VIU launches new degree program in social work
Vancouver Island University is launching a new online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree program.“We’re accepting student applications for this new program immediately,” says Pat Konkin of the Faculty of Health and Human Services. “The first intake starts in August 2012.”
The online program will provide social work education that addresses local, national and global needs.
“One of our goals is to promote social justice by producing graduates who are skilled at clinical intervention, research and community development,” says Konkin. “The program will link colleagues in the faculty and other disciplines within the broader VIU community with local, national, and international organizations.”
Faculty and students are excited about the new program because it’s been in the planning stages for several years. “Students have long expressed interest in this kind of programming and we’re thrilled to be meeting that need,” adds Konkin.
Enrolment is limited. Applications are being accepted until Feb. 28. For further information, visit their website HERE.
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