent to be eligible to apply for the Professional Years of the program:
- 0.5 SWRK 2001H – Skills for Helping Professionals
- 0.5 SWRK 2004H – Alternative Theories of Human Behaviour in the Social Environment
- 2.0 credits at the 2000 level or beyond in Humanities and/or Social Sciences and/or Psychology
- 2.0 additional credits
Admission requirements for third year or entry into the Professional Years of the BSW program:
- Successful completion of SWRK 1000H, 1001H, 2001H and 2004H (or equivalent);
- A minimum grade of 70% in each of the completed Social Work courses;
- A minimum of 10.0 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 70%.
*Note:
- Students must complete 4.0 credits to meet specific program requirements and apply for the third year of the program. The Department of Social Work strongly recommends that students complete 5.0 credits (instead of 4.0 credits) during their first year of study at Trent University. Students only completing 1.0 additional credit in their first year at Trent must complete the additional 1.0 credit prior to completing studies at Trent.
- Students must follow the third-year application process as determined by the Social Work department. Students applying to the professional years of the program will be evaluated on their academic performance only, as all credits transferred are placed on the academic record as pass/fail. More information is available at http://trentu.ca/socialwork/program/admissions-degree-requirements.
- Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor prior to beginning studies at Trent. Degree planning may require the completion of summer courses should students be required to declare an alternate major.
Credits to be completed if admitted to the Professional Years of the program:
Should students be accepted into the Professional Years of the program, they will need to complete an additional 10.0 credits to fulfill departmental degree requirements:
- 0.5 SWRK 3001H - Social Work Communication Skills
- 0.5 SWRK 3002H - Social Work Theory and Practice Skills 1
- 0.5 SWRK 3003H - Social Work Research
- 0.5 SWRK 3004H - Social Work and Indigenous Perspectives
- 0.5 SWRK 3005H - Diversity, Identity, Social location, and Oppression
- 0.5 SWRK 3006H - Social Work and Policy
- 0.5 SWRK 3007H - Community Social Work
- 2.0 SWRK 4000D – Social Work Field Education Placement
- 0.5 SWRK 4001H – Feminist-Informed Trauma Practice
- 0.5 SWRK 4002H – Social Work Theory and Practice 2
- 0.5 SWRK 4005H – Social Work with Groups
- 0.5 SWRK 4006H – Social Work and Families
- 1.0 Social Work credit at the 3000 level in addition to the above
- 0.5 elective credit from SWRK or any other Trent program
*Note: Students transferring to Trent through this pathway who gain entry to the professional years of Social Work must complete five non-credit professional development workshops to bridge to placement in Year 4.
Degree requirements are subject to change. Refer to the most recent version of the Academic Calendar for course descriptions and degree requirements (http://trentu.ca/calendar). Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor prior to registering for courses for assistance with degree planning (http://trentu.ca/advising).
Language of Instruction
English
Cancellation Policy
The agreement will be reviewed annually, or sooner in the event of major curriculum changes in either partner’s programs. This agreement may be terminated by either party. In this case, notice of one year is required. In the event of termination of the agreement, every effort will be made to ensure that students currently enrolled in the program will not be affected.
Documentation
No additional pathway documentation available.
Contact / Apply
Recruitment and Admissions Office
Trent University
1-888-739-8885
discovertrent@trentu.ca
pathways@trentu.ca
http://trentu.ca/transfer
http://trentu.ca/pathways
Check the Trent University - Trent University Durham GTA website for more information.
Last Updated: April 15, 2025