BSW Curriculum Plan
You will attend live Zoom lectures each week, and a 5-day (block week) course each year during the Winter term at our Calgary or Edmonton campus.
Did you know? All class times are scheduled in mountain time (MT)
BSW Virtual Learning Circles, Alberta Social Work Diploma (PD) Route
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Fall
SOWK 304 Diversity & Oppression Theme Course (6 units)
SOWK 305 Diversity & Oppression Portfolio Project (3 units)
One non-social work option course (3 units)* -
Winter
SOWK 306 Social Work Methods Theme Course (6 units)
SOWK 307 Practice Skills in Context (3 units)
One non-social work option course (3 units)* -
Spring and/or Summer
Two non-social work option courses (6 units)*
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Fall
SOWK 300 Generalist Practice in Context Theme Course (6 units)
SOWK 301 Generalist Practice in Context Portfolio Project (3 units)
One non-social work option course (3 units)* -
Winter
SOWK 302 Research in Context Theme Course (6 units)
SOWK 303 Practice with Individuals in Context (3 units) -
Spring or Summer
SOWK 412 Practicum II (in your community) (400 hours/6 units)
SOWK 413 Integrative Seminar II (3 units)
* You can take non-social work courses anytime during your program but you must complete all five before the start of your practicum.
You must complete all SOWK 300-level courses before the start of your practicum.
SOWK 500-level option courses are not required for your program. They will be extra to your degree if completed.
Unit: A value, or weighting assigned to a course counting towards a degree or diploma. The term "credit" is also used.
