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:
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.
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.
PMDip
A minimum of eight half-course equivalents;
Required core courses include:
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.
MSW for students with a BSW:
Course-based students complete ten specialization half-course equivalents as follows:
a) Five core courses (see specific courses listed by specialization, below).
b) Three option courses (option course requirements and offerings vary by year, program and location).
c) Social Work 696: Advanced Practicum (525 hours; one full course).
Thesis-based students complete nine specialization half-course equivalents as follows:
a) Five core courses (see specific courses listed by specialization, below).
b) Social Work 655 Thesis Research.
c) One option course (option course requirements and offerings vary by year, program and location).
d) Social Work 696 Advanced Practicum (525 hours; one full course).
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) Five core courses (see specific courses listed by specialization, below).
b) Three option courses (option course requirements and offerings vary by year, program and location).
c) Social Work 696: Advanced Practicum (525 hours; one full course).
or
Nine specialization half-course equivalents for thesis-based students as follows:
a) Five core courses (see specific courses listed by Specialization, below).
b) Social Work 655 Thesis Research.
c) One 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 (five core specialization courses, one 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:
Program Descriptions