A mother wonders how she will care for her developmentally disabled son. A new Canadian tries to find a job in her engineering field, but works as a waitress instead.
Want to make a difference? Take Social Development Studies and explore the human condition in relation to local, national, and global social issues.
This program combines courses in social work, sociology, psychology, and interdisciplinary social science. Classroom studies and volunteer work at local agencies help you tailor your marketable skills and prepare you for a career in professions such as social work, counselling, education, public service, human resources, or law.
You can also explore possible career areas through co-op work terms. If you're interested in co-op, apply to Arts and Business and choose Social Development Studies as your major at the end of first year.
Upon completing the program, you can apply directly to the one-year Bachelor of Social Work program.
Entry program
Regular and Co-op
Social Development Studies
Want to make a difference? Take Social Development Studies and explore the human condition in relation to local, national, and global social issues.
This program combines courses in social work, sociology, psychology, and interdisciplinary social science. Classroom studies and volunteer work at local agencies help you tailor your marketable skills and prepare you for a career in professions such as social work, counselling, education, public service, human resources, or law.
You can also explore possible career areas through co-op work terms. If you're interested in co-op, apply to Arts and Business and choose Social Development Studies as your major at the end of first year.
Upon completing the program, you can apply directly to the one-year Bachelor of Social Work program.
Type of program
Entry program
System of Study
Regular and Co-op
Major(s)
Social Development Studies
For more information, please visit the Social Development Studies website.
