Honours Bachelor of Social Work - Gender and Women's Studies

Pursue an Honours Bachelor of Social Work with a focus on Gender and Women's Studies at Lakehead University. Apply now for a transformative experience!

Social Work is a versatile and influential profession that facilitates positive change whether its working to develop social policy, assisting marginalized groups, providing counselling to individuals and families, or promoting social change. Lakehead University's School of Social Work delivers a generalist undergraduate degree with a northern focus, based on an holistic view of social work practice. Lakehead University's courses blend in-class learning with field placements, in settings including correctional facilities, psychiatric hospitals, schools, or child welfare agencies, designed to develop critical thinking, effective communication, problem-solving, and interdisciplinary skills. As a student at the Thunder Bay campus, concentrations in Indigenous Learning, and Gender and Women's Studies are available to broaden their expertise within the field. This program is fully accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education and will provide students with a challenging and meaningful experience, applicable to a range of professional practice settings.