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Addictions and Mental Health Worker to Social Work

Where Are You Now?

Centennial College

Discipline: Health care

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Addictions and Mental Health Worker

Where Do You Want to Go?

Trent University

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

Discipline: Social work and related programs

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Social Work

Transfer credits / courses

30%

Semesters Remaining 6

Granted 6.00
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Students entering the Addictions and Mental Health Worker Diploma program in Fall 2017 or later will receive the following 6.0 transfer credits, provided they meet eligibility requirements:

  • 0.5 PLCW 3002H - Mental Health and Addictions in the Community
  • 0.5 WRIT 1001H - Write in Time
  • 0.5 unassigned Policing and Community Well-being credit at the 2000 level
  • 1.0 unassigned Sociology credit at the 1000 level
  • 1.5 unassigned Sociology credit at the 2000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Writing credits at the 1000 level
  • 1.0 unassigned Arts credits at the 1000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Arts credit at the 2000 level

*Additional notes: Students who complete the Indigenous Knowledges - First Peoples in Canada program at Centennial College are eligible for additional transfer credits at Trent University. These credits fulfill Trent University's Indigenous Course Requirement. Students must e-mail admissions@trentu.ca to confirm program completion and have their transfer credits adjusted. Students who have completed the program will receive the following 1.5 additional credits:

  • 0.5 INDG 1001H - The Foundation for Reconciliation
  • 0.5 INDG 1002H - Modern Indigenous Life
  • 0.5 INDG 2001H - Indigenous Peoples and State Relationships

Students who entered the Addictions and Mental Health Worker Diploma program prior to Fall 2017 are encouraged to contact Trent University for information about transfer credits received as part of this pathway.

Requirements

To qualify for this pathway, students must:

  • Successfully complete Centennial College's Addictions and Mental Health Worker Diploma program;
  • Achieve a minimum overall average of 75%.

*Additional notes: This pathway leads into the second year of the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. Students are required to apply for entry into the third year in order to continue with the professional years of the BSW program. Students who are not accepted to the professional years of the BSW program will be able to choose an alternate major to continue with their university studies. The transfer credits awarded to a student through this pathway will remain with the student in their alternate program of study. 

Students interested in degree programs not included in this pathway are referred to the Trent University website for information about admission requirements. Applicants will be considered in accordance with Trent University's general admission requirements. Students who meet the terms of the pathway will be eligible to receive the block of credits, but all transfer credits received may not be apply in full to all degree programs. 

Applicants who do not meet the minimum average requirements, but who are otherwise admissible to Trent University, will be considered for admission based on general admission requirements. 

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

N/A

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

Bridging Requirements have not been defined for this pathway.

Program Residency Requirement

Students must complete the following 15.0 credits to fulfill requirements for the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours):

Credits to be completed upon admission to Trent to be eligible to apply for the Professional Years of the program:

  • 0.5 SWRK 1000H - Introduction to Social Work
  • 0.5 SWRK 1001H - Introduction to Social Welfare
  • 0.5 SWRK 2001H - Skills for the Helping Profession
  • 0.5 SWRK 2004H - Human Beings in their Social Environment
  • 1.0 credit at the 1000 level or beyond in Humanities and/or Social Sciences and/or Psychology
  • 1.0 credit in addition to the above

*Additional notes: Students are encouraged to complete an introductory credit in the selected backup major in the summer prior to entering Trent in order to complete second-year requirements during the first year. Consultation with an academic advisor is strongly recommended prior to beginning studies to discuss the above and other requirements.  Students can complete SWRK 1000H, 1001H, 2001H and 2004H concurrently. 

Admission requirements for third-year or entry into the Professional Years of the BSW program:

  • Successful completion of SWRK 1000H, 1001H, 2001H and 2004H;
  • 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%.

*Additional notes: Students must follow the third year application process as determined by the Social Work department. Students applying to the professional years of the BSW program will be evaluated on their Trent 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 into the Professional Years of the program:

Should students be accepted into the Professional Years of the program, they must complete an additional 10.0 credits to fulfill departmental degree requirements:

  • 1.0 SWRK 3000Y - Social Work Field Education Placement 1
  • 0.5 SWRK 3001H - Social Work Communication Skills
  • 0.5 SWRK 3002H - Social Work Theory and Practice I
  • 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 Social 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 additional Social Work credit at the 3000 level
  • 0.5 elective credit from Social Work or any other Trent discipline

Degree requirements are subject to change. Students should consult the Academic Calendar for course descriptions, degree requirements, and academic regulations (https://trentu.ca/calendar). Consultation with an academic advisor is strongly recommended prior to course registration to support degree planning, course selection, and progression toward degree completion (https://trentu.ca/advising). 

For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

Language of Instruction

English

Cancellation Policy

This Agreement will be reviewed annually, or more frequently if significant curriculum changes occur at either institution that may impact the pathway. Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing one year's written notice to the other party. In the event of termination, the parties will make reasonable efforts to ensure that students currently enrolled in the pathway are able to complete their studies without disruption.

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Last Updated: October 6, 2026