Faculty of Social Work
Summary of Degree Programs
Degrees Offered |
Undergraduate
BSW |
Graduate
MSW |
PhD |
Undergraduate
BSW | The Faculty of Social Work provides post secondary education throughout Alberta. Undergraduate programs accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education are offered from the Faculty's home location in Calgary, the Edmonton-based Central & Northern Region, the Lethbridge-based Southern Region, and, in communities around the province, through the Learning Circles program. The undergraduate social work curriculum delivered from Calgary, Edmonton and Lethbridge prepares students for generalist practice in urban areas. The Learning Circles program is delivered virtually and in rural and remote communities. Its curriculum prepares students for practice that is geographically relevant and particularly sensitive to the needs of First Nations and Métis peoples. The Learning Circles program is administered from Calgary for the virtual site, from Edmonton for sites in central and northern communities, and from Lethbridge for sites in southern communities. Students may study for the BSW degree on a full-time or part-time basis; if part-time, students may be required to follow a prescribed sequence of courses. The Faculty of Social Work's admission routes into its different programs are described in the section entitled "BSW Routes." |
Minor in Social Work | The Minor in Social Work is no longer offered. Students approved for the Minor prior to September 2003 should seek advice regarding completion from the Student Services Office of the Faculty of Social Work. |
Graduate
Master of Social Work | The Faculty offers a Master's program accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education leading to the MSW degree. The program is offered from the Faculty's home location in Calgary, from the Edmonton-based Central and Northern Region, and virtually through a distance-learning format. Details may be found in the Faculty of Graduate Studies Calendar. |
Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work | The Faculty offers a doctoral program leading to the PhD degree. Details may be found in the Faculty of Graduate Studies Calendar. |
Post Master's Diploma in Advanced Studies in Social Work | The Faculty offers a course-based Post-Master's Diploma in Advanced Studies in Social Work aimed at providing the advanced research skills and knowledge required to meet the changing needs of the social work profession. Details are available from the Student Services Office of the Faculty of Social Work, or on line at . |
Post Master's Certificate and Diploma in Family Therapy | The Faculty offers both a Post-Masters Certificate and a Post-Masters Diploma in Family Therapy. These programs are designed for professionals who already hold a masters degree in the human services field to pursue advanced studies and supervised practice in family therapy. Graduates will possess the skills to work across multiple disciplines, while maintaining their own professional identity in their "home" profession. Details are available from the Student Services Office of the Faculty of Social Work or online at . |