Faculty of Social Work - University of Calgary · University of Calgary Lethbridge Division 4401 University Drive Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 3M4 Telephone: (403) 329-2794 BSW Access

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Affiliated Agencies .......................... 267Summary of DegreePrograms

BSW

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UNDERGRADUATE

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Degrees Offered

UndergraduateBSWThe Faculty of Social Work offers anundergraduate program, accredited by theCanadian Association of Schools of SocialWork, leading to the BSW degree. In additionto the programs at the University of Calgarycampus, there are programs offered inEdmonton, Lethbridge and in several rural,remote and Aboriginal communities.Students can study for the degree on a full-time or part-time basis. However, students inCalgary, Edmonton or Lethbridge must beregistered full time when they enroll in thefinal field practicum, Social Work 408/409.There are five admission/program routes thatare described in the section entitled “BSWRoutes.”

Minor in Social WorkThe Minor in Social Work is no longeroffered. Students approved for the Minorprior to September 2003 should seekadvice regarding completion from theStudent Services Office of the Faculty ofSocial Work.

GraduateMaster of Social WorkThe Faculty offers a Master’s program,accredited by the Canadian Association ofSchools of Social Work, leading to the MSWdegree. Details may be found in the Facultyof Graduate Studies calendar.

Doctor of Philosophy in SocialWorkThe Faculty offers a doctoral programleading to the PhD degree. Details may befound in the Faculty of Graduate Studiescalendar.

Post Master’s Diploma inAdvanced Studies in Social WorkThe Faculty offers a course-based Post-Master’s Diploma in Advanced Studies inSocial Work aimed at providing the ad-vanced research skills and knowledgerequired to meet the changing needs of thesocial work profession. Details are availablefrom the Student Services Office of theFaculty of Social Work, or on line at http://www.fp.ucalgary.ca/pdcl/.

Faculty Information Contact Information Location: Professional Faculties 3256

Student Information: (403) 220-2011

Dean’s Office: (403) 220-5945

Dean’s Office E-mail: [email protected]

Student Services E-mail: [email protected]

Web page URL: http://fsw.ucalgary.ca

Additional InformationInformation and application forms may beobtained from the following:

BSW Calgary Student Services Office Faculty of Social Work University of Calgary 2500 University Drive N.W. Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 Telephone: (403) 220-2011

BSW Edmonton Faculty of Social Work University of Calgary Edmonton Division Ste. 444, Garneau Centre 11044 – 82 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T6G 0T2 Telephone: (780) 492-3888

BSW Lethbridge Faculty of Social Work University of Calgary Lethbridge Division 4401 University Drive Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 3M4 Telephone: (403) 329-2794

BSW Access BSW Access Division Faculty of Social Work University of Calgary 2500 University Drive NW

Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 Telephone: (403) 220-3442 or toll-free 1-877-282-0667 e-mail: [email protected] web page: http://fsw.ucalgary.ca/access

Graduate (MSW, PhD and Post-Master’sDiploma) Programs Student Services Office Faculty of Social Work University of Calgary 2500 University Drive N.W. Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 Telephone: (403) 220-6945

IntroductionInternational Definition of Social WorkThe social work profession promotes socialchange, problem solving in human relation-ships and the empowerment and liberation ofpeople to enhance well being. Utilizingtheories of human behaviour and socialsystems, social work intervenes at the pointswhere people interact with their environ-ments. Principles of human rights and socialjustice are fundamental to social work.

Faculty of Social Work VisionCreating social well being and just societies.

Faculty of Social Work Mission• Dedicated to promoting societies that

respect human dignity and worth, meetbasic human needs, are anti-oppressive,inclusive, and based on principles ofsocial justice.

• Committed to learners by providing andbuilding a knowledge base and set ofskills in environments designed tostimulate and support a spirit of criticalinquiry.

• Focused on serving as a catalyst forpositive community impact through thecreation and dissemination of knowl-edge and innovation.

ObjectivesThe Faculty of Social Work prepares BSWgraduates to address individual, family,community and social concerns in thecontext of diverse and changing societies.Graduates are prepared to draw upon avariety of assessment and interventionmethods to help achieve social well beingoutcomes with appropriate structuralsupports across the life span.

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The program is based on the social worktenets of mobilizing strengths of individualsand groups, social engagement and civilsocieties, respect for diversity, inclusion,equitable participation, and social justice.

The program is grounded in the vision andmission of the Faculty, inquiry basedmethods of learning, the Codes of Ethics andStandards of Practice of the social workprofession, and the national accreditationstandards for schools of social work.

OpportunitiesThe BSW provides the student with theprofessional knowledge, theory and skills ofsocial work including a wide range ofexperiential opportunities to integrate thislearning in supervised practice settings.Upon graduation, students are prepared topractice as generalist social workers in awide variety of social welfare fields in acontinuously changing world. Areas ofpractice opportunities include child welfare,family violence, community development,mental health, gerontology and social policydevelopment working with individuals,families, groups, organizations, and commu-nities in a variety of settings including public,non-profit and for-profit agencies andorganizations.

