Indigenous Social Work

Indigenous Social Work

The Indigenous Social Work program is a leading program at FNUniv, and we continue to see the highest number of graduates twice per year during graduation. As a student of FNUniv’s Indigenous Social Work program, you’ll develop skills and gain knowledge founded upon Indigenous cultures, values, and philosophies to work effectively in all settings. The focus is to enhance the strengths of Indigenous individuals, families, groups, and communities, supporting self-determination.

Our diploma and degree programs prepare you to enter the human service field as a social worker across Canada, with a particular emphasis on working with Indigenous individuals, families, groups, and communities. The Indigenous Social Work programs are nationally accredited through the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE).

Indigenous spirituality, philosophies, ideologies, knowledge systems, and methodologies are the foundation of the Indigenous Social Work (INSW) Program. Our communal belief in Indigenous self-determination and our respect for the strengths of Indigenous cultures maintain our commitment to ensuring that we, as faculty, administration, and support staff, continue to develop, research, share, and fully honour this foundation. 

*must be accepted into the Indigenous Social Work Program for the Diploma and Bachelor

Program Length:

• 2 – 4 years, Diploma or Bachelor

Start Date:

• January or September

Deadline to Apply:

• May 15
• January 15

Admission Requirements:

The University of Regina Faculty of Social Work does not accept students directly from high school to the Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work or the Diploma in Indigenous Social Work programs.

High school applicants must apply to the Indigenous Social Work Qualifying program at the First Nations University of Canada and complete the requirements found in the Indigenous Social Work Admissions Package before entering the Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work or the Diploma in Indigenous Social Work programs.

Indigenous Social Work Qualifying

• Students must complete the 24 credit hours requirements to be eligible for admission into the DISNW/BISNW program.

Qualifying Required Courses: 24 Credit Hours (minimum)

• ENGL 100
• INDG 100
• Two elective courses not INSW or SW (INDG 104 recommended)
• INSW 200
• INSW 321
• INSW 351
• INSW 377

*Visit the Academic Calendar for all Requirements.

Minimum 70% average using the following courses:

• English Language Arts A30
• English Language Arts B30
• Two approved 30-level Math, Science, Language, or Social Sciences courses
• One additional approved 30-level course
  

Read more in the Social Work Course Descriptions

Program Available At: 

• Regina Campus
• Saskatoon Campus
• Northern Campus