Sept. 18
Last day to add or swap Fall courses
Sept. 25
Tuition and fee payment deadline
Oct. 12
Thanksgiving Day - University Closed
Nov. 8
November 8-14
Mid-term break
Nov. 11
Remembrance Day - University Closed
Nov. 13
Fall Convocation
Dec. 9
Dec. 12, 2020
December 12-23
Fall term Final Examination period
Dec. 24
Fall term ends
Dec. 25
December 25-31
Holiday Observance - University Closed
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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
