Bachelor of Social Work Application for Admission Deadline for submission: March 31st 4:30 p.m. If the date falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is the preceding business day.
A. Academic Pre-requisites: 1. Have you completed SW 200 or equivalent? _ Yes _ No Prerequisite Requirement SW 200- Introduction to Social Work Required Credit Hours 3 Credits Percentage Obtained Grade Obtained Course Number Course Title Name of Institution 2. Have you completed one English 100 level and one English 100 level or higher with a 70% average between the two courses? _ Yes _ No Prerequisite Requirement ENGL 100 Level ENGL 100 Level or higher Required Credit Hours 3 Credits Percentage Obtained Grade Obtained Course Number Course Title Name of Institution 3. Have you completed 21credits of other General University Studies courses? _ Yes _ No Course Number Course Title Grade Obtained Name of Institution 2
4. Including all the courses you have listed above, please calculate your overall average between those courses and ALL other General University Studies courses at all institutions you have taken. Is your overall average a minimum of 70%? _ Yes _ No Course Number Course Title Grade Obtained Name of Institution 3
1. B. Employment Experience: Describe three employment experiences. Please ensure you give all the required information for each employment experience. You can also include a resume if you wish. Name of employer or organization: Address of employer or organization: Position Title: o Full-time o Part-time o Seasonal o Other Start Date: End Date: Supervisor: Brief Description of responsibilities/duties: 2. Name of employer or organization: Address of employer or organization: Position Title: o Full-time o Part-time o Seasonal o Other Start Date: End Date: Supervisor: Brief Description of responsibilities/duties: 3. Name of employer or organization: Address of employer or organization: Position Title: o Full-time o Part-time o Seasonal o Oher Start Date: End Date: Supervisor: Brief Description of responsibilities/duties: 4
C. Volunteer Experience and/or Community Involvement: There are many ways of contributing to the health and well-being of your community. Describe how you help out, give back or support your community. Your ways of helping might be through organized volunteer activities and/or more informal ways of helping. Provide at least 3 detailed examples. 5
D. Personal Statement: A personal statement is an opportunity to demonstrate that you have given careful thought to your reasons for wanting a social work education and a career in social work. Your personal statement will be read only by the BSW faculty on the admissions committee. Please place your personal statement in a sealed envelope marked "Personal Statement of (insert your name)". This document will be returned to you after June 30th of the year in which you apply. Please address the following questions in your personal statement. (Max 2000 words.) 1. A) Why are you interested in completing the Bachelor of Social Work Program? B) What do you hope to do with your education? 2. What individuals, populations or situations might you find difficult to work with and why? Please provide at least two examples. 3. Social work education can be demanding. What supports might you need? Please be specific and detailed in your answer. Criminal Records Check: Obtain the following consent form from the RCMP: Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector When the criminal record check has been completed, mail or deliver them directly to the Registrar's Office at Yukon College (your criminal record check will only be viewed by the Office of the Registrar and returned to you after review): Yukon College Office of the Registrar/Admissions PO Box 2799 500 College Drive Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5K4 6
E. References: Applicants are required to submit at least three references in support of their application. The references must come from people who have known you for a significant period of time (minimum one year). References may be professional or academic (employer, practicum or volunteer supervisor, teacher, professor, etc.). One may be from someone who knows you on a personal basis, but is not a relative. Please provide your referee with: 1. Consent for Reference Letter form; and 2. BSW Reference on Applicant Seeking Admission References must be received by March 31st. The person providing the reference must send the completed reference directly to: Office of the Registrar Ayamdigut Campus P.0.Box 2799 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5K4 7
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK Consent for Reference Letter This form is to be kept by the referee (person providing the reference) as confirmation of the request for a reference. to provide a written reference for Yukon College's BSW program admission process. I understand that in order to write the reference, (name of referee) will need to comment on personal characteristics, academic performance and/or employment history. I agree to the disclosure of my personal information. This consent will be effective for one year past the signature date. Student Signature Date This information is collected under the authority of and in response to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 8
BACHELOROFSOCIALWORK Reference for Applicant Seeking Admission Name of Applicant Date The above applicant has applied for admission to the Bachelor of Social Work Program and has selected you as a referee. Thank you for helping us to make a decision regarding the readiness and suitability of the applicant for a social work education and career. Please complete this form to the best of your knowledge. Enclose it in a sealed envelope and place your signature over the seal. References that are photocopied, faxed or emailed will not be accepted. Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, an applicant may request a copy of this report. Please keep a copy for your records. Please mail to: Office of the Registrar Ayamdigut Campus P.O. Box 2799 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5K4 Thank you 9
o How long have you known the applicant? o In what capacity? Teacher Supervisor Employer Other (please specify) Please rank this applicant as a candidate for the degree program: o Highly recommended o Recommended o Not recommended o Unable to judge Please rate the applicant on each of the following: Very High High Moderate Low No opportunity to observe Commitment to education Intellectual ability Creative and independent thought Integrity Maturity Verbal communication Written communication Capacity for personal change Ability to relate to others Ability to perceive and solve problems Ability to handle difficult/stressful situation 10
Please provide comments to support your assessment in the previous section and other information that would help us to determine the suitability of the applicant. Printed name of Referee Signature of Referee Date Name Position and Department Institution Address E-mail Telephone & Fax number 11