2005/2006 - Registrar - McMaster University

, All applications for admission to the School of Social Work are 'considered annually and mList be IT)ade directly to the School 'well before March 1 for the FalllWinter term. Aboriginal students(includes First Nations and Metis) may select an p.lternate applicationprocess~ Those who wish to do so should 'consult theSchool of Social Work for details.Applicants transferring from other universities (see Two-TierApplications below) must also apply through the Ontario Universities'Application Centre, (OUAC) and are required to meet theintroductory Psychology, Sociology and Social Work prerequisites .. 'Students admitted to the Combined program who Rave com­'pleted B.A.work beyond Level I normally will require three years, after admission to 'complete the program. ',TWO-TIER APPLICATIONSIf you are transferring from a'university other than McMaster;'ora college, you must complete two application forms as follows:, 1. General Application (December 1,)' "If you wish to study full-time, obtain a 1050 application formfrom the Admissions Office of any Ontario university. Completethe form showing both your interest in the B.A.lB.S.W. program,'and the subject 'you wish totake for the B.A. component. The,form should be re,turned to OUAC; with the appropriate fee. ',If you wish to study part-time, complete a McMa$ter UniversityApplication form which can be obtained from QUAG or directlyfrom McMaster; at the Office ofthe Registrar~ Gilmour Hall, Room108:' Return this form to QUAC with the appropriate fee.To allow adequate time forthe processing of, the General Application,applicants are advised' to submit their applicationsby December 1. ' ,2. Supplementary Application (M~uch 1) ,Students must follow the application instructions as found onthe ~chool of Social Work web, site: http://www.socsci.mcmaster.ca/. soc w or k / u g r d pr 0 g /admissions_app_insttuctions.cfm. Students who are unable,to access this web site must contact the School of Social Workprior to March 1. This form is used to decide when applicantsare able to write' an admissions test, which is scheduled fortwo dates in March of each year, both on ,site and at alternativetesting centres outside Hamilton.' , ' " "Adequate time is needed to make these arrangements and tocomplete the admissions process. Therefore,' it is impossi- ,, ble to consider applicants whose .supplementary Applicationarrives after the March 1 deadline. Questions or concerns'maybe'directed to the School of Socia! Work. "NOTESI1. Course Groupings: There are two groups of courses in the "Social Work program: , '• Foundation for Social Work ,includes core courses which arerequired. "• Social and Political Context of Social Work. Only Social andPolitical Context of Social Work courses may be taken for e'lec-,tive credit by undergraduates in level III or above of a non­Social Work program. Social Work students must take 12 unitsfrom, Social and Political Context of Social Work courses includingSOC WORK .4J03 for' elective, credit. All Social andPolitical Context of Social Work courses are limited enrolment.FOUNDATION FOR SOCIAL WORKSOC WORK 2A06,2B03, 2BB3, 2E03, 3A03, 3006, 3006,4006, 4D06, 4003, 4X03 .SOCIAL AND POLITICAL CONTEXT OF SOCIAL WORKSOCWORK 3C03, 3H03, 3003, 4B03; 4C03, 4F03, 4G03, 4103,. 4J03, 4l03, 4Q03, 4R03,' 4W03 ,2 .. Progression Within Program: Students must achieve a minimumgrade of C+ in each of SOC WORK 2A06, 2B03, 2BB3,2E03, 3A03, 3006, 4006, 4J03, 4003, and 4X03, a Pass inSOC WORK 3006 and 4006 and a CA of at least 6.0.3. Students must complete three units of Social $ciences ResearchMethods (e.g .. SOCIOl2Z03,.or GERONTOl2G03). Astatisticscourse may not substitute for a research methods course.4." Graduation: To qualify for the B.A.lB.S.W. degrees, studentsmust complete a total of at least 60 units of Social Work: ' 48,units towards the B.S. W. degree and 12 units Social and PoliticalContext of Social