Two-Year Bachelor of Social Work Program
Ready for your next step or a career change? Use your Alberta Social Work Diploma, a degree in another field, or two years of university, to earn your social work degree in just two years.
"Which BSW program is the best fit for me?"
Our Blended BSW* is a full-time program completed in 20 months. Choose one of our three locations for face-to-face classes: Calgary, Edmonton or Lethbridge.
*University Transfer only
Our fully Online BSW is a full-time program completed in 24 months. The courses are delivered online, allowing you to study remotely throughout your studies.
| Blended* | Online |
|---|---|
| I want to immerse myself in my studies and can dedicate myself primarily to school | I want a program that is flexible and can fit my busy lifestyle |
| I want a combination of face-to-face on campus learning with the flexibility offered by online learning | I want to complete my BSW courses entirely online |
| I can attend classes* at the Edmonton, Calgary or Lethbridge campus *University Transfer only | I prefer to learn remotely and complete my classes online |
| I can attend daytime classes on campus one day per week | Two evenings and Saturday classes per week would best fit my life |
| I can dedicate 30-35 hours or more per week to my studies | I can dedicate 18-24 hours per week to my studies |
| I can be available for 30-35 hours (usually daytime) per week to complete my final practicum | I can be available for 30-35 hours (usually daytime) per week to complete my final practicum |
| I can attend classes Fall, Winter and Spring term but prefer to have the Summer term off | I can attend classes all year round, including Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer term |
| Expected completion time: 20 months | Expected completion time: 24 months |