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The Social Work Program prepares students to help individuals, families, and communities improve problem-solving and coping skills while connecting them to resources and services. This recognized two-year program emphasizes generalist knowledge, values, and skills for social work practice, with themes including cultural competency, addressing oppression, and holistic practice in northern and rural communities.
The program combines core social work theory and practice courses with university-level courses in English, psychology, health education, sociology, political science, and an arts and science elective. Students typically complete these elective courses during the program, but they can be done before or after the core social work courses.
Most of the program is delivered online, with two spring semester field placements in Year 1 and Year 2 (350 hours each year). Students apply theory to practice in supervised settings during their full-time practicums. They are responsible for travel and accommodation costs related to onsite sessions and practicums.
Graduates are prepared for entry-level social work positions or further education, with eligibility for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers.
Program Locations
Sep 03, 2024 - Jun 25, 2026 - NLC Anytime, Anywhere - Available Anywhere; Sep 02, 2025 - Jun 25, 2027 - NLC Anytime, Anywhere - Available AnywhereStudents must be at least 18 years of age at the time of practicum.
Reliable high speed internet connection are required.
Note: Information regarding any criminal record is required to facilitate field placements. Field placement agencies may require a Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check and an Intervention Record Check. The inability to present clear checks may prevent a student from completing the program requirements. Contact the Program Coordinator for further information.
Note: Because of the nature of the program, students must not be abusing alcohol or drugs for at least 1 year prior to applying. In addition, students must not be abusing drugs or alcohol for the duration of the program.
Fluency in English. 60% in English 30-1 or 70% in English 30-2 or 60% in ENGL0190 or an assessed English equivalency.
All post-secondary transcripts must accompany the application.
If academic requirements are not met, you may complete an ACCUPLACER assessment.
A block transfer into the Bachelor of Social Work at the University of Calgary exists where students may be able to transfer up to two years of coursework into the third year of the BSW program.
Athabasca University offers a transfer of 60 credits toward the Bachelor of Professional Arts, Human Services.
An Articulation Agreement with Thompson Rivers University allows for a transfer of a maximum of 60 credits into the Bachelor of Health Science and Bachelor of General Studies.
University credits (course by course) are transferable to a number of degree programs. The most current transfer information is available on-line at Transfer Alberta: https://transferalberta.alberta.ca/.