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Bachelor of Social Work Programs

Find the program that's right for you

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Make a difference!

Gain the skills to become a change maker

  • Contribute to your community and advance social justice
  • Learn knowledge and practical skills for diverse social work roles and settings
  • Expand your perspective and understanding of yourself in society

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Blended or Online?

Blended

Offered at our Calgary, Edmonton or Lethbridge campuses, our blended BSW is a combination of on campus and online learning. 

You'll be on campus one day per week.

Online courses consist of a mix of real time classes at set times and learning that can be done on your own schedule.

 

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Online

Our online BSW allows you to pursue your education remotely. This offers flexibility in where you learn.

Courses are offered entirely online and there is no requirement to come to campus.

You'll attend live classes online at specific times (Mon. & Wed. evenings | Sat. mornings), and complete other independent learning that can be done on your own schedule.

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Semester Schedule

Regardless of the program you choose, you will follow the UCalgary semester schedule. You'll begin in the fall with set start and end dates and specific assignment deadlines. You'll take courses year-round, including the spring and/or summer.

Get ready for practice

Field education remains at the heart of social work education, and your practicum will typically be completed in-person, close to or in your home community, anywhere in Canada.

Through practicum you'll have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills required for social work practice and engage in supervision. See your route specific practicum schedule for more detail.

Our field education team is dedicated to supporting you through your practicum journey.


"Which BSW program is the best fit for me?"

Our Blended BSW program is a full-time program that can be completed in 20 months. It combines face-to-face, on campus learning one day per week while integrating the flexibility of online learning. Online courses are a combination of scheduled real time classes and learning that can be done on your own schedule. Choose one of our three locations* for face-to-face classes: Edmonton, Calgary or Lethbridge

*University Transfer only

Our fully Online BSW program is a more flexible option that can be completed in 24 months. The courses are completed entirely online, allowing you to study remotely throughout your studies. Online courses are a combination of scheduled real time classes (Mon. & Wed. evenings | Sat. mornings) and independent learning that can be done on your own schedule.

BlendedOnline
I want to immerse myself in my studies and can dedicate myself primarily to schoolI 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 learningI 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 weekTwo evenings and Saturday classes per week would best fit my life
I can dedicate 30-35 hours or more per week to my studiesI 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 practicumI 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 offI can attend classes all year round, including Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer term
Expected completion time: 20 monthsExpected completion time: 24 months