1. Summary of Degree Programs of the Faculty of Social Work
For a list of programs offered by the Faculty of Social Work, search Programs. The Overview, Admissions and Program Details tabs in the selected program contain important information regarding admission and graduation requirements.
Degrees Offered
Undergraduate |
BSW |
Graduate |
MSW |
PhD |
Graduate Certificates in Social Work |
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
The Faculty of Social Work offers an innovative Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education. The BSW program prepares students for generalist Social Work practice in a variety of professional settings.
Program options:
University Transfer (including After-Degree) route:
University Transfer and After-Degree students may be admissible to this route, offered in the following delivery formats:
Blended BSW – offered at Calgary, Edmonton and Lethbridge campuses. It is a combination of face-to-face learning on campus and online learning.
Online BSW – the entirely online BSW allows students to pursue their education remotely, with the exception of the required in-person practicum courses.
Alberta Social Work Diploma route:
Students with an approved Alberta Social Work Diploma may be admissible to this route, offered in the following delivery formats:
Blended BSW – offered at Calgary and Edmonton campuses. It is a combination of face-to-face learning on campus and online learning.
Online BSW – the entirely online BSW allows students to pursue their education remotely, with the exception of the required in-person practicum courses.
Graduate
Master of Social Work (MSW)
The Faculty offers a Master's program accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education leading to the MSW degree. The objective of the MSW program is to prepare students for advanced professional practice in social work. Students can choose the course-based or the thesis-based route in one of the three specializations: Clinical Social Work Practice, International and Community Development, and Leadership in the Human Services. The program is available for both BSW graduates and graduates from other disciplines in Calgary and Edmonton. Please visit the faculty’s website socialwork.ucalgary.ca for specific program delivery information.
More details about the MSW program can be found here: Programs | UCalgary Catalog.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Work
The PhD in Social Work is a research-based degree and is intended to produce highly qualified social work researchers, administrative leaders, policy makers, and educators. Please check the faculty’s website to determine the program location for the year that you apply.
Graduate Certificates in Social Work
Graduate Certificates in Social Work serve as stand-alone credentials for practicing social workers who seek formal professional development opportunities in their field or provide practicing social workers a flexible option to pursue the MSW degree.
More information about Graduate Certificates can be found here: Programs | UCalgary Catalog.