Blended BSW
Study on campus in Calgary, Edmonton, or Lethbridge while also taking courses online.
Open to university transfer students (minimum two years of education) or degree holders in another field.
I chose the University of Calgary because they have a very good reputation…As a mom, [the blended format] gives me a lot of freedom.
Isable Dzambukira
BSW Student
The Blended BSW Commitment
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.
You still have teachers and strong connections with classmates… but we don't do it every day, so we're able to branch out and do other things while learning.
Olivia d’Haene
BSW Student
Small-school feeling. Big-university degree.
Social work classes are typically under 40 students, even online.
No matter which BSW program you choose, you can get to know your peers and instructors in intimate classes.
(Non-social work class sizes may vary.)
Campus Options
The blended program has been really good for having other life mix in — in class one day a week in person, one day online. It’s more flexible and allows a better lifestyle.
Shea Gerrie
BSW Student