Graduate Certificate in Advanced Social Work Practice

Graduate Certificate: Advanced Social Work Practice

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Important Dates

Sept. 30, 2026

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

University Closed

Oct. 12, 2026

Thanksgiving Day

University Closed

Nov. 8, 2026

Nov. 8 - 14

Term Break, no classes

Nov. 9, 2026

Nov. 9 - 10

Fall Convocation

Nov. 11, 2026

Remembrance Day

University Closed

Dec. 4, 2026

Last day to withdraw from a course

End of Fall Classes

Dec. 8, 2026

Start of Exams

Dec. 18, 2026

End of exams

Dec. 24, 2026

End of Fall Term

Dec. 25, 2026

Dec. 25 -31, 2026

Holiday Observance

University Closed

Dec. 31, 2026

Course-based degrees: last day to complete all degree requirements to be eligible for Winter Conferral.

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Advanced Social Work Practice

Curriculum Plan

Fall 2026:

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

Winter 2027:

   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