You have a passion for social justice and have always been interested in social issues. You believe in human rights, and working towards a more just society. Of special interest to you are services for children and their families. This specialization will prepare you for child welfare work in government and other settings. Once you’ve successfully completed the core and elective courses, and a fourth-year practicum in the B.C. Ministry of Children and Family development (or delegated child welfare setting), you will graduate with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree with a transcript notation of your specialization in child welfare.

Some of those options include the following: Child welfare and protection (child welfare specialization) Hospitals and health care settings Community and institutional corrections Addictions services Services for women Immigration and cross-cultural services Community services and programs First Nations communities and First Nations child welfare Programs for people with special needs and disabilities Community and health services for the elderly and child welfare