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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 120-unit 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.

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.

More details about the PhD program can be found here: Programs | UCalgary Catalog.

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.

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