Edmonton Campus
“The Edmonton campus is in the old Hudson’s Bay building — a big player in colonization. Now they do smudging in the social work department. It feels like decolonizing from the inside out.” — Shea Gerrie, Blended BSW student
Location
Our downtown campus is conveniently located in Enterprise Square (10230 Jasper Avenue) at the Bay/Enterprise Square station (light rail transit).
Formerly the Hudson’s Bay building, you can easily access biking and walking trails, even from downtown.
We respectfully acknowledge that we are privileged to be on Treaty 6 lands, Fort Edmonton Métis District 9 and Whitemud Métis District 10.
Cohort
In Edmonton, you'll share your journey to becoming a social worker with a supportive community of students, academics, staff, and alumni.
Enjoy the small-school feeling while earning a big-university degree: social work classes are typically under 40 students, even online. Get to know your peers and instructors in intimate classes.
Campus Supports
As a UCalgary student studying at our Edmonton campus, you'll not only have access to UCalgary student service supports, you'll also have access to UAlberta student services, including the library system, recreation, health and wellness services, student bus pass, etc.
(Photo courtesy UAlberta)
City
Edmonton is the capital of Alberta, giving you unique access to policy, government, and non-profit-based opportunities.
The city offers many events and attractions, including Canada’s largest mall, West Edmonton Mall, and largest sports and entertainment district.
Access to the outdoors is easy with the North Saskatchewan River and River Valley (the longest connected urban parkland in North America) stretching across the city.
Choose up to 2 BSW programs when you apply: Calgary Blended, Edmonton Blended, Lethbridge Blended, or Online
Program requirements in brief
For those admitted to the BSW without prior formal social work education, SOWK 201 is a program requirement. We recommend completing it before or during the application cycle.
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.
- Starting in your first semester, you'll complete 300-hour of learning through community service and social justice initiatives.
- You'll also complete a 400-hour practicum in the winter 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.
The lecturers make sure you are grounded. They bring real-life scenarios and people who share their journeys. They make social work come alive.
Isable Dzambukira
Edmonton Blended BSW Student