Winter 2021 Term
Jan. 29
Tuition and Fee Payment Deadline
Feb. 12
Winter Conferral of Degree
Feb. 14
February 14-20, Term Break, no classes
Feb. 15
Alberta Family Day
University Closed
March 31
Deadline to Apply for Spring Convocation
April 2
Good Friday
University Closed
April 5
Easter Monday
University Closed
April 15
End of Classes
Last day to withdraw from a course
April 19
Start of Exams
April 29
End of Exams
April 30
End of Term
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Course descriptions, learning outcomes, required reading and course assessments (assignments and exams).
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Your certificate consists of four integrated courses (12 units) completed over the fall and winter semesters (8 months). You must adhere to the prescribed sequence of courses.
You will be awarded a Graduate Certificate in Advanced Social Work Practice after successful completion.
SOWK 600: Social Justice and Theory in Advanced Social Work Practice
Examines concepts of culture, identity, oppression and differentness in relationship to theories of social justice, at all levels of professional practice.
SOWK 602: Research and Philosophy in Advanced Social Work Practice
Explores social work research through examination of various approaches (qualitative and quantitative), paradigms, and methods and applies social work research to theories as students develop their professional practice model.
SOWK 604: Advanced Practice Theories in Context
Examines theoretical models, philosophical frameworks and ethical foundations of social work practice as a means to facilitate change while locating social work’s development and current practice in historical, economic, political, social and cultural contexts.
SOWK 606: Advanced Policy Practice in Context
Explores the influences of public policy on the lives, relationships, and well-being of individuals, families, groups and communities, while examining the relationship between social justice in the policy-making process and the role of social workers in shaping policy.
Due to COVID-19 all fall residencies have been moved to an online platform.
Main campus, Calgary
Residency Class Times:
Fridays: 6 pm - 9 pm | Saturdays and Sundays: 9 am – 4 pm
"Laddering" Into the MSW Program - After completing a certificate in Advanced Social Work Practice and a Specialization certificate, students can apply to the Master of Social Work Program. Learn more
