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.
Make a difference!
Gain the skills to become a changemaker
- 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
Two-Year Blended BSW or Online BSW?
"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 |