Please note that not all programs/courses are offered every semester. Students should consult the timetables and program curriculum plans located on the web for sequences and availability of courses.
In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements, the Faculty of Social Work requires:
MSW for students with a BSW:
Course-based students complete ten Specialization half-course equivalents as follows:
a) 5 core courses (see specific courses listed by Specialization, below);
b) 3 option courses (option course requirements and offerings vary by year, program and location); and
c) Social Work 696: Advanced Practicum (525 hours; one full-course).
Thesis-based students complete nine Specialization half-course equivalents as follows:
a) 5 core courses (see specific courses listed by Specialization, below);
b) Social Work 655 Thesis Research;
c) 1 option course (option course requirements and offerings vary by year, program and location);
d) Social Work 696 Advanced Practicum (one full-course; in order to accommodate thesis requirements, students in the thesis route complete a minimum of 300 hours).
MSW for students with a Bachelor's degree in a discipline other than social work:
Nine Foundation half-course equivalents, as follows: (note that Foundation courses must be completed before students progress to Specialization courses)
and
Ten Specialization half-course equivalents for Course-based students as follows:
a) 5 core courses (see specific courses listed by Specialization, below);
b) 3 option courses (option course requirements and offerings vary by year, program and location); and
c) Social Work 696: Advanced Practicum (525 hours; one full-course ).
or
Nine Specialization half-course equivalents for Thesis-based students as follows:
a) 5 core courses (see specific courses listed by Specialization, below);
b) Social Work 655 Thesis Research;
c) 1 option course (option course requirements and offerings vary by year, program and location);
d) Social Work 696 Advanced Practicum (one full-course; in order to accommodate thesis requirements, students in the thesis route may complete a minimum of 300 hours).
Clinical Social Work Practice Specialization (offered in Calgary, Edmonton and Lethbridge)
Required core courses:
Leadership in the Human Services (LHS) Specialization (distance delivery; offered in Calgary only)
Required core courses:
In the LHS Specialization, option courses are predetermined, as follows:
International & Community Development (offered in Calgary only)
Required core courses:
MSW/MBA
A minimum of eight half-course equivalents in the MSW Specialization year required (5 core specialization courses, 1 option, and Social Work 696 for 525 hours--one full-course), and a minimum of sixteen half-course equivalents in the MBA program
Required MBA include:
PhD
A minimum of nine half-course equivalents;
Required core courses include:
Note: Social Work 721 can only be taken once all other required courses have been completed.
Equivalent courses may be taken outside the Faculty with the approval of the Faculty of Social Work.
Four half-course options relevant to the student's area of specialization. Option courses may be taken outside of the Faculty of Social Work, depending on the student's needs and course availability. All courses taken external to the Faculty of Social Work must have prior approval from the Faculty of Social Work.
A thesis research proposal.
MHA Certificate
Total of four courses: Three core courses (IPHE601, IPHE603, IPHE605) plus one option
MHA Diploma
Total of eight courses: Completion of the Certificate, plus one core (IPHE607), two additional options, and a practicum (130 hours)
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