Pre-Social Work

Admission requirements

Effective Date: September 2019

When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the following admission requirements.

Tip Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.

Requirement	High school course	Camosun course	Alternatives
English one of:	C+ in English 12 C+ in English Studies 12 C+ in English 12 First Peoples Non-BC high school	C in ENGL 091 and ENGL 093 C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 094 C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 096 C in ENGL 103 and ENGL 104 C in ENGL 103 and ENGL 106 C in ENGL 142 C in ELD 092 and ELD 094 C in ELD 097 C in ELD 103 and ELD 104	Camosun assessment External assessment

Completion requirements

• two (2) courses in first-year English
• three (3) courses in Science which shall include at least:
  • one (1) course in Math, or Computing Science, or Statistics; and,
  • one (1) course in a Laboratory Science;
• twelve (12) courses in Arts which shall include at least:
  • two (2) courses in Social Science;
  • two (2) courses in Humanities;
  • two (2) courses in Arts at the first- or second-year level;
  • six (6) courses in Arts at the second-year level in two or more subject areas; and,
• three (3) open elective courses (Arts, Science or other areas)

For a total of 20 courses.

The course requirements for the Associate Degree program credential are mandated by the provincial government. You must complete a total of 20 university transfer courses, and achieve an overall GPA of 2.0 ("C"), to obtain an Associate of Arts Degree. No course may be used to meet more than one of the specific requirements; 25% of your courses must be completed at Camosun College.

This program contains a blend of arts and science courses to support the concept of a broad education. Learn more.

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