BSW Curriculum Plan
You will attend live Zoom lectures each week, and a 5-day (block week) course each year during the Winter term at our Calgary or Edmonton campus.
BSW Virtual Learning Circles, Alberta Social Work Diploma (PD) Route
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Fall
SOWK 304 Diversity & Oppression Theme Course (6 units)
SOWK 305 Diversity & Oppression Portfolio Project (3 units)
One non-social work option course (3 units)* -
Winter
SOWK 306 Social Work Methods Theme Course (6 units)
SOWK 307 Practice Skills in Context (3 units)
One non-social work option course (3 units)* -
Spring and/or Summer
Two non-social work option courses (6 units)*
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Fall
SOWK 300 Generalist Practice in Context Theme Course (6 units)
SOWK 301 Generalist Practice in Context Portfolio Project (3 units)
One non-social work option course (3 units)* -
Winter
SOWK 302 Research in Context Theme Course (6 units)
SOWK 303 Practice with Individuals in Context (3 units) -
Spring or Summer
SOWK 412 Practicum II (in your community) (400 hours/6 units)
SOWK 413 Integrative Seminar II (3 units)
* You can take non-social work courses anytime during your program but you must complete all five before the start of your practicum.
You must complete all SOWK 300-level courses before the start of your practicum.
SOWK 500-level option courses are not required for your program. They will be extra to your degree if completed.
Unit: A value, or weighting assigned to a course counting towards a degree or diploma. The term "credit" is also used.
