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The Faculty of Social Work

Welcome! We are Canada's largest school of social work, offering online and on-campus undergraduate and graduate education to students across Canada from our campuses in Calgary, Edmonton and Lethbridge. 

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Apply Now: Master of Social Work

Open to those with a Bachelor of Social Work, or those with a degree in another discipline. Apply by Nov. 1. 

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Ready to make real change? Human-Centric Change Practices Course

Being successful in change requires good people skills and a good process. Human-Centric Change Practices will help you understand how to mesh these elements, with a human-centric approach. Course starts Oct. 15

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News from the Faculty of Social Work

The coffee cart was one of UCalgary Recovery Community's first iniatives when Dr. Victoria Burns began the program.

UCalgary Recovery-Friendly Campus pledge opens a new chapter

First-in-Canada initiative to foster a safer, more-inclusive environment 

Patrina Duhaney at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park & Mausoleum, which was built on the site where he declared Ghana’s independence. Behind her are Asante elephant-horn blowers which traditionally are part of a royal procession

Women-led collaboration between scholars in Alberta and West Africa empowers social change

Social workers and scientists explore transformative questions, supported by Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships 

Looking back on 10 years of University of Calgary Teaching Awards

Looking back on 10 years of University of Calgary Teaching Awards

Recipients reflect on what a teaching award means to them, Part 2: 2020–2024

 

New research and knowledge hub to advance mental health and well-being in post-secondary education

New research and knowledge hub to advance mental health and well-being in post-secondary education

Program will serve as platform for sharing knowledge, fostering collaboration and driving evidence-based practices

 15 faculty members named UCalgary Research Excellence Chairs

15 faculty members named UCalgary Research Excellence Chairs

Prestigious program champions research prowess and leadership across disciplines 

Upcoming events


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Professional Development

Upcoming courses, seminars and workshops.

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