Social Work Students’ SocietyThe Social Work Students’ Society (SWSS)is actively involved in the governance of theFaculty, with representatives on FacultyCouncil and Faculty committees. The societyis an active advocate of student interestsand issues, and a sponsor of fundraisingsocial events for charitable causes. Allstudents in the Faculty of Social Work areeligible for membership.

Code of ConductThe study of social work practice placesstudents in a position of special trust withprofessional social workers and their clients.The Faculty recognizes that social workeducation occurs both inside and outside theclassroom and has the responsibility toensure that its graduates are competent andethical. A student’s impaired judgement ornon-academic misconduct may be groundsfor determining whether the student shouldcontinue in the program, with or withoutconditions, or be dismissed from the Facultyof Social Work.

CriteriaThe following examples illustrate situationsin which, in particular circumstances, astudent may be assessed as being unsuit-able. The list is not exclusive of othermisconduct:

• Concealment or distortion of the truth onthe Application for Admission to theFaculty of Social Work or the Universityof Calgary.

• Persistent and/or serious conduct thatcontravenes the University of CalgaryStatement on Principles of Conduct.

• Persistent and/or serious unethicalbehaviour as defined by the CanadianAssociation of Schools of Social WorkCode of Ethics, 1983 and the Standardsof Ethical Practice for Social Workers inAlberta, 2001. Such unethical behaviourincludes (but is not limited to):

(a) Persistent and/or serious medicalcondition that affects the student’sability to perform as a social worker ifthat condition negatively affectsjudgement and interferes with theability to function within a professionalcontext;

(b) Persistent substance abuse (e.g.,alcoholism, drug addiction, use ofillegal drugs) that interferes with theability to function within a professionalcontext;

(c) Criminal behaviour (i.e., arrests andconvictions for such crimes asphysical assault, sexual assault, drugtrafficking) that interferes with theability to function within a professionalcontext;

(d) Persistent and or/serious conductthat contravenes the policies of thepracticum setting (applies to studentsin practicum);

(e) Imposing stereotypes on a client,including behaviour, values, or rolesrelated to race, ethnicity, religion,marital status, gender, sexualorientation, age, socio-economicstatus, income source or amount,political affiliation, disability ordiagnosis, or national origin, thatwould interfere with the provision ofprofessional services to the client;and

(f) Persistent and/or serious inability toform a professional, helpingrelationship.

Procedures following an allegation ofmisconduct can be found in the Faculty ofSocial Work Program Guides.

Faculty RegulationsAdmissionsApplicants must meet the basic Universityadmission requirements. Students who lackuniversity admission requirements cannot beadmitted to the Faculty. In addition, appli-cants must have a minimum grade pointaverage of 2.30 calculated over the mostrecent course work to a maximum of tenhalf-course equivalents (University ofCalgary courses and/or transfer coursestaken at other institutions). All grades withina session will be included except where thenumber of courses taken within a sessionexceeds that required to fulfill (to a maximumof) ten half-course equivalents, in whichcase, the highest grades will be used. Seethe BSW Routes sections regarding use ofSpring and Summer Sessions courses.

Admission quotas limit enrollment in each ofthe routes. Therefore, not all qualifiedapplicants may be admitted. All students

compete for admission. Students areadmitted to the Fall Session only.

Applicants must submit both a completedFaculty of Social Work or Faculty of SocialWork Access Application for Admission formin addition to a University of CalgaryApplication for Admission form. Additionalrequirements for each route are listed belowin the “BSW Routes” sections.

Students who wish to transfer from onelocation (e.g. Calgary) to another location(e.g. Edmonton) must seek advice from theStudent Services Office. A Change ofProgram form must be completed by March1 and Faculty approval must be obtained.Requests for transfer will not automaticallybe approved.

Application DeadlinesApplication and documentation deadlinesfor the Bachelor of Social Work program:Refer to the Applications for AdmissionSchedule in this Calendar for applicationdeadlines.

March 1 for the Faculty of Social Work“Application for Admission” or Faculty ofSocial Work Access Application form, threereference letters (one of which must beacademic), required essay, information onrelevant volunteer/work experience to theFaculty of Social Work.

June 30 for official and complete transcriptsreceived by the Admissions Office.

Note: Spring and Summer Sessions coursestaken immediately prior to the Fall Sessionfor which admission is being sought will notbe used in the calculation of the grade pointaverage for admission purposes.

Only continuing students at the University ofCalgary may complete a Change of Programform. The following categories of applicantsto the University of Calgary must completethe regular University of Calgary “Applicationfor Admission/Readmission” form:

(a) not previously attended,

(b) attended as a visiting or unclassifiedstudent,

(c) attended another institution sinceleaving,

(d) not attended for two years or more.

In addition, all applicants must complete theFaculty of Social Work or Faculty of SocialWork Access “Application for Admission”form.

RegistrationCourse LoadThe normal course load is five half-courseequivalents per session.

Accuracy of RegistrationAll students are responsible for the com-pleteness and accuracy of their registrationand for arranging their course selections tomeet all program requirements as detailed inthis Calendar.

