The University Of British Columbia Faculty Of Health Social

THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Faculty of Health Social Development 3333 University Way Kelowna, B.C. V1V 1V7 Tel: 250-807-8077 Fax: 250-807-9865 www.ubc.ca/okanagan

THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA / OKANAGAN UBC OKANAGAN BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION GENERAL INFORMATION In order to be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Social work degree, all applicants must submit a supplemental application. Applications for admission will be accepted until the spots are filled. It is recommended that applications be made as soon as possible. The supplemental application requires the submission of a resumé, the names of two references, and written exercises, which include a personal statement and case study questions. Admission to the Bachelor of Social Work degree will be based on a combination of completed academic work and the strength of the supplemental application. All applicants will be given a score out of 100 based on the following system: 50 points for Grade Point Average, 30 points for personal statement and case study, 20 points for work and volunteer experience. Applicants will be ranked according to their overall score. Program entrance requirements can be viewed on the UBC Okanagan website www.okanagan.ubc.ca/prospective/admission.cfm SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Supplemental applications must be submitted directly to the School of Social Work. UBC Okanagan School of Social Work Arts Building 3333 University Way Kelowna BC Canada V1V 1V7 All supplemental applications must be printed on standard white (20 ob) letter size paper (8.5” x 11”). Hand-written applications will not be accepted.

Part I: Personal Statement Please answer the following questions as part of your personal statement. Each question must be answered in 200 words or less. 1. Why do you want to become a social worker? 2. What kinds of life/work experience have you had that contributes to this decision? 3. What experience have you had that prepares you for social work with diverse populations? 4. What population(s) and/or social issue(s) or problem(s) do you feel most committed to working with at this time? Why? 5. Please review the social work code of ethics (available at www.bcasw.org - click on members/benefits/services; scroll down). What aspects of the code would be most challenging for you to uphold? Why? Part II: Case Study Please read the case study below and respond to the case study questions that follow. Alice is in her late thirties, with two children, ages 12 and 14, the eldest a girl and the youngest a boy. She has approached this publicly funded family counselling agency after confronting her husband, Fred based on information given by a friend on his affairs with several men. He has confirmed participating in unprotected sex, but refuses to be tested for HIV. He doesn’t see himself as gay, and wants to continue the marriage. In her anger, she told her daughter of her father’s sexual relationships with men, and has threatened to tell their family members, and his co-workers. She has also seen the minister at her fundamentalist church, and he has advised her to leave the marriage immediately, and told her that it is not healthy for the children to maintain contact with their father. Fred is a building contractor, has had his own business for ten years, and has worked hard to be financially successful, and has the respect of the community. Alice works part time as a secretary in a doctors office. Alice acknowledges that Fred is a devoted and involved father. He has promised Alice that he will not be involved in any more homosexual relationships, and wants the marriage to work, and has agreed to do anything to save the relationship and family life. Their daughter, Cassandra is a straight A student, plays in the band, and her mother describes her as a perfect” child. Their son, Jeffrey is an avid hockey player and fan, and is generally an all-round good athlete, who struggles in school academically. Fred coaches Jeffrey’s hockey team, and travels with them on frequent out-of-town tournaments. Alice is confused, angry, and doesn’t know what she wants. Alice asks the worker, “What should I do?

Case Study Questions Maximum 500 words in total. 1. From the workers perspective, what is your primary concern at this time? 2. How would you choose to intervene? 3. What potential and real ethical issues are raised for you in this situation? 4. Identify the broader social issues that impact on the individuals in this scenario. Part III: References Please submit the names of two references that we can contact to discuss the information you have submitted in your application. A referee can be a teacher, guidance counselor, employer, or another professional. By providing these names, we assume consent for contacting them if further information is required. Reference letters are not required. Name Phone Number Email Relationship to you Part IV: Resumé Please include a resume that provides a detailed history of your work and volunteer experience. Provide estimates of volunteer or work hours attached to each activity. Include a brief description of relevant tasks in these work and volunteer experiences.