Bachelor of Social Work – Bilingual Option
Do you want to make a real difference in your community while using both English and French? The Bachelor of Social Work – Bilingual Option prepares you to support individuals, families, and communities through hands-on learning and real-world experience. This program is perfect if you want to build a career in social work serving bilingual or Francophone communities in Saskatchewan and beyond.
What is the Bachelor of Social Work – Bilingual Option?
This four-year undergraduate degree is accredited by the Canadian Association of Social Work Education (CASWE), meaning your degree is recognized across Canada. You will gain the knowledge and skills for generalist social work practice, with a significant portion of your courses delivered in French. You will build confidence working in bilingual settings while preparing to serve communities across Saskatchewan.
Our Bilingual BSW program is generalist in approach and focused on the Saskatchewan context. You will be prepared to work in urban, rural, and remote communities with diverse individuals, families, and groups facing a wide range of circumstances.
You will study social work theory, policy, research, and practice while gaining practical experience through two supervised practicums before you graduate. The program uses a strengths-based model of social work practice and teaches you a range of approaches, including assessment, intervention, and connecting clients to available resources.
Through this program, you will develop skills to counsel individuals and facilitate groups, analyze social programs and policy, develop and administer social programs, empower community groups, manage stress and conflict, conduct social research and write organized reports, critically analyze complex issues from multiple perspectives, and generate and implement problem-solving strategies.
Courses you will take as part of this program include:
- Social work theory and practice
- Social policy analysis and social research
- Field education through two supervised practicums
- Social work and general university studies courses delivered in both English and French
Quick Facts
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Why Study Social Work – Bilingual Option?
Learn in both English and French
You will complete over half of your courses in French, building confidence and professional fluency in both official languages.Hands-on experience
You will take part in two supervised practicums where you can apply what you learn in the classroom to real social work settings.Nationally recognized degree
Your CASWE-accredited degree is recognized by employers and professional bodies across Canada.Make a difference in your community
You will be prepared to work in bilingual and Francophone communities where social workers are in high demand.Social Work – Bilingual Option Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can! You’ll need to meet the domestic or international high school admission requirements for the Faculty of Social Work.
See the Application Guide for details.Tuition fees vary depending on whether you are a domestic or international student. To see the cost per credit hour for the Faculty of Social Work visit the Tuition and Fee Schedule.
This degree program requires 120 credit hours (40 courses).
You can also use the Undergraduate Budget Calculator to estimate your annual university expenses.Admission requirements vary depending on your student type. Please refer to the application guide for detailed admission requirements for the Faculty of Social Work.
You can apply to this program online through the University of Regina application portal.
After submitting your application, please review your application checklist for instructions on how to complete these additional requirements.You may be eligible for scholarships, financial aid, or other funding opportunities.
Scholarships:
- You are encouraged to explore available scholarships and awards options.
Financial aid:
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and designated protected persons may qualify for Canada Student Financial Aid, which provides loans and grants to help cover education costs.
- International students on a study permit should explore financial aid options available in their home country or consider loan opportunities through local banks.
Financial aid:
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and designated protected persons may qualify for Canada Student Financial Aid, which provides loans and grants to help cover education costs.
What Can You Do with a Bachelor of Social Work – Bilingual Option?
Upon graduation, you will be prepared for professional roles that require bilingual social work services. Employers will value your practical training, strong ethical grounding, and your ability to work with diverse individuals, families, and communities in both English and French.
This program prepares graduates to serve Francophone and bilingual communities in Saskatchewan and beyond. With ongoing labour shortages in bilingual social work positions across the health, education, and justice sectors, graduates are well positioned to pursue meaningful employment or further study in social work or related professional fields.
Career Pathways include:- Social Worker
- Community Development Worker
- Case Manager
- Family Support Worker
- Child and Youth Worker
- Social Services Program Coordinator
- Bilingual Support Worker
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