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Interruption of Program Leadingto a DegreeStudents who interrupt their degree programin the Faculty of Social Work are warned thatafter an absence of one calendar year fromacademic study at the university level, theymay be required to comply with any regula-tions that may have come into effect inregard to their program requirements.Students who choose to withdraw for a yearwill not be required to re-apply for admission.However, they must notify the Faculty ofSocial Work in writing by March 1 of theirintention to return. Students who arerequired to withdraw for academic reasonswill not normally be readmitted.

Other RequirementsIn order to take advantage of technicallyenhanced courses, video-conferencing andweb-based tools, students must be familiarwith navigating on the internet and haveaccess to computer hardware and software.Some courses may be available only on-lineor by video-conferencing. E-mail is routinelyused to disseminate information to students.An e-mail address is required for fullparticipation in Faculty life. Calgary, Edmon-ton and Lethbridge provide limited space incomputer laboratories. Students should seekadvice from the Student Services Office orthe Manager of Information Technology(located in Calgary) if they encounterdifficulties in meeting these expectations.

Effective Writing RequirementStudents who have not met the University’sEffective Writing requirement on admissionmust satisfy the requirement by the end oftheir first year in the Faculty of Social Work.

Arrangements can be made for the EffectiveWriting Qualification Test to be administeredin Edmonton, Lethbridge and Access sites.

Course WorkField PracticumField practicum courses provide an opportu-nity for the student to be directly involved insocial work practice. Successful completionof these courses is a requirement forcontinuation in the program. The fieldpracticum courses are Social Work 400, 402,404 and 408/409. All continuing studentsplanning to enroll in the field practicumcourses must complete a “Field Request”form and register in the appropriatecourse(s). Students will be assignedplacements in the field practicum based onavailability, student interest and choicesmade by agencies. Information on fieldplacement arrangements, including interna-tional placements, is available from theDirector of Field Education.

Note: Students registered in the field practicumcourses - Social Work 400, 402, 404 and 408/409 - are required to attend the practicumduring Reading Days. Students should alsonote that Social Work practicum courses willnormally run one week past the last day of

lectures in Fall and Winter Sessions.

Note: All students must be registered full timewhen they enroll in Social Work 408/409.

Criminal Record CheckProspective students are advised that manyagencies who offer social work practicumplacements require that students have acriminal record check prior to acceptanceinto a placement. Registration with theAlberta College of Social Workers alsorequires a criminal record check.

Student AdvisingThe Student Services Office in the Faculty ofSocial Work advises students on academicmatters and University regulations. BSWstudents are assigned a faculty advisor whocan assist the student with professionaldevelopment and academic issues.

Program DurationDegree requirements must be completedwithin five consecutive 12-month periodsfrom the date of initial registration in theFaculty of Social Work.

Students admitted to the BSW degreeprogram prior to Fall Session 2003 will beexpected to complete their degree programsby the end of August 2005. There is noguarantee that equivalent courses will beoffered after August 2005. Students who areunable to complete their degree program bythe end of August 2005 must contact theAssociate Dean, Students by August 2004.

Student StandingPromotion and GraduationRequirements1. Academic performance and professional

suitability (see Code of Conduct) will bemonitored throughout the program andassessed at the end of each WinterSession

2. Students are allowed a maximum of two“D” or two “D+” grades in the equivalentof two half courses throughout theirprogram.

3. A student who fails or withdraws from afield practicum course (Social Work 400or 402 or 404 or 408/409) will fail or berequired to withdraw from the corequisitecourses (Social Work 403 or 405 and407). In addition, the student may berequired to withdraw from the program.

4. A cumulative grade point average of2.30 or above is required on all coursestaken towards the BSW degree.Normally, a student who has obtained acumulative GPA of at least 2.00 but lessthan 2.30 will be placed on academicprobation. Students whose cumulativeGPA falls below 2.00 will be required towithdraw.

5. Students who are required to withdrawfrom the Faculty of Social Work will notnormally be readmitted.

To be awarded the Bachelor of Social Workdegree from the University of Calgary,students must meet all program require-ments as described below under “BSWRoutes.” All students must complete aminimum of 10 half courses at the Universityof Calgary to obtain a degree from thisinstitution. In the case of a student repeatinga required course, the GPA for graduationpurposes (not degrees with distinction) shallinclude only the higher grade.

GradingThe regular University grading systemapplies to all courses except field practicumcourses (Social Work 400, 402, 404 and 408/409). These courses are graded as:Completed Requirements (CR) or Fail (F).

Graduation With DistinctionThe notation “With Distinction” will be inscribedon the permanent record and graduationparchment of all BSW students whose gradepoint averages on University of Calgary SocialWork graded courses places them in the top10 percent of the Faculty’s graduands. Aminimum GPA of 3.60 will be required. Fordetermination of the top 10 percent, the gradepoint averages obtained by the previous year’sgraduating class will be used.

Program DetailsBSW Routes

Note: The Faculty of Social Work encouragesmulti-disciplinary learning. A list of recom-mended senior non-Social Work courses isavailable in the Student Services Office.

