Important Dates
2022 Terms
June 16
End of Spring Classes
Last day to withdraw from a course
June 20
Start of Spring Exams
June 22
End of Spring Exams
June 27
Start of Summer Term
Start of Summer Classes
June 30
Last day to drop a class without financial penalty
Last day to add or swap a course
End of refund period
July 1
Canada Day, university closed
July 6
Tuition and Fee Payment Deadline
Aug. 1
Alberta Heritage Day, university closed
Aug. 10
End of Summer Classes
Last day to withdraw from a course
Aug. 12
Start of Summer Exams
Aug. 15
End of Summer Exams
Aug. 26
End of Summer Term
Academic Life
Registration & Course Enrolment
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Timetables
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Course Outlines
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Fall 2022:
- SOWK 640.01: Organizational Structures and Management
- SOWK 642.01: Transformational Leadership and Supervision in Human Services
Winter 2023
- SOWK 644.01: Innovation and Establishing Credibility
- SOWK 646.01: Advocacy and Diplomacy
Credential Earned
You will be awarded a Graduate Certificate in Leadership in the Human Services 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