Graduate Certificate in Advanced Social Work Practice

Graduate Certificate: Advanced Social Work Practice

Course Outlines Timetables

Important Dates

2025 Terms

June 17

Start of examinations

June 20

End of examinations

June 28

End of Spring term 

June 29

Start of Summer term 
Summer classes begin 

July 1

Canada Day
University closed  

July 3

Last day to add or swap a course 
Last day to drop a class without financial penalty
End of refund period

July 8

Tuition and Fee Payment deadline

Aug. 3

Alberta Heritage Day
University closed 

Aug. 12

Last day to withdraw from a course  
Summer classes end  

Aug. 14

Start of examinations

Aug. 18

End of examinations 

Aug. 23

End of Summer term   

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Advanced Social Work Practice

Curriculum Plan

Fall 2025:

   SOWK 600:  Social Justice and Theory in Advanced Social Work Practice
   SOWK 602: Research and Philosophy in Advanced Social Work Practice   

Winter 2026:

   SOWK 604: Advanced Practice Theories in Context
   SOWK 606: Advanced Policy Practice in Context  

Credential Earned

You will be awarded a Graduate Certificate in Advanced Social Work Practice after successful completion.

Length

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.

"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