Calgary University TransferAdmissionStudents who have completed a minimum often transferable half courses or equivalent(nine of which are non-Social Work courses)may apply to the second year of the BSWCalgary University Transfer Route in theFaculty of Social Work. Ten half courses (orequivalent) must have been completed bythe end of the Winter Session preceding theFall Session for which entry is sought. Springand Summer Sessions courses taken in thesessions immediately preceding admissionwill not be used in the calculation of the GPAor to fulfill the ten half-course requirements.

Applicants are evaluated on the followingcriteria:

1. Grade Point Average (60%). The gradepoint average is calculated on the last10 half-course equivalents completed.Refer to the general admissions sectionfor detailed information on calculation ofthe GPA;

2. Relevant work/volunteer experience(20%);

3. Required essay (10%);

4. Three letters of reference (10%).

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course equivalents are admitted to thesecond year. Social Work 201, 367, twoSocial Work options and a research methodscourse are prerequisites to starting third yearcourses.

Note: Applicants wishing to take thecomplete BSW degree program at theUniversity of Calgary may complete their tenspecified half-course equivalents required foradmission in a number of Faculties. Thethree most common choices are (in alpha-betical order) Communication and Culture,Humanities, and Social Sciences.

Note: Preference will not necessarily begiven to students presenting more than 10half-course equivalents.

Requirements

2nd YearFall WinterSocial Work 201 Social Work 367

Social Work 353 Non-Social Workoption

Social Work option Non-Social Workoption

Non-Social Work Non-Social Workoption option

Non-Social Work Non-Social Workoption option

Note: Students who have previously takenSocial Work 201 will substitute a non-SocialWork option.

Note: By the end of the 2nd year studentsmust have completed Social Work 353 or anacceptable research methods course. Alisting of acceptable research methodscourses is available from the StudentServices office. The research methodscourse must have been completed within fiveyears prior to entry to the third year of theprogram.

3rd Year

Fall WinterSocial Work 383 Social Work 389

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4th YearFall WinterSocial Work 404 Social Work 407

Social Work 405 Social Work 408/409

Social Work Social Work500-level option 500-level option

Social Work500-level option

Note: All students must be registered fulltime when they enroll in Social Work 408/409.

Calgary Post-DiplomaAdmissionStudents who will have completed a SocialWork Diploma at an Alberta CommunityCollege that has an admission agreementwith the Faculty of Social Work may apply foradmission to the 3rd year of the CalgaryBSW Post-Diploma route. Such applicantsmust also meet basic University admissionrequirements. Applicants not meetingUniversity basic admission requirementscannot be admitted to the Faculty.


1. Grade Point Average (60%). The gradepoint average is calculated on the last10 half-course equivalents completed.Refer to the general admissions sectionfor detailed information on calculation ofthe GPA.

2. One letter of reference from the fieldinstructor of record (5%);


4. A recommendation from the chair/director of the social work program thatthe student attended (15%);

5. Relevant volunteer/work experience(10%).

Note: For those students who graduatedwith an Alberta Social Work Diploma morethan five years prior to applying to theUniversity of Calgary, three letters ofreference are required in place of therecommendation from the chair/director ofthe social work program that the studentattended.

In order to determine the most appropriateroute, the Faculty will assess individually:

1. Those students who graduated with anAlberta Social Work Diploma more thanfive years prior to applying to theUniversity; or

2. Those students who graduated with aDiploma from a college that does nothave an agreement with the Faculty ofSocial Work.

Note: Refused applicants wishing tocomplete a BSW degree may considerentering the Calgary University TransferRoute. To do so, applicants would berequired to present the same specifiedcourses as regular University Transferapplicants and meet all other specifiedadmission criteria.

Requirements3rd Year



Social Work 385 Non-Social Worksenior option

Non-Social Work Non-Social Worksenior option senior option


4th Year

Fall WinterSocial Work senior Social Work 407option

Social Work senior Social Work 408/409option

Non-Social Work Social Work seniorsenior option option

Non-Social Worksenior option



Edmonton University TransferAdmissionThe Edmonton University Transfer Routeadmits transfer students at the third yearlevel. Therefore, by the end of the SummerSession preceding the Fall Session for whichentry is sought, applicants will have com-pleted either:

(a) 18 non-Social Work half-course equiva-lents including an acceptable researchmethods course (see below) plus SocialWork 201 and 367 or equivalents; OR

(b) 17 non-Social Work half-course equiva-lents including an acceptable researchmethods course (see below) plus SocialWork 201, 367 or equivalents and onehalf-course Social Work option.

Spring and Summer Sessions courses takenin the sessions immediately precedingadmission will not be used in the calculationof the GPA for admission purposes.


1. Grade Point Average (60%). The gradepoint average is calculated on the last10 half-course equivalents completed.Refer to the general admissions sectionfor detailed information on calculation ofGPA.




Note: Applicants wishing to enter theEdmonton University Transfer route will havecompleted the required university transfer-able half-course equivalents at a variety ofpost-secondary institutions.

Note: Social Work 353 or an acceptableresearch methods course is required prior toadmission. A listing of acceptable researchmethods courses is available from theEdmonton Division Office. The researchmethods course must have been completedwithin five years prior to entry to the thirdyear of the program.


