Our Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary for professional social work practice. You will gain in-depth theoretical knowledge, extensive practical experience, and reflective understanding of various social issues. As a graduate of this program, you will be qualified to practice social work across Canada and around the world.
This entry route is for students who have a Social Work diploma from an Alberta post secondary that has a transfer agreement with UCalgary Faculty of Social Work. You must have completed a minimum of 24 units university transferable, non-social work courses (normally as part of your diploma) for admission.
All courses required for admission must be completed by the end of the winter term before the fall term you're applying for.
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“I actually was quite hesitant to come to U of C in the beginning because I heard it's more of a research-based school. I thought, ‘What does research have to do with social work? Is this going to impact social work education?’ Then I took the research course with Dr. Jessica Shaw, PhD, and that completely changed my outlook.”
Jessica Sauerwein
BSW '20, Research Assistant, Faculty of Social Work
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