Work courses including SOC, WORK4J03·as elective for the B.A. program.FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 141The RS.W. degree ,component will be granteq only if the studenthas achieved a minimum grade of C+' in each of SOCWORK 2A06, 2B03, 2BB3, 2E03, 3A03, 3006, 4006,: 4J03,4003, and 4X03, a Pass in SOC WORK 3006 and 4D06 anda CA of at le,ast 6.0. , "'f .' ,5. Students are expected to assume the cost of travelling to andfrom field practice agencies.REQUIREMENTS138 units total (Levels r to IV), of which 48 units may be Level I30 units ' from the level I program completed prior toadmissionto the program. (See Admission above.)15 units SOC WORK2A06, 2B03, 2BB3, 2E03, (which mustbe completed prior to enrolling in,SOC VYORK 3006 'and 3006)12 units SOCWO'RK 3006, 3006 (which must be completedprior to enrolling in SOC WORK4006 and 4006)12 units ,SOC WORK 4D06, 4006 ' ,9 units SOC WORK 3A03, 4003, 4X03'12 units SOC WORK 4J03 and nine additional units selected .from th'e Social and Political Context, of Social WorkcoUrses (See Note 1 above.) ,3 units Social Sciences Research Methods. (These units willbe taken as electives for lhe B.A.,(See Note. 3 above.)24 units courses,specified for,theB.A.(This may vary accordingto the B.A. program.)21 units' Electives. (Other requirements may bespeGified ,bythe B.A. program.) , ' 'Bachelor 'of SociQIWork (B.S.W.) {1620}ADMISSION' ,Completion of an undergraduate degree from a recognized university,including two of introductory Psychology, Sociology orSocial Work (equivalent to the McMaster courses PSYCH 1 A03and jAA3 (or 1 A06), SOCIOl 1A06, SOC WORK1A06) normallywith an average of at least 6.0 or its equivalent, and evidence,ofpersonal suitability which may be evaluated by one or a combi-·nation of written statements, interviews, or tests.An,applicant is required to complete the prerequisite undergraduatedegree work by April of the year in which application is made.,Aboriginal students (includes First Nationsanq Metis), may selectan alternate application process. Those who wish to ,do soshould consult the School of Social Work for details.Ehrolmenf in the B.S. W. program i$ limited. Students whointend to apply tothe B.S.W. program must follow the applicationinstructions as found on the School of Social Work web site:http://www.socsci.mcmaster.ca./socwo rk/u g rd p rog/admissions_app_instructions.cfm. Students who are unable to,access this web site must contacttheSchool of Social Work wellbefore the March 1 deadline for the FalllWinter term. Applicantsmust also apply to the University.,All applications for admission to the School of Social Work are,considered annually and must be made directly to the Schoolwell before March 1 for the FalllWinter term.TWO-TIERAPPLICATIONS'Individuals in'terested in the B.S.W. program must completetwo application forms, as foll9ws:1. General Application (December 1) ,If you wish to study full-time, you must obtain either a 105D'application form from, the Admissions Office of any Ontar.io, university or, if you are a McMaster graduate, obtain theMcMaster Returning Studel]f Application form from the Officeof the Registrar, Gilmour Hall, Room 1 08. You must return thecompleted form to the appropriate office (either the OntarioUniversities' Application Centre (OUAC) or to the Office of ~heRegistrar, McMaster University) with the appropriate fee.If you wish to study part-time, you must obtain either a McMasterUniversity Part-time Application form or, if you are a McMastergraduate, a McMaster Returning Student Application form fromthe Office, of the Registrar, Gilmour Hall, Room 108. You mListreturn the completed form to the appropriate onice (either theOntario Universities' Application Centre or the Office of the'Registrar, M.cMaster University) with the appropriate fee.In order to- allow adequate time for the processing of the GeneralApplication, 'applicants are advised,to submit their applicationsby December 1. ," .