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Edmonton Post-DiplomaAdmissionStudents who will have completed a SocialWork Diploma at an Alberta CommunityCollege that has an admission agreementwith the Faculty of Social Work may apply foradmission to the 3rd year of the EdmontonBSW Post-Diploma route. Such applicantsmust also meet basic University admissionrequirements. Applicants not meetingUniversity basic admission requirementscannot be admitted to the Faculty.


1. Grade Point Average (60%). The gradepoint average is calculated on the last10 half-course equivalents completed.Refer to the general admissions sectionfor detailed information on calculation ofthe GPA.

2. One letter of reference from the fieldinstructor of record (5%);


4. A recommendation from the chair/director of the social work program thatthe student attended (15%);

5. Relevant volunteer/work experience(10%).

Note: For those students who graduatedwith an Alberta Social Work Diploma morethan five years prior to applying to theUniversity of Calgary, three letters ofreference are required in place of therecommendation from the chair/director ofthe social work program that the studentattended.

In order to determine the most appropriateroute, the Faculty will assess individually:

1. Those students who graduated with anAlberta Social Work Diploma more thanfive years prior to applying to theUniversity; or

2. Those students who graduated with aDiploma from a college that does nothave an agreement with the Faculty ofSocial Work.

Note: Refused applicants wishing tocomplete a BSW degree may considerentering the Edmonton University TransferRoute. To do so, applicants would berequired to present the same specifiedcourses as regular University Transferapplicants and meet all other specifiedadmission criteria.

Requirements

3rd YearFall WinterSocial Work 351 Social Work 357


Social Work 385 Non-Social Worksenior option



4th YearFall WinterSocial Work senior Social Work 407option

Social Work senior Social Work 408/409option

Non-Social Work Social Work seniorsenior option option




Lethbridge University TransferAdmissionThe Lethbridge University Transfer routeonly admits transfer students at the thirdyear level. Therefore, by the end of theSummer Session preceding the Fall Sessionfor which entry is sought, applicants willhave completed either:

(a) 18 non-Social Work half-course equiva-lents including an acceptable researchmethods course (see below) plus SocialWork 201 and 367 or equivalents; OR

(b) 17 non-Social Work half-courseequivalents including an acceptableresearch methods course (see below)plus Social Work 201, 367 or equiva-lents and one Social Work option.

Spring and Summer Sessions courses takenin the sessions immediately precedingadmission will not be used in the calculationof the GPA for admission purposes.


1. Grade Point Average (60%). The gradepoint average is calculated on the last10 half-course equivalents completed.Refer to the general admissions sectionfor detailed information on the calcula-tion of the GPA.




Note: Applicants wishing to enter theLethbridge University Transfer route will havecompleted the required university transfer-able half-course equivalents at a variety ofpost-secondary institutions.

Note: Social Work 353 or an acceptableresearch methods course is required prior toadmission. A listing of acceptable researchmethods courses is available from theLethbridge Division Office. The researchmethods course must have been completedwithin five years prior to entry to the thirdyear of the program.

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Access RouteIntroductionThe BSW Access Division provides opportu-nities for undergraduate social workeducation for Alberta students in rural,remote and Aboriginal communities. In orderto register with the BSW Access Division,students must be available to attend AccessDivision course offerings in selected rural,remote, and Aboriginal communities.

New applicants should refer to “AdmissionRequirements” in the Academic Regulationssection of this Calendar for regulationsregarding University admission requirements.

The overall objective of the BSW program isto prepare students for entry-level generalsocial work practice. The BSW programprovides opportunities for students to acquiresufficient knowledge, values, and skills to


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enable them to maintain a professionalstandard of practice.

The BSW Access Division promotes access tothe BSW degree for students in rural, remote,and Aboriginal communities in Alberta. Specificsite locations for any given session may beobtained by telephoning 1-877-282-0667. TheBSW Access Division provides an undergradu-ate curriculum that is culturally and geographi-cally relevant to communities outside urbanareas. Course content is innovative andaligned with traditional philosophies andknowledge systems. Community collaboration,adaptive delivery methods, and flexible entrymodels are key features of the AccessDivision. The Access Division offers aninnovative variation of the BSW program. Thefinal degree remains the accredited Universityof Calgary BSW degree.

Core content has been grouped into fourtheme areas: Generalist Practice in Context;Communication and Information; Diversityand Oppression; Social Work Methods. Theseform the basis for courses that are listed asSocial Work 300-level courses (Social Work300, 301; 302, 303; 304, 305; 306, 307).Courses related to local region practicumplacements are listed as Social Work 400-level courses (Social Work 400, 402, 403).Social work option courses for Accessstudents have the same 500-level designationas option courses for the students in Calgary,Edmonton, and Lethbridge.

Note: Social Work 300, 301, 302, 303, 304,305, 306, 307, 400, 402 and 403 cannot betaken by students in Calgary, Edmonton, andLethbridge.

One theme full course and one portfolioproject half course are offered in each Falland Winter Session. The same course set isoffered in each site location in any givensession. Students can complete foursessions of theme and portfolio projectcourses over two academic years. Normallythe practicum and integration seminarcourses will be taken after all social worktheme and portfolio courses have beencompleted. The theme courses and relatedportfolio projects do not have to be taken in aparticular sequence.

