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Diane Roussin [BSW/96] earned her bachelor of social work at UM. She leads the Winnipeg Boldness Project, one of Canada’s leading Indigenous social innovation labs.
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“Finding your purpose is a lifelong journey. Whatever path you take, believe in yourself.”
-Diane Roussin
Social action. Social justice. Social change.
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1943
Year the Faculty of Social Work was founded
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2
Extension campuses
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$55,000
Value of entrance scholarships, bursaries and financial aid
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100
Agencies that provide fieldwork experience
BSW program changes
The new BSW program curriculum commences in Fall 2024. Please refer to the new curriculum page for the latest updates on program revisions.
Program details
The Bachelor of Social Work Program in Thompson is an extension of the Faculty of Social Work on the Fort Garry campus.
Expected duration: 3 to 9 years
- Full time: 3 years (plus qualifying year)
- Part time: up to 9 years
Students are required to complete 123 credit hours of study.
The Bachelor of Social Work program gives students the tools to help families, individuals and communities with social issues such as poverty, unemployment, domestic violence and mental health. Graduates of the Bachelor of Social Work program go on to work in a number of areas including community development, disability services, corrections and child welfare.
There are two ways to study in the Northern Social Work Program:
Access students are accepted directly into a four-year Bachelor of Social Work program and do not require prior university study.
External students are students who live in Thompson, MB or surrounding communities and have already completed some university study.
Sample course offerings
- SWRK 1200 Introduction to Canadian Social Welfare
- SWRK 1220 Social Justice, Diversity and Human Rights
- SWRK 1240 Social Work and Professional Identity
- SWRK 1250 Human Behaviour, Family and Community Wellbeing: Theory and Practice
- SWRK 2000 Anti-Racist Social Work Practice
- SWRK 2010 Indigenization and Decolonization in Social Work
- SWRK 2020 Community Development and Social Work
- SWRK 2040 Social Welfare Policy: Analysis and Advocacy
- SWRK 3160 Feminist Perspectives in Social Work Practice and Social Welfare Policy
- SWRK 3180 Social Work Practice with Immigrants and Refugees
- SWRK 3200 Social Work Practice with 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities
- SWRK 4254 Substance Use, Mental Health, and Social Work
For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.
Field placements in northern communities
The curriculum is designed to meet the specific needs of northern social work students. It includes field placements in northern communities.
Academic, social and financial support
We provide academic and social support for students admitted to the program, along with assisting students in arranging funding for their studies.
Admission requirements
There are two pathways into the Northern Social Work program: as an Access student or as an External student.
Northern Access student admission requirements
Applicants to the Bachelor of Social Work Northern Access Site program must be at least 21 years of age by the program start date and a resident of Northern Manitoba (North of the 53rd parallel). Additionally, applicants must meet all eligibility and academic requirements as outlined in the applicant information page.
Northern (Thompson) External student admission requirements
Northern External student applicants to the Bachelor of Social Work Northern Site program must have been a resident of Northern Manitoba (North of the 53rd parallel) for at least six months before the date of application. Additionally, applicants must meet all eligibility and academic requirements, including 30 credit hours of specific university-level coursework, as outlined in the applicant information page.
Information Session:
For more information regarding the program and application process, please attend a virtual information session or review the online presentation.
How to apply
How to apply as a Northern Access student
All applicants need approval from the Northern Social Work Program before applying. To request approval to apply, contact the Northern Social Work Program at 204-677-1450.
To apply as an Access student, you must submit a complete application to:
University of Manitoba Northern Social Work Program
Attention: Student Records
3 Station Road
Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0N3
204-677-1450
How to apply as a Northern (Thompson) External student
To apply, please complete the online application to the Admissions Office.
Domestic student application fee: $100
International student application fee: $130
Learn more
Contact us
Admission and application inquiries
Mailing address
Undergraduate Admissions
424 UMSU University Centre
University of Manitoba
65 Chancellors Circle
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
Office location
Room 424 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Submit a question
Phone: 204-474-8808
Toll-free: 1-800-224-7713 ext 8808
Program inquiries
Northern Social Work Program
3 Station Rd.
Thompson, MB R8N 0N3 Canada
Phone: 204-677-1450
Toll-free: 1-866-237-5509
Fax: 204-677-4110
nswp@umanitoba.ca