Alberta Social Work Diploma
Full-time online BSW program designed for people with an Alberta Social Work Diploma
Applications open Oct. 1, 2026
The Online BSW Commitment
Program requirements in brief
Core courses in the BSW program cover topics such as theory and practice in an interconnected world; research; mental health; Indigenous peoples' histories, cultures, & healing practices; green and sustainable social work; and africentric social work practice.
Field education remains at the heart of social work education, and your practicum will typically be completed in-person.
- You'll complete a 400-hour practicum in the fall term of your final year often scheduled weekdays during business hours, 4 full days/week.
- Our field education team is dedicated to supporting you through your practicum journey.
- Learn more about Field Education in the BSW.
Through social work option courses, you may study topics such as:
- addictions and recovery, human sexuality, gerontology, intimate partner violence, loss and grief, mental health and trauma, social work in health care or child welfare settings, and social work with immigrants and refugees.
Non-social work courses are general arts (e.g., psychology, sociology) or science (e.g. statistics) courses at the junior or senior level.
Small-school feeling. Big-university degree.
Social work classes are typically under 45 students, even online.
No matter which BSW program you choose, you can get to know your peers and instructors in intimate classes.
(Non-social work class sizes may vary.)