Social Work option courses may be taken atany time in the program. Option offerings inblock format will be made available inSpring/Summer Sessions.

Access University TransferRouteAdmissionThe Access University Transfer admitsstudents at the third year level. Therefore, bythe end of the Summer Session precedingthe Fall Session for which entry is sought,applicants will have completed a minimum18 (of the 20) half-course equivalents.

Spring and Summer Sessions courses takenin the session immediately precedingadmission will not be used in the calculationof the GPA for admission purposes.


1. Grade Point Average. The grade pointaverage is calculated on the last 10 half-course equivalents completed. Refer tothe general admissions section fordetailed information on the calculation ofthe GPA;

2. Relevant work/volunteer experience;

3. Required essay;

4. Three letters of reference, eitheracademic or professional in nature.

RequirementsTo be awarded the Bachelor of Social Workdegree from the University of Calgary,students must have completed an approvedprogram of study. All students must completea minimum of 10 half courses from theUniversity of Calgary to obtain a degree fromthis institution.

Social Work 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305,306, 307, 400, 402, 403, three Social Work500-level half-course equivalent options

Note: All 300-level required courses must becompleted before students register in SocialWork 400 or 402.

Access Post-DiplomaAdmissionStudents who will have completed a SocialWork Diploma at an Alberta CommunityCollege may apply for admission to theAccess Post-Diploma route. Such applicantsmust also meet basic University admissionrequirements. Applicants not meetingUniversity basic admission requirementscannot be admitted to the Faculty.


1. Grade Point Average. The grade pointaverage is calculated on the last 10 half-course equivalents completed. Refer tothe general admissions section fordetailed information on the calculation ofthe GPA;

2. Relevant work/volunteer experience;

3. Required essay;

4. Three letters of reference, eitheracademic or professional in nature.

Students admitted to the Access Post-Diploma route will receive credit for 10unassigned half courses for their diploma. Inaddition these students require a minimum of8 university transferable non-Social Workhalf-course equivalents for admission,awarded on a course-by-course basis.

RequirementsTo be awarded the Bachelor of Social Workdegree from the University of Calgary,students must have completed an approvedprogram of study. All students must completea minimum of 10 half courses from theUniversity of Calgary to obtain a degree fromthis institution.

Social Work 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305,306, 307, 402, 403, two Social Work 500-level half-course equivalent options.

Note: All 300-level required courses must be

completed before students register in SocialWork 402.

After Degree StudentsAdmission – Calgary, Edmonton,LethbridgeStudents who have completed an acceptableundergraduate degree may apply to the thirdyear of the BSW University Transfer routesin Calgary, Edmonton and Lethbridge.However, these students are encouraged toapply to the MSW program.


1. (a) Completion of an acceptableundergraduate degree at anaccredited institution with a competi-tive GPA as calculated on the last tenhalf-course equivalents under basicadmission requirements;

(b) Completion of Social Work 201 and367 or equivalents prior to admission;

(c) Completion of Social Work 353 or anacceptable research methods coursecompleted within 5 years of admis-sion. (60%)


3. Required essay (10%); and


Note: Holders of an acceptable degree arenot admissible to the second year of theUniversity transfer route since they alreadypossess all required non-Social Workcourses.

Note: Social Work 201, 367 and 353 (orequivalent research methods course) mustbe completed prior to admission since theyare prerequisites for third year courses.Social Work 201 and 367 may be availableduring Spring/Summer Sessions precedingadmission to the Fall Session.

Note: A listing of acceptable researchmethods courses is available from theFaculty of Social Work Student ServicesOffice. Please note timeline for completion.

Admission – AccessStudents who have completed an acceptableundergraduate degree may apply to theAccess Division. Applicants to the AccessDivision are evaluated on the following criteria:

1. Completion of an acceptable under-graduate degree at an accreditedinstitution with a competitive GPA ascalculated on the last ten half-courseequivalents under basic admissionrequirements (60%);


3. Required essay (10%); and


After-Degree students admitted into theAccess Division will be required to completea program of studies as determined by theFaculty. The course requirements will bedetermined for each student on the basis ofequivalence of previous studies to the


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required social work courses. In no case willthe requirement be more than 20 halfcourses nor fewer than 10 half courses.Each student will be informed of degreerequirements.

Requirements – Calgary, Edmonton andLethbridge

3rd YearFall WinterSocial Work 383 Social Work 389




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Note: All students must be registered full timewhen they enroll in Social Work 408/409.

Requirements – AccessSocial Work 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305,306, 307, 400, 402, 403, three Social Work500-level half course equivalent options.

Note: All 300-level required courses must becompleted before students register in SocialWork 400 or 402.

Part-Time StudentsAdmissionAdmission requirements for part-timestudents are the same as those listed for theroutes described above.

Program RequirementsDegree requirements for all students mustbe completed within five consecutive 12-month periods from the date of initialregistration in the Faculty of Social Work.Full-time attendance is required in SocialWork 408/409. Please see an academicadvisor to confirm a program of study.

