2. Faculty of Social Work - Information
Contact Information
Location: MacKimmie Tower 301
Dean's Office: 403.220.5945
Dean's Office Email: fswdean@ucalgary.ca
Student Services Email: fsw.studentservices@ucalgary.ca
Website: socialwork.ucalgary.ca
Locations
Calgary Campus
MacKimmie Tower, Room 301
Program number (undergraduate): 403.220.2124; 403.220.3883; 1.877.282.0667
Program number (graduate): 403.220.6208; 403.220.3489; 1.877.220.6945
Email address: fsw.studentservices@ucalgary.ca
Edmonton Campus
3-250, 10230 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB
T5J 4P6
Program number: 780.492.3888; 1.888.492.2083
Email address: fsw.studentservices@ucalgary.ca
Lethbridge Campus
4401 University Drive
Lethbridge, AB
T1K 3M4
Program number: 403.329.2794; 1.866.329.2794
Email address: fsw.studentservices@ucalgary.ca
Introduction
Global Definition of Social Work
“Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. Principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversities are central to social work. Underpinned by theories of social work, social sciences, humanities and Indigenous knowledge, social work engages people and structures to address life challenges and enhance wellbeing. The above definition may be amplified at national and/or regional levels.”
(ifsw.org/get-involved/global-definition-of-social-work)
Faculty of Social Work Vision
Wellbeing, sustainability, and social justice.
Faculty of Social Work Mission
Be a local and global partner in transformative social work knowledge, education, research, and practice.
For more information, visit the Faculty of Social Work Strategic Plan.
Professional Conduct
The study of social work practice places students in a position of special trust with professional social workers and their clients. The Faculty recognizes that social work education occurs both inside and outside the classroom and has the responsibility to ensure that its graduates are competent and ethical. Students are expected to comply with all university policies and regulations in addition to professional standards for the Social Work profession as outlined by the Canadian Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics, Values and Guiding Principles (2024) and the Alberta College of Social Workers Standards of Practice (2023).
Students are expected to be both familiar and compliant with these standards.
Social Work Students' Association
The Social Work Students' Association (SWSA) is actively involved in the governance of the Faculty, with representatives on Faculty Council and Faculty committees. SWSA is an active advocate of student interests and issues, and a sponsor of social events for educational and charitable causes. All students in the faculty are eligible for SWSA membership.