AdministrationFaculty AdministrativeOfficersDean

G. Rogers

Associate Dean, StudentsA. Calhoun

Associate Dean, Teaching & LearningP. Miller

Associate Dean, Research & PartnershipsD. Este

Affiliated AgenciesCalgaryAction Committee Against Violence;Adoption Options; AIDS Calgary; AirdrieFamily Services; Alberta Alcohol and DrugAbuse Commission; Aventa; Alberta MentalHealth Board; Alberta Solicitor General:Community Corrections; Alzheimer Society;Aspen Family and Community NetworkSociety; Associates Counselling(Lethbridge); Bethany Care; Boys and GirlsClubs; Brenda Strafford Centre; CalgaryBirth Control Association; Calgary CatholicImmigration Society; Calgary CatholicSchool Board; Calgary Communities AgainstSexual Abuse; Calgary Counselling Centre;Calgary Drop in Centre; Calgary FamilyServices; Calgary Immigrant Women’sAssociation; Calgary Learning Centre;Calgary Native Women’s Shelter; CalgaryHealth Region (Alberta Children’s Hospital,Foothills Hospital, Healthy Communities,Health Respite Program, HomeSupport,Peter Lougheed Centre, RockyviewHospital, Adolescent Day TreatmentProgram, Care in the Community, HealthyPublic Policy, Mental Health Services,Healthy Communities); Calgary and AreaChild and Family Services; Calgary ScopeSociety; Calgary Women’s EmergencyShelter; Calgary Young Offender Centre;Canadian Mental Health Association;Canadian Red Cross; Carewest; CatholicFamily Services; Chinook Health Region:Children’s Mental Health; Christian AdoptionServices; City of Calgary Community andNeighborhood Services; Cultural DiversityInstitute; Deaf and Hard of HearingServices; CUSO; Diamond Willow Child &Family Services (Red Deer); Distress/DrugCentre; Discovery House; Eating DisorderClinic; 8th & 8th Health Clinic; Elder FriendlyCommunities Project; Elizabeth Fry Society;Extendicare Cedars Villa; Faculty of SocialWork Centre for Social Work Research andDevelopment; Family Caregiver Centre;Family-School Liaison Program; FamilyTherapy Unit, Department of Psychiatry,Faculty of Medicine; Family WellnessCentre (Hobbema); Hearthstone SocialServices; Hera Society; Hospice Calgary;Hull Child and Family Services; JewishFamily Services; Kidney Foundation ofCanada; Kelly Lutmer & Associates; LouiseDean Centre; Office of the Children’sAdvocate; Parent Development Centre;Parkinson’s Society; Planned ParenthoodAlberta; Queen Elizabeth ElementarySchool; Salvation Army; Simon House;Southern Alberta Clinic; Southern AlbertaChild & Youth Health Network; StolleryChildren’s Health Centre (Edmonton); StreetTeams/Safe House Society; SupportNetwork Walk-in Counselling (Edmonton);Trinity Place Foundation; United Way ofCalgary and Area; University CommunityServices Centre; University Counselling &Student Development; University NativeCentre; Wood’s Homes; Women’s Centre;Y.W.C.A. Sheriff King Family SupportCentre; Youville Women’s Residence.

Edmonton

Aboriginal Consulting Services; AdoptionOptions; Alberta Alcohol and Drug AbuseCommission; Alberta College of SocialWorkers; Alberta Community Development,Alberta Health, Mental Health Branch;Alberta Health & Wellness, Persons withDevelopmental Disabilities; Alberta Hospital(Edmonton & Ponoka); Alberta Hospital,Community Living Program, CentrepointProgram, Phoenix Program; Alberta HumanResources & Employment, Inter Governmen-tal Relations; Alberta Justice; Big Sisters andBig Brothers Society of Edmonton & Area;Bissell Centre; Boyle McCauley HealthCentre; Boyle Street Co-op; Boys & Girls’Club of Edmonton; Canadian Mental Health;Capital Care Home Care; Capital CareLynwood; Capital Health Authority; Caritas;Catholic Social Services; Child and Adoles-cent Services Association; Office of theChildren’s Advocate; City of Edmonton,Community Services; Community Correc-tions; Correctional Services; CouncillorKaren Leibovici’s Office; Edmonton CatholicSchool Board; Edmonton East CommunityCorrections; Edmonton General ContinuingCare Centre; Edmonton John HowardSociety; Edmonton Garrison, CanadianForces Base; Edmonton Northeast HealthCentre; Edmonton Public School Board;Edmonton Social Planning Council; ElvesMemorial Child Development Centre; FamilyCourt Services; Family Mediation Services;Forensic Assessment and CommunityServices; Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital;Good Samaritan Society; Grey NunsCommunity Hospital & Health Centre; HIVEdmonton; Jewish Family Services;Keystone Child & Family Services;Kasohkowew Child Wellness Society; LeducCommunity Hospital; Metis Child & FamilyServices; Ministry of Children’s Services;Misericordia Community Hospital & HealthCentre; Northern Alberta Brain InjurySociety; Operation Friendship; Partners forKids & Youth; Patch Place; Premier’s Councilon the Status of Persons with Disabilities;Provincial Mental Health Board; Region 6Child & Family Services; Royal AlexandraHospital; Sacred Heart School; St. Matthew’sSchool; Sexual Assault Centre; Society forthe Retired and Semi-Retired; StolleryChildren’s Health Centre; St. AlphonsusSchool; Stop Abuse In Families Society;Sturgeon Community Hospital & HealthCentre; The Family Centre; The SupportNetwork; University of Alberta Hospitals;Youville Home.

LethbridgeAlberta Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Commis-sion (Lethbridge and Medicine Hat); AlbertaCareer Centre; Alberta Justice CommunityCorrections; Alberta Mental Health Services;Baron’s Eureka Warner FCSS; Big Brothersand Big Sisters; B.C. Ministry of SocialServices; Canada-Alberta Service Centre;Career Explorations for Women; CatholicCentral High School; Chinook RegionalHealth Authority, Community and WellnessServices (Lethbridge, Coaldale, andRaymond); Crisis Intervention Program -


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Canadian Mental Health Association;Crossroads Counseling; Cyprus SchoolDistrict (Medicine Hat); Extendicare HealthServices (Lethbridge, Fort Macleod); FamilyCentre; 5th on 5th Youth Services; HarbourHouse; Kainaiwa Children’s Services; LDSSocial Services; Lethbridge HIV Connection;Lethbridge Association for CommunityLiving; Lethbridge Cancer Clinic; LethbridgeCollegiate Institute; Lethbridge FamilyServices; Lethbridge Immigration Services;Lethbridge Regional Hospital (PsychiatricDept., Social Services Dept., VolunteerServices Dept.); Lethbridge School DistrictNo 51; Lethbridge Young Offenders Centre;McMan Youth Services; Medicine Hat FamilyServices; Medicine Hat Mental HealthServices; Medicine Hat Regional Hospital;Native Counselling Services; NitsitapiiWellness Program; Office of the PublicGuardian; Palliser Regional Schools; SaamisChildren’s Centre (Cardston, Medicine Hat);Sexual Health Centre; Sifton Children’sCentre; St. Francis Jr. High School; St.Michael’s Health Centre; St. Paul’s Treat-ment Centre; South Country Alcohol andDrug Treatment Centre; Sun Country Childand Family Services; Taber Mental Health;Winston Churchill High School; WoodsHomes.

Access Central AlbertaAlberta Mental Health Board, AlbertaHospital Ponoka; Alberta Solicitor General,Community; Bowden Community SupportServices; City of Red Deer- Social Planning;Corrections, Stettler and Wetaskiwin;Department of Justice Mediation, Red DeerBranch; David Thompson Health Region -

O’Chiese Band Administration and O’ChieseHealth Centre; Diamond Willow Child andFamily Services Authority; DrumhellerInstitution; Dual Diagnosis Unit, AlbertaHospital Ponoka; East Central Health,Camrose; East Central Health, Stettler;Keystone Child and Family Services,Wetaskiwin; Lacombe Mental Health; McManYouth Family and Community Services,Rocky Mountain House; Rimbey Neighbour-hood Pace Society; Red Deer RegionalHospital; St. Patrick’s Community School,Red Deer; Canadian Mental Health Associa-tion, Red Deer; Wolf Creek School Division.

Grande Prairie and Northwest AreasAlberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commis-sion; Alberta Mental Health Board; BehaviorOutreach Services; Child and Family andServices Authority - Regions 13 and 14;Grief and Loss Society; Kakwa EmploymentAgency; Mountain Plains CommunityServices; P.A. Lawrence Research andConsulting; PACE; Pregnant Teen Network;Queen Elizabeth II Hospital; Social WorkDepartment; South Peace Social PlanningCouncil; Western Cree Tribal Council.

HobbemaAKO Child and Family Services; ErmineskinWomen’s Shelter; Nipisihkopahk EducationAuthority; Samson Cree Nation HealthyFamilies Project; Brighter Futures – FamilyWellness

Slave Lake and Northeast AreasAlberta Human Resources and Employment,Westlock District Office; Bigstone Cree

Nation Child and Family Services; Educa-tion, Culture and Employment, Fort Smith,NWT; First Nations Liaison Unit, McLennan;High Prairie Behavior Outreach Services,Slave Lake; High Prairie CommunityConnections; Keeweetinok Lakes RegionalHealth Authority No. 15; Keystone Child andFamily Services; Lakeside Outreach School;Neegan Awas’sak Child and Family ServicesAuthority, Region 15; Northern HavenSupport Society; Services for Children withChallenging Needs; Metis Settlements Childand Family Services, Region 18; SmithFamily Resource Centre; St. Mary of theLake School; St. Paul Community Correc-tions; RCMP Slave Lake Detachment;Tawow Options; WJS Alberta Boys and GirlsClub.

Southern AlbertaAlberta Children’s Hospital; Blood TribeDepartment of Health Counseling Services;Gateways Family Service Coordination,Behaviour Research Unit; Kainai FamilyParenting Centre Project; Kainaiwa Chil-dren’s Services Corporation, Blood Reserve,Standoff; Sun Country Child and FamilyServices, Cardston; Tsuu T’ina Nation Childand